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[quote name='BigRedX' post='1119102' date='Feb 7 2011, 05:00 PM']Thanks for all the additional info. I see I'm going to have to do some serious reading on all the different channel and frequency regulations to make sure I'm legal, future proofed and have picked the system that's least susceptible to interference. I have a few more questions... crez5150: how does switching between 2 or more transmitters work? I downloaded the user manual but I couldn't find out how to do this. Also can the transmitter pack be attached to your guitar strap? Again the manual isn't very clear on this. To everyone using the Line 6 system: I have two concerns. Firstly how robust is the signal? It appears to use the same frequency as computer WiFi which can be very susceptible to interference from other networks. With the proliferation of WiFi hotspots has anyone had nay problems with this? Secondly is anyone in the UK actually selling the transmitter packs separately yet? If you search for the transmitter on it's own all you seem to find are threads on the Line 6 forums complaining about the lack of availability of this item on its own. Also can the transmitter be attached to your guitar strap? Again the manual is rather vague on how this fits. woodster: For the purpose of finding out what is available the price isn't a concern. If there's system that meets all my practical requirements then I'll look at how cost effective it is. Do you have any recommendations from the Shure and Nady ranges?[/quote] You can have as many transmitters as you like if you are using one receiver, just make sure they are set to the same frequency allocation. you just switch the transmitter off when you are not using it

[quote name='Bankai' post='1119156' date='Feb 7 2011, 05:42 PM']The digital systems will offer a much better transmission quality. Not only this, they are less dependent on line-of-sight as analogue systems. If you've got the money, there's no real alternative![/quote] Fail I'm afraid..... Actually when a digital system drops off.... it drops off completely unlike an analogue systems that will transmit interference. Digital is all well and good but there are several factors to worry about. 1) 99% of all toursound companies will not use Digital wireless as its not yet proven as the standard UHF systems are. 2) UHF will generally transmit further 3) generally the low end digital systems such as Line 6, you can really only get 12 systems/channels working at once 4) if you use 2.4/5gig systems on stage you run the high risk of knocking out other networks operating on or near the same frequency banding. not good if your FOH engineer is using wireless control for his line array/main pa speaker controller

I mostly play weddings and corporate with 5catfish and this year is very, very busy. My side project, a 'Disco covers' band is just getting on the Pub scene in Essex and so far it's looking good. We have at least two gigs in the diary each month so far and it's early days so I'm optimistic. We don't want too many more than this to be honest as it will mess with my regular gig. I think it's going to be a good year.

[quote name='Bankai' post='1118677' date='Feb 7 2011, 10:37 AM']Well if we run through it we have: Overhead Left and Right A microphone for each of the toms 2 microphones to each snare drum in order to get both the drum and snare sound. A microphone to the hi-hat A microphone to the ride cymbal to bring out it's definition 2 microphones to the bass drum. One captures the overall sound and another the attack. So there we have our 13. ideally I would have placed two microphones at the far end of the room in order to get a nice natural reverbish noise, but I didn't have enough stands.[/quote] Kool.... Not saying its wrong or anything.... there are no rules as such..... just in my experience it seems overkill

[quote name='Bankai' post='1118614' date='Feb 7 2011, 09:19 AM']13ish is standard for studio work. Often more are used.[/quote] I wouldn't say so.... at least not in the studio's/engineers I've worked with

You know Basschat....... Everyones an 'Expert' !

I don't normally touch pubs cause they don't pay the moolah..... but.... With my Disco covers band we approached 8 music pubs with a view to play at each venue every 3 months. We charged £175 min for the first gig but then it increases from there. We make sure that the 3 months before we play, we advertise the gig heavily and get the punters to get involved....'Theme night' almost if you will. We always get re-booked and we keep raising the money ;o) As long as you help pull the punters in you'll have no problem.

[quote name='Bankai' post='1106947' date='Jan 29 2011, 05:58 AM']13 microphones. The bass drum is almost inaudible though due to an over active multipressor. I'll adjust it for the version I submit and then hopefully it'll be more prominent[/quote] Do you not think 13 mica is overkill?? You don't need that many to get a goo. Balanced mix...

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1115592' date='Feb 4 2011, 05:02 PM']Thanks! I suspected that Sennheiser were the ones to look at, and now I know which models in particular. Do the ones you've recommended cover both the current allowed frequencies and the ones that will be coming in next year?[/quote] No unfortunately not as the frequency bands are too far apart. You have to make the decision to either go with Channel 38 (requires license) or channel 70 (de-regulated) versions. You can currently buy channel 38 Evolution systems but they are not operational all over the UK so you would need to check.

[quote name='poptart' post='1116268' date='Feb 5 2011, 10:03 AM']Mike was in shop last week and I know he is planning on coming to the show. Mark[/quote] Cheers Mark I may pop down on the Saturday then

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1115355' date='Feb 4 2011, 02:35 PM']I'm definitely gonna be there on the GK stand now Saturday and most of Sunday. Sheldon, if you're near-by, I'd love to give a bass or two of yours a whirl through a GK rig. I had a quick play on a combustion recently but didn't really have a play with the settings. I'm already saving up my pennies so that when something inevitably takes my fancy, I can come home with something shiny! Maybe I can persuade you, Sheldon to sell me a super J 5 for not a lot. It's gonna be a long weekend, got a gig on the Friday, then travelling down to London Sat morning, leaving the show early on Sunday to go straight to a gig.[/quote] Thom Is Mike Cavarhlo on the stand at the show with you?

[quote name='ezbass' post='1114103' date='Feb 3 2011, 04:36 PM']Bear in mind that usuable frequencies for wireless are changing in 2012 from channel 69 (854 - 862 MHz) to channel 38 (606 - 614 MHz), so any system you're looking at should operate in the new bandwidth.[/quote] That is true..... This will be confusing for some people as lots of product on the market currently that cover's channel 69 and also include channel 70 de-reg frequencies (such as Sennheiser Evolution G2). If you are happy to carry on using the de-reg frequencies then you have a choice of between 4 and 6 channels. If you want to go down the Channel 38 route then you will need to buy an operating license for the equipment. I'm sure I put some info up here before about it somewhere... probably worth searching.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1113993' date='Feb 3 2011, 03:27 PM']It looks as though my band are graduating to bigger stages and therefore I'm going need to start thinking about a good wireless system. So what's the very best wireless system for the bass? Must be able to cope with low B. Must have the least impact on the audio signal from the bass. Must be rack-mountable and fit into a 1U space. Must allow for easy switching between at least 2 instruments so I can have a transmitter on each bass and switch between them on the receiver. Must comply with the latest and forthcoming wireless legislation. At the moment cost is not really a consideration. If the system that does what I need the best is expensive so be it. So what system(s) should I be looking at?[/quote] If your band are getting serious gigs then really you need to be going down the Sennheiser route as this is the product that gets specified for most tours UK these days. The sound engineers will know how they work, how to mix them and most importantly how to adjust the frequency of the system so that it's not interfering with the rest of the radio systems that are being used. You have two options really G3 100 series or G3 500 Series. The 500 series is the flagship of the Evolution range and is more expensive due to the features. The 100 series retails for around £500 pre channel.

[quote name='ian' post='1113001' date='Feb 2 2011, 09:06 PM']i see mark king on tv the other night on the princes trust gig as part of the house band did anyone else see it ? he seemed out of hes comfort zone anyway thought i would chuck it out there whats your thoughts[/quote] Not the first time he's done it.... and many moons ago Level 42 were the house band

Valve or Tranny... (ooer)

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1111863' date='Feb 2 2011, 12:17 AM']It's hasn't done the rounds for a while has it? The Flea Vs MK was a hot topic when I first joined and obviously seen it a few times since! First time for 2011 anyone?[/quote] No but there has been recent PS3 or Xbox, Mac or PC threads..... which amounts to the same sorta Shyte!

[quote name='woodster' post='1111048' date='Feb 1 2011, 02:28 PM']I would and often do..... In order to pay the bills, I often have to play with, or for, artists who's music and/or personality aren't to my liking. As long as the band members are competant and we can produce what is required (in other words, it's not sh*t), I do the gig. Even after 28 yrs, I still learn something evry time I play.[/quote] Agreed... Money in the bank saves me from eating Beans on toast every night.

Too many Http in there

[quote name='lettsguitars' post='1109978' date='Jan 31 2011, 08:00 PM']could be your drummers kit needs retuning and dampening.[/quote] This would be my first port of call

[quote name='silddx' post='1109547' date='Jan 31 2011, 03:06 PM']I agree with you mate! My brother wore some onstage with his altcore band 'FISTER' once.[/quote] I'd pay good money for that show!

Anyone who can get a pair of waders into a rock video is cool with me.

[quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='1108551' date='Jan 30 2011, 07:46 PM']Without wanting to plug my own work toooo much, you could do worse than to check out this transcription book that I wrote a couple of years back which covers the funk and disco grooves of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards: [url="http://www.basslinepublishing.com/nile-rodgers-and-bernard-edwards-funk-and-disco-grooves.html"]http://www.basslinepublishing.com/nile-rod...co-grooves.html[/url] The book contains guitar and bass transcriptions to all the hits that Nile and Bernard wrote with Chic, Sister Sledge and Diana Ross. Obvious highlights - as mentioned by some of the other posters - are 'Le Freak' and 'Good Times', but for Bernard at his best, you should check out his lines on 'My Feet Keep Dancing', 'Thinking Of You', 'My Forbidden Lover' and of course 'Everybody Dance'. Phenomenal playing and some of greatest funk/disco that you could ever want to listen to! Stu[/quote] Everybody dance...... that is an absolute killer to play.... took me ages to get up to speed with that one... great tune

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