EBS_freak
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Cancelling wedding gigs and corporates dont work like that. If you do that, don't expect to work again - especially if the work comes through an agent. You have to plan for things like covid, illness, people being found under busses... and not being able to manage their own diaries.
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re:4 dont make them too comfortable though... cos then they take the pss with you. If I had my time again, I would be nah, 1 strike you're out. Plenty of other people willing to get regular good money (pro fees) in their pockets.
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I've run bands for 20 odd years, I recently quit. All enjoyment in playing has gone. I resent a lot of musicians - in reality, most could not hack a 9 to 5, answer to a boss or generally be accountable for their actions. The more I did and more successful the band became, the more people demanded of me but their input became less and less - it got to the point where I was literally second guessing every bit of laziness which had crept in. I couldn't even rely on them to correctly plug in XLRs or even setup their own gear within an hour. I remember bllcking the drummer because it took him 3 hours to set up his kit and plug in the mics (incorrectly) - but yet it was me being unreasonable and imagining things. Numerous phonecalls informing of mismanaged diaries - or no appreciation where gigs were. They'd take the gigs then not realise the gig was 3 hours away with a sound check at 5... and they didn't finish teaching until 5... Just general lack of adulting stuff like that. Great musicians are in demand - and as such will be swayed to other gigs and expect any problems which they cause to be solved by other people. They get away with it because people want good players... Oh... and the days of finding your own dep vanished, it became my issue every time. If you want to solve your headaches - the best band mates are not the best musicians. The best musicians in the world are useless if you can't depend upon them being there. Looking back, I'm still amazed I managed to keep things running and never missed a gig or let anybody down... but I am not prepared to go out as a 7 piece where the first time folk have met is in the car park. That's just a ticking time bomb til disaster with a contract with name on. And you know what, I'm now looking at life appreciating all the time I have got back where I'm not sitting in a van dreading what the next band related phone call is going to be about. Don't get me wrong, when we played, we were crash hot... just the overhead and my stress (not their stress) just wasn't worth it... and what with agencies and a race to the bottom on price, the corporate band/wedding band game is doomed anyway.
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The Masterfader software is dead simple to use and gives you the right amount of control over what you would need for most gigs. As a piece of software, I think its dead in the water. The development of it kinda died when Ben Olswang left Mackie. Masterfader 4 to 5 was a complete rewrite and 5 took a while to get stable. I can't see it getting any updates any time soon. I ran a pair of DL32Rs for many years and they never missed a beat.
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Oosh
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Before anybody does something like that, understand the size and weight of them and whether you can transport/lift them. Having run 8004s (similar spec size/weight) for years, its a life of two person lifts, vans and wheelchair ramps. Oh and Blue wheels are a must. (Should go without saying) -
These are new to me - quite new to the market. I'll drop them here for you to look at - https://inearz.com/collections/helyes
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I reckon I have a workable MacGyver solution for under 200 quid. Downside? Mono. I'll keep hunting. The downside of that integrated phone mic - probably not capable of coping with high spl... which shouldn't be a problem as we are all on silent stage... right?
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Agreed. There's quite a specialist requirement here - a mic preamp, amplifier, and a means to mix the output from a headphone amp to a new output... Very niche!
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I swear nobody reads my posts... https://inear.de/en/products/monitoring/active-ambience-sound/hearmix-pro ^ mic on cable solution.
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Mono - Balanced connection.
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Authentic vocal or what?! Nice. Enjoyed that.
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Not me playing - but I was asked to do some video. Not bad (I think?) for one man and two cameras.
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Oh and @Phil Starr - it's nice to hear somebody appreciates my advice. Its all based on real world experience and my own journeys - and I genuinely want to get people to a better place as quickly (and as cheap) as possible so they can enjoy what I have enjoyed.
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I 100% get it. It is a leap of faith. And it's loads of money for something which effectively looks like something you get free with your phone. I was exactly in the same position. Everybody tip toes in - and even worse - historically, there was no affordable multi-driver universal IEM to do that with. You will save the money if you go full in day 1... but there's that confidence thing... and yes, it's a lot of cash as soon as you commit to the custom IEM route. Remember this when you get to the inevitable though "If you ask any musician sporting custom IEMs whether they would ever give them up, listen to the answer. It will be consistent." Custom tips is a good half way house... but I can already tell you the bit you will be annoyed with. The fit will will be great - but when you take the IEMs out of your ear, the fit on the custom tip will be so good, it will stay in your ear when the IEM comes out. And the other element of course, is that they won't lie as flat as they could... so get ready to potentially channel your inner Shrek. But genuinely - I am looking forward to hearing about your updates!
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Instead of filling this post with nonsense, why don't you dive into each others DMs and make out there instead?
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Again, can relate.
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You see, I have made that mistake... Ask a musician to put themselves into the PA, and they will buy the cheapest XLRs which will cut in and out with ends which get stuck in the desk sockets, the crappest DI boxes - and then look at you when nothing works. And that's assuming they actually remember to bring the gear to actually put themselves through the PA. Thinking of stuff to save a gig... I play through a Kemper because I know if the guitarists rig turns to 5h17, I can give my rig to them and I can go direct. I carry round spare adapters for all sorts of things... and a soldering iron. I have been known to run an electric kit from a pedal board power supply because the drummer seemed to forget an important element of their electric kit. I carry around spare strings for instruments I dont even play. I carry around spare IEMs. I carry a pair of drumsticks - which I have had to use, only for the drummer to then complain they were the wrong weight. The amount of times the band would have been left high and dry without my ability to improvise and think my way out of issues is beyond a joke. That's just the surface. Basically, I own enough equipment and spares to be a band by myself... because people are inept. But whats worse, because they know I've got their back in all situations, they are even more complacent! The more "pro" a musician is, the more of a liability they are.
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Standalone IEM solution recommendations
EBS_freak replied to Jolltax's topic in Accessories and Misc
Its the sound of the room and audience you are going to be getting. Assuming that you want to hear your screaming fans! The multiple input Zooms are the one, feed from the mics... plus freed from your PA auxes. -
Standalone IEM solution recommendations
EBS_freak replied to Jolltax's topic in Accessories and Misc
Exactly. I think a lot of people get obsessed about the idea of ambient, but in reality, most people don't miss it. -
Nope - I use a 125 B - but a DR Lo-Rider. Like you, was hunting for more tension - loved the sound of the Hi-Beams but wanted a bit more tension, which is where the Lo-Rider comes into play. (Just wanted to say that as it's not all about gauge which influences the tension.
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Standalone IEM solution recommendations
EBS_freak replied to Jolltax's topic in Accessories and Misc
https://www.inear.de/en/products/monitoring/active-ambience-sound/hearmix-pro Alternative where you can use your own customs as the mics are on the cable (as long as you are using a two pin connector) Just throwing them into the melting pot of options. -
If you sound check things should be ok - as with inears, you are less inclined to have players turn around and mess with their amps. Less ear fatigue also further reduces reduces this risk.
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Anyone shot a Gig with a DJI Osmo Pocket 3?
EBS_freak replied to dave_bass5's topic in Accessories and Misc
I dunno, Id rather see a well lit band than a light show. You know you have hanging bolt points on top of your speaker cabs? Perfect place to put secure a led panel on top of the speaker to cross fire across the stage.
