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Condensor mic - 2 questions.


paddy109
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You'll need a large diaphragm mic. I don't have any particular model recommendations but the AKG stuff I have used at both ends of the budget line have all been really good.
For live use though you need to get one with a Cardiod polar pattern or you're gonna feedback lots.
May I ask why it needs to be a condenser?
I have used Sennheiser 421, EV RE20 and AKG D112 for miking bass instruments - all are large diaphragm dynamic mics (not condensers) though.
Have you considered a piezo pickup?

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As they say on the other side of the pond, a condensor mic is not a cheap date. It needs a good preamp with a notch filter to limit the terrible feedback that you'll get if you use your own back line and to get all the nuances that a mic will pick up a nice powered speaker on a pole will do it. Then it helps to have a piezo feeding in just to give a bit of bite. It can be done and I've had amazing results - but all that kit and all those wires. I'm with Jake, use a piezo and enjoy the gig.

Only exception is if there is a good front of house with a helpful engineer, but still monitor with the piezo.

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Hi
I've tended to use one of the cheap slot-in bridge piezos from eBay, but as I don't need huge volume (I play in Church), I've just ordered this clamp-on condensor to see if it gives a more natural tone:
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140422452918&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140422452918&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123[/url]
It looks identical to this one from Studiospares (currently out-of-stock)
[url="http://www.studiospares.com/mics-instrument/studiospares-s150-miniature-instrument-mic/invt/449180/"]http://www.studiospares.com/mics-instrument/studiospares-s150-miniature-instrument-mic/invt/449180/[/url]
but even with postage, it's only just over half the price!
I'm not sure if the bass response will be that strong, but it's worth a try for the price.
Also need to work out where best to fix it, as foot of bridge may be too thick for the 13mm max clamp opening - might try fixing to the tailpiece, or further up the bridge, or under the centre of the bridge between the two feet - trial and error!

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It can be done and I've had amazing results - but all that kit and all those wires. I'm with Jake, use a piezo and enjoy the gig.

Only exception is if there is a good front of house with a helpful engineer, but still monitor with the piezo.
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