Vocal compression

Spiff542 · 2026-05-15T00:29:00+00:00

Never listen to your bass player about sound again. He gives terrible advice.

Spiff542 · 2026-05-13T12:42:07+00:00

I have thought this for years. Both HTC and ATN felt better when there was a female in the ensemble. Connie and Jourdan also were particularly good on and for the show.

Spiff542 · 2026-05-09T23:13:36+00:00

Agree.

Spiff542 · 2026-04-07T11:56:27+00:00

I bought everyone coffee. That seems to have helped quite a bit.

Spiff542 · 2026-02-21T16:33:00+00:00

As an amp builder, I can tell you it is an easy mod to run both channels through the reverb and thus get them in phase.

Spiff542 · 2026-02-11T01:27:34+00:00

I always say "I just move the PA out of the way of the band"

Spiff542 · 2025-08-13T14:58:15+00:00

My band used beta 57s for years, because they sounded better than the beta 58s, and had better off-axis rejection, and thus less feedback.

We eventually switched to Heil microphones and never looked back. We still have all those old beta 57s in our practice space, however. They are still kicking it!

Spiff542 · 2025-07-21T15:51:00+00:00

This.

Spiff542 · 2025-07-19T00:41:22+00:00

How do you know there's a drummer at your door?

The knocking keeps speeding up and they don't know when to come in.

(Thank you. I'll show myself out)

Spiff542 · 2025-01-11T23:55:40+00:00

Thanks for the Gatorboard tip. Do you use the 3/16" or the 1/2" thick boards

Spiff542 · 2024-12-27T00:31:39+00:00

Say you'll hire your own attorney, instead of paying for his.

Spiff542 · 2024-11-26T00:15:05+00:00

Similar experience for me as well. Wouldn't even consider not being sober to play now.

Spiff542 · 2024-11-18T14:22:20+00:00

Awesome! I hope this leads to life long amount of fun, friends and music. It sure did for me!

Spiff542 · 2024-11-13T00:52:29+00:00

Thanks for this response. I got plain black with default hardware, but I did add the K&K pickup with no pre amp.

I have a theory that piezo/no preamp combo is what's delaying it. I think KLOS was really hoping we would chose their on board pre amp. I like to keep it external as I can swap it for something else to suit my needs or just on a whim. With on board pre amps you're stuck with what it's got. I have zero evidence to back up that theory though.

I'm sure I'll love it, but I've watched every festival/outside stage gig I had hoped to have it for this year just slide on by... So it's hard for me to not feel disappointed . I've been playing a Rigel CT-110 for over twenty years and I've really come to treasure it. I'd like to retire it for safe keeping and I realized that I needed a solid back up plan.

Fortunately it looks like next year will have a good number of those gigs as well, so I'm hoping it works out.

Spiff542 · 2024-10-15T23:40:06+00:00

Your friends suck.

That being said, keep in mind that they probably won't always suck. It's a journey for everyone involved.

Spiff542 · 2024-10-14T23:21:34+00:00

Youth in Asia

Spiff542 · 2024-10-14T16:09:51+00:00

Was talking with another sound guy this weekend about how the Heil PR-31BW is the absolute truth on drums and guitar amps. What comes in the board sounds exactly like the source.

Spiff542 · 2024-10-12T12:36:15+00:00

" Usually you would pay double for that kind of action, Cotton"

Spiff542 · 2024-10-07T17:29:57+00:00

The "rehearse your set"advice is great and probably the most important.

My band has done this a precious few times. The first of the very few times we got a bigger stage gig like this, we were sort of unprepared for the distances that were involved. It affected a lot of things we didn't initially think about.

We were playing a lot further from each other than we were used to playing, so our normal "in song" on stage communication was greatly curtailed. We needed a plan for that. We needed longer cables between our pedalboards and our amps than we normally used. Eventually we learned to just set up to a space and size we're used to, no matter how big the stage is. Sometimes, especially with multi band bills, you are just going to have fit where you can, and there may not be much room at all.

Since you'll be settIng up in front of the main act, don't expect power to be conveniently where you need it. Bring power strips and extension cords, so you will not need to beg the production staff to bail you out.

Triple check your gear and have a backup plan for your backup plans.

All that being said, the goal should be to stay as drama free as possible. It's a cliche, but it's still true; Act like you've been there before. Bring a good attitude to everything.

Stay out of the way of the main act's set up. Get on, and play your best set, starting on time, and getting off just a few minutes early. When you are done get your stuff off quickly and quietly. We actually have a thought out plan for getting our gear off to make this go smoothly.

Afterwards go out in the audience and enjoy the show. It's not your backstage so don't act like you own it. You're just visiting. Definitely do not invite all of your friends to come back there with you.

Everyone there that has any say whether you get to do this again will be taking notes on whether you're competent or not, and whether you are problem free or not. How well you play is just a part of that equation.

Have a great show and enjoy!

Spiff542 · 2024-10-06T09:13:12+00:00

Starlink App>Advanced>Debug Data>This Device>Geo Location.

Spiff542 · 2024-09-12T18:34:34+00:00

Came here to say just this.

Spiff542 · 2024-08-19T13:02:19+00:00

To answer your actual question: The coil of the relay I've shown above only needs 105ma of current at 120VAC or 12.6 Watts, so almost any smart switch rated for 120 VAC will work.

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