Hi,
I've been looping a ghanaian earthenware
pot, a 14" djenmbe and a dried bean shaker recently and despite the fact that
they vary greatly in volume, (the djembe is molto fortissimo) I use the
same mic on a boom stand for the lot to good effect. I just
move the mic closer to the pot than the big drum. So i'd reccommend
getting a physically small mixer like a soundcraft spirit witht nice quiet pre
amps in it, (You only need a couple of effects sends). Try your rig using one
mic and if it don't work buy another! Just being able to swing the mic out of
the way is nice and simple for me I dont want mic stands all over the place.
Also if your getting feedback you know which mic it is 'cause there's
only one. I've got my mic on a footswitch plugged into an insert so I can
knock it off too. Do what you suggest below in terms of the patching of the
system. Adding effects though - well -experiment!
Gareth
Goal: Accompany live house dj(vinyl)
with following abilities: either one mic used for different
hand drums, or multiple mics respectively, ability to add effects to drums,
have multiple loop samples playing simultaneously, manipulate effects
which are on existing loops, piping all output through dj's mixer
so he/she can manipulate the hand drum's presence.
My research has brought me to the JamMan,
Boomerang, and the Echoplex. My main concern is that this is all going
to be happening extremely fast and live, and with percussion vs.
guitars. Is there one more suitable? Know of any available
JamMan's(sorry, had to ask=)?
Additionally, I am a little uncertain as to the most
efficient way to set the connections to best facilitate me. Must I run
from mic to mixer to Looping device via Aux Send then back to Mixer
channels?(then into dj's mixer) When is the best time to add effects?
I'm getting mixed messages from people I
consult as most are unsure; others are trying to sell me
extremely expensive mixers with multiple Aux Send ports I'm not sure are
necessary. I have and will continue to read archived info, but need to
take some important first steps.
I sincerely appreciate any
guidance/direction you may provide-
Take care, Saybolt
