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Re: feedback issue with mics in live performance
I second Rick's recommendation on in-ear monitors. And, I highly recommend
the Westone. These guys make some amazing systems, and have for years.
http://www.westone.com/music/
I decided to just get their top of the line monitor, the ES5, which is
custom fit to your ear, 8hz to 20kHz frequency range, 5 drivers, 3-way
cross-over....just amazing in sound. I figured the investment was worth it
considering how much time I listen to music, either on state, at home
through my mac, etc.
But they have some less expensive custom in-ear systems, like the AC1 and
AC2 that are good too.
For my band, I also bought this Prosonus headphone amp/distribution system,
which is pretty cool. Each person can have an A/B mix, and an external mix
of their own instrument.
Kris
-----Original Message-----
I, too, am a looping drummer/percussionist/multi-instrumentalist who
has had problems with live microphones onstage.
For many, many years I resisted the urge to invest in "IN-EAR" monitors
with a wireless system. It's a somewhat expensive
solution, (around $500-$600 for a decent set up) so I always balked at
getting into it to save money.
Anyway, I finally broke down and bought a system and it changed my life
onstage. There's no monitoring so there is no feedback
unless the PA is ludicrously loud. Additionally, I can completely
control my own monitoring volume without disturbing other
musicians on stage when I'm playing with other people.