Joe's_harpin
5 posts
Jun 11, 2014
8:51 AM
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Well at this time I'm dedicated to using the PA, actually like it and Im using an old TS9 and DD3 to give the tone some depth..I have been looking hard at purchasing a tech 21 Sansamp Para Driver DI or Harp Attack, so I was wondering
What kind of rig folks on this board are running with?
Also what exeperiences you had good or bad or what worked and what didn't?
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2chops
267 posts
Jun 11, 2014
9:20 AM
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If I'm busking it's a SM57 with bulletizer and my Micro cube. With my band, at the very least I run my 57 right into the board/pa with a little delay. Usually though I run mic into the cube & line out into the board. This way I can use the effects in the cube and turn up volume when needed. Simple with minimal fuss.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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Kingley
3593 posts
Jun 11, 2014
9:30 AM
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Sometimes I use a Lone Wolf Harp Attack or Harp Break direct into the PA. I like the sound of both. Sometimes I'll just use a mic direct into the PA and I like the sound of that as well. I very rarely use delay or any other effects, as I like to keep things simple.
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S-harp
212 posts
Jun 11, 2014
10:46 AM
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When playing straight through the PA I use my AIWA DM-47 or -48 (HighZ Dynamics) through a line box and into the board. The AIWA has a nice touch of break up/compression when cupped and a warm round tone played open. The tone - simplicity ratio is great.
Sometimes, if I need more control, I play through my Harp Commander which is EQ, line box, volume control and boost all in one unit.
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The tone, the tone ... and the Tone
Last Edited by S-harp on Jun 11, 2014 10:54 AM
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Diggsblues
1359 posts
Jun 11, 2014
10:55 AM
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I've played through PAs a lot. I use my octave pedal to
give me a boost if I need it and use the boards reverb.
I saw Charlie Musselwhite use a PA and an SM58.
Emile
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Littoral
1097 posts
Jun 11, 2014
12:58 PM
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Big difference is if I'm sitting in or working. If I'm working then I really like to have a PA line and my amp to change things up. The PA rig would have the Break and maybe Delay. If I'm sitting in the I like the Octave and Ultimate 57. I plug in XLR to the board and sound check a little under max on the mic and about 25% level on the pedal (10% effect). Monitors 1/2 the level of vocals or at keys. I now have a lot of room, a little with the mic and a bunch with the pedal level. The effect may get bumped up if it gets loud or evil. Set up in a minute and out in 30 seconds.
Last Edited by Littoral on Jun 11, 2014 1:00 PM
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robbert
317 posts
Jun 11, 2014
3:20 PM
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Over the years, I have gone directly through high quality p.a. systems, and solid state amps.
Never very satisfied, I have finally found a combination I like.
I've settled on using a Shure Beta 58 mic fed into a Danelectro delay unit and this into a Kalamazoo amp, often with a line out to the p.a. The Beta 58 captures the harp really well, and the Zoo has a great sound.
I play both acoustically or cupped using the same set- up and am pretty happy with the results.
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Seven.Oh.Three.
285 posts
Jun 12, 2014
11:56 AM
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Not to hijack this thread but......... What would y'all recommend for someone who is attending their first blues jam and wanted to go light. Part of me says just mic directly to the pa but I think I'll need all the help I can get........ I have an ultimate 545, harp break and a lw delay pedal...... Would it be presumptuous to bring the pedals to plug in? Having never plugged into a pa before is there anything else I'd need?
7.0.3.
Last Edited by Seven.Oh.Three. on Jun 12, 2014 11:57 AM
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Jehosaphat
754 posts
Jun 12, 2014
3:46 PM
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That's a good rig for what you want to do.To keep it even simpler i always use Batteries rather than have the hassle of finding a spare wall plug.A lot less cables on the floor too.
If it is a normal jam you'll probably only up on stage for 3 songs so you won't have a battery go flat on you.
I've never come across a PA that doesn't have an high impedance imput but there are some out there so for that you'd need to use am impedance converter and an XLR lead from the Delay pedal output.
Both pedals benefit from the "less is more' approach.
Hope the Jam goes well.
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Kingley
3595 posts
Jun 13, 2014
4:59 AM
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7.o.3 - Personally as it's your first time, I would say just take your mic and plug straight into the PA, or use one of their mics. It's much easier to set up and you can then concentrate on playing the harmonica and not worrying over whether your gear is set up right. If you plan to use the pedals, then I'd suggest leaving the delay at home and just use the Harp Break. Again it's much easier to set up than messing about with two pedals, you can always use some reverb from the PA if you feel you need it.
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Littoral
1098 posts
Jun 13, 2014
5:46 AM
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Kingly's advice is good. If you're new to the deal gear is a problem to avoid and straight to PA will do the job. Maybe, if you have a mic you like you can switch out the vocal mic (turned down first) with yours. The SM58 PA things is not my favorite :).
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Joe's_harpin
6 posts
Jun 13, 2014
9:26 AM
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@Kingly- I'm thinking of ordering the harp attack, but would like to know how much microphonic hum is apparent and I understand it only happens when the pedal is hit or by clicking to bypass, I suspect if you keep the effect on and the pedal secured to a board it shouldn't be a problem...thoughts?
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Kingley
3596 posts
Jun 13, 2014
9:52 AM
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Joe's harpin - I leave the Harp Attack switched on all the time and have no problems with it at all. If you're keeping it on a board and switched on you shouldn't have any problems either.
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boris_plotnikov
974 posts
Jun 13, 2014
2:53 PM
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Electrovoice N/D967 -> MXR Carbon Copy -> LoneWolf HarpAttack -> Boss LS-2 Line Selector with Line6 POD HD desktop in parallel loop for effects (off for the sample)
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Excuse my bad English.
My videos.
Last Edited by boris_plotnikov on Jun 13, 2014 2:56 PM
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