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Tracy Stewart

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I am looking for advice on the best mic to use for a stand up bass in a bluegrass band.  I have looked at the re-20 and the sm-7b but i am open for suggestions. This will be in a live environment outdoors. Thanks!
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2017, 11:52:58 AM »

sm57
  Either stand mounted -or towel*wrapped (58 if windy.)
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I am looking for advice on the best mic to use for a stand up bass in a bluegrass band.  I have looked at the re-20 and the sm-7b but i am open for suggestions. This will be in a live environment outdoors. Thanks!
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2017, 12:17:13 PM »

This...
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/microphones/dvote/4099b-instrument-microphone-for-bass

A bit pricey, but lots of GBF and great isolation.
I like that the player can't turn away from it or kick it over accidentally too.

The 4099 is great for a lot of instrument situations, you can buy lots of different mounts for it once you own it.
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2017, 01:14:21 PM »

I suggest a search of the forums using google and its site filter:

bluesgrass bass site:forums.prosoundweb.com
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2017, 09:09:11 PM »

You may want to check with the bassist as to their preference as I can't think of anyone among the big boys ( girls) who are mic ing the bass in a live setting.

As a provider, if the band has not brought something specific to use they will either get a 58 in a piece of foam or an at pro35 clip on from me. If it is a band I work with a lot then a bridge mounted ev nd468 but that is not something to be tackled pre show.

But honestly there are a raft of bridge mounted pickups that sound as good as any mic.

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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2017, 10:15:14 PM »

Hi Folks,

Has anybody here worked with this mic? :
 http://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/products/microphones/nadine
Am curious how well it works with monitors.

The Heil large diaphragm mics can work well on Bass.

I've also used an omni Bartlett Bass mic, mounted just inside an F-hole.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2017, 01:09:40 AM »

If it were my bass, it would be a David Gage Realist...  not a mic.  Mic's are a pita on a bass.  It confines the player to a very small location movement wise.  At least for live work.  Studio, Ok mic away with a very Gucci mic...
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2017, 04:12:42 AM »

A technique I spotted in the studio world, but works okay live if you've got some EQ available:

Get a '57 (or whatever instrument mic you like), put it back in the pouch (still cabled), zip it up and wedge it under the tailpiece of the bass, where the strings attach.
While mics generally aren't designed to be contact pickups, this has worked quite well for me in situations where a stand-mounted mic simply isn't applicable.
The sound is a little bottom-heavy, with plenty of the thump-thump from the plucking fingers coming through. Easy enough to attenuate that, but most bass players like it.

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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2017, 07:32:04 AM »

Just did a large bluegrass festival this past weekend. One bassist requested a 57 wrapped in foam under the bridge, the rest all had pickups mounted. When I'm providing, I use either DPA4099 with bass mount, a Heil PR 40 or a K&K pickup (which installs quickly). Have had good results with all three.
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Re: Mic for live applications on a stand up bass for bluegrass.
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2017, 09:38:32 AM »

Hi Folks,

Has anybody here worked with this mic? :
 http://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/products/microphones/nadine
Am curious how well it works with monitors.

The Heil large diaphragm mics can work well on Bass.

I've also used an omni Bartlett Bass mic, mounted just inside an F-hole.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo

I have had an Ear Trumpet Nadine for 6 months now. I have used it several times on bluegrass and jazz. Nothing but compliments from musicians about it. Easy to use and sounds great.
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