Recent content by Funksterbass

Points all well taken, and will be acted upon- a different pickup is definitely in my future.

But any thoughts on mounting it under the bridge?

Is that the same as a KNA DB-1?

Sometime back I bought on ebay a Fishman PD-100 pickup. Being used, it came with no instructions. It was fairly obvious how it would mount: use the included clips to attach the pickup discs to the bridge. Well, it kinda worked. Sounded pretty bad, though- absolutely no bottom end. But the clips...

The sandra software (free download, easy to use) will tell you everything you want to know about your computer and probably much more.

As a general rule good condensers will always out-perform dynamic mikes for almost anything.

Be really careful about a multi-mike set-up on anything. Incorrect placement can create phase issues that will nullify anything you hope to achieve. Besides, one more open mic gives you one more opportunity to pick up stray sounds from other instruments. Particularly be wary of using mikes at an...

Recording is always humbling. Countless times have I played genius hot licks only to realize how sloppy they were on playback. Listen citically and carefully. Do it again. Listen critically and carefully again. Do it some more. You will eventually get something you like. And if you do it enough...

For years I recorded bass cabinets with dynamic mikes. Low frequency, not too much demand on the range, and besides I needed to reserve my condensers for sound sources with lots of sparkle, like acoustic guitar, drums, and vocals. When you think how dominant bass is in so many recordings- almost...