acoustic bass mic

[swankfrank6]

im looking for a relatively cheap mic to plug up to my boss loop pedal. (it has a mic input) i want a way to be able to use my amp to mic my acoustic bass instead of a pa.
i found out that the frequency range on a 6 string is 30hz to 130hz
( i also own a 6 string)
so i'd want something that can handle that.

is this brand any good?

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...ic-Microphone-for-Bass-Instruments?sku=275669

 

[GregShadoan]

I see these in use for that purpose alot.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Audix-D4-Dynamic-Microphone?sku=270651

 

[JustDavid]

Your FUNDAMENTAL frequencies for OPEN strings on a BEADGC are from 31 to 131 Hertz. On a 24 fret you can get up to 523 Hertz. Also keep in mind there is LOTS of information above the fundamental.

I'm not sure what you are trying to mic; is it a 6 string acoustic without a pickup?

AKG is a very good brand, but that's their 'diet' line. Likely still pretty good though.

 

[sonic assassin]

a 57 would do it just fine, im sure.

if you want a mic with great bass response, you're going to pay a bit for it. for cheap and a "good enough" sound, a 57/58 will do

 

[TimmyP]

I'd get a K & K Bassmax or David Gage Realist. More money, but a much better result.

 

[swankfrank6]

Your FUNDAMENTAL frequencies for OPEN strings on a BEADGC are from 31 to 131 Hertz. On a 24 fret you can get up to 523 Hertz. Also keep in mind there is LOTS of information above the fundamental.

I'm not sure what you are trying to mic; is it a 6 string acoustic without a pickup?

AKG is a very good brand, but that's their 'diet' line. Likely still pretty good though.

good point i forgot about that..
but yeah i just have a 4 string acoustic bass i'd like to mic. but also i play a six string electric, and if i need to i'd like a mic that can pick up sound from a bass amp.

 

[TimmyP]

I must have been up too late - I was thinking dog house bass. I don't know much about pickups for other type acoustic basses, but that would be the way to go.

 

[MNAirHead]

I've not been able to get good sound like this.. piezos only are the way I've found successful (with a hole plug)

Otherwise.. a 57/58 should do it.. there are some other competitors to this setup.. easy to buy easy to sell... other uses when you ditch the concept.

 

[JustDavid]

I didn't realize there were acoustic basses (guitar style, not Uprights) that DIDN'T have a pickup.

A 57 ought to do fine, unless you are going for uber-deep with Tapewounds. I think you'll NEED low stage volume. Watch for monitor feedback, perhaps even kill a lot of the low end on the monitor's EQ.

Best bet for your electric is a DI.

 

[swankfrank6]

I didn't realize there were acoustic basses (guitar style, not Uprights) that DIDN'T have a pickup.

A 57 ought to do fine, unless you are going for uber-deep with Tapewounds. I think you'll NEED low stage volume. Watch for monitor feedback, perhaps even kill a lot of the low end on the monitor's EQ.

Best bet for your electric is a DI.

best part is i have a GK 700rb-II so it was a really really nice DI.
a bass mic would just be nice to have all around i think.