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Bassossorus

Bassossorus

Oct 21, 2004
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#1
Dont really know where to post this:

For a really great live sound that really cuts and does not get lost at all, whats the best way to mix it at the board? Mic (what kind of mic?) the amp and use a DI? Would a 10 inch be the best size speaker to mike? I want a tight and focused sound....is there some special way to eq it at the board? Many thanks! i want to perfect my live sound and be HEARD!
 
#4
Bring enough wattage to the gig to overpower everything. People seem to think I'm joking when I say this, but I do it whenever possible, then run a DI into the board and keep the level balanced. The more bass in the PA, the lower my volume onstage goes.
 
#6
Bass,

If you want your bass to be heard in the mix, find out whether other band members might be "trespassing" on the freq range that you'd like to occupy. If such trespassing is occurring, perhaps you can get the fellow member to change the EQing of his or her instrument to help you "cut through".

Personally, I believe that my bass can be heard better at our live shows now that I've recently convinced our electric guitarist to attenuate his low end somewhat - and I've changed nothing about my bass sound or approach. I believe that this has improved our overall sound.

Listen to studio cuts of Metallica when you get the chance. The guitars and drums seem to occupy the entire freq spectrum - there's little room for the bass which makes Cliff's and Jason's lines hard to discern!

I like Metallica's unique brand of metal, but I think it would kind of be a tough gig for a great bassist because there's not much space for you there.
 

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