Double Bass Mic for live settings

[Wasnex]

FYI @rickwolff has done a lot of experimentation with different mics. I suggest searching his threads. You might also take a look at his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC65vqVUAVZEBoimPBdseSUA

 

[Happy Steve]

I finally got a live gig today, outside with lightly amplified guitars, vocals, occasional clarinet and no drummer. It was my first chance to try the Remic 540 (white) live, into my Presonus Eureka preamp and a JBL 10" powered speaker.
With a little careful EQ and choice of 'phase', the whole performance went without feedback and I got a lot of very positive comments on the warmth of my tone from audience and players. I was personally very happy with my sound and had no problem with hearing myself in the mix. I definitely would try it again in a similar setting.

 

[Frits]

I finally got a live gig today, outside with lightly amplified guitars, vocals, occasional clarinet and no drummer. It was my first chance to try the Remic 540 (white) live, into my Presonus Eureka preamp and a JBL 10" powered speaker.
With a little careful EQ and choice of 'phase', the whole performance went without feedback and I got a lot of very positive comments on the warmth of my tone from audience and players. I was personally very happy with my sound and had no problem with hearing myself in the mix. I definitely would try it again in a similar setting.

Same here: Remic D540 (white) + FWF piezo into AI Clarus SL2. Works great, even in bigband setting.

 

[Ric Vice]

I finally got a live gig today, outside with lightly amplified guitars, vocals, occasional clarinet and no drummer. It was my first chance to try the Remic 540 (white) live, into my Presonus Eureka preamp and a JBL 10" powered speaker.
With a little careful EQ and choice of 'phase', the whole performance went without feedback and I got a lot of very positive comments on the warmth of my tone from audience and players. I was personally very happy with my sound and had no problem with hearing myself in the mix. I definitely would try it again in a similar setting.

Remic's are the best, I'm fortunate to have both the 5400 and 5400 LB (Red and Green) The D540 (White) is a modified version of the DB5400 (Red). Where they removed the windscreen ( inside the mic) and used a standard 3 prong connector. So, it’s a omnidirectional microphone while the Remic Green 5400 LB has a capsule that picks up from two directions.

 

[Happy Steve]

I had another outside gig with vocalist, sax and keys using the Remic 540 (White). Eureka pre and JBL Eon510, which I had up on a stand this time - which took away a little of the bottom end. The sound was still warm, clear and balanced. I feel that being happy like this with the sound lets me focus better and enjoy what we are playing. I love being able to play with a mic (or acoustically when possible!)