Re: midi foot controller theory

[Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com>]

I've been doing some flute playing with live looping and that is
pretty close to singing (in a tech/gear regard). My solution is to
keep a control for the mic and only open the input line when I play a
note. I've found that it works well with a MIDI expression pedal but
also with momentary switch where you place a foot on the switch to let
sound through the mic (any time you are not standing on the switch no
sound will pass through the mic). This works on incredibly loud PA
systems, referring to the audio feedback danger.

One can also use an extremely close-up input mic. I will try this now,
as my SM58 was stolen and since I've always liked the sound of the
Beta more I'm replacing it with a TC Helicon MP70; also a super
cardioid mic but less feedback prone due to its extreme proximity
effect. You need to be careful with the correct (close) distans to the
mic but it will cover less of ambient sound that you don't want (like
audible pedal clicks or slapping strings)

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
www.perboysen.com
http://www.youtube.com/perboysen


On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Torben Scharling
<torbenscharling@gmail.com> wrote:
> Since you guys are on the topic. I've been meaning to make a post
> about it: What do you guys do about audible clicks when using pedals?
> So far I've only gotten the Boomerang III, a Boss LS-2, and an
> expression pedal. The Boomerang's clicks do bleed into the condenser
> mic that I'm using for vocals. I've tried experimenting with software
> gating, but for vocals, I have to set the threshold way too high for
> my taste, thus rendering it rather pointless. Since my bass slapping
> and other short attack noises bleed through into the mic, I guess I'll
> need to get an SM58 or something similar for live.
>
> But also related to midi pedals, I assume there's a difference
> depending which type of pedal system you use. So if other people have
> had these issues in the studio and/or live, and have bought midi
> pedals or mic's that specifically eliminate that problems, please do
> share :) I'm even going so far, as to looking into head worn mic's
> instead of on a stand, that way I could also focus more on my playing,
> instead of having to turn my head towards the mic. I do think it may
> come of a bit too cheesy, as I'm not doing a Britney Spears type of
> show, and don't wanna look like a total circus clown. But I am looking
> for, I guess as many of you, to have a simple, hands-off live setup.
> Perhaps we need a "What's your live setup, and why" thread...
>