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On 3/10/2024 at 2:12 PM, Stokely said:
Just my 2c, but in your shoes I'd find a quiet(er) band. Doesn't mean quieter out front if you are using a PA, only talking stage volume. And definitely no more loud practicing, which IMO is ludicrous. I reckon I've done more damage practicing than gigging by far over the years.
That said, I'm in a rock band that can only be so quiet due to acoustic drums. I'd LOVE it if our drummer had an e-kit but that's not currently in the cards.
I went with IEMs or I would have quit gigging. I realize these aren't for everyone and it depends on the PA you are using. I see them as a necessary compromise, I enjoy wedges more in some ways but I just can't go home with ringing ears anymore. I want some hearing left to hear my (eventual) grandkids. I've tried a few earplugs and they all muffled things too much for me to hear what I was singing or playing.
Fortunately they are pretty reasonable. The most light handed drummer I have encountered. Problem is we are all high energy on stage (for 50+ old men) and hard to keep the drive from escalating.
I have tried in ears in the past and don’t like the disconnect. >$50 fidelity ear plugs muffle WAY too much.
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14 hours ago, Coker said:
I’m having some success with Apple Air Pod Pro 2 on “Transparency” mode. They bring down the overall level without rolling off the highs like some plugs and dampen sudden peaks. They may not work as well if you are singing, because, oddly, they seem to block most of my own voice when I’m talking.
Awesome!
I am about as technically ignorant as they come. After reading I think I kinda understand how they work.
They each have their own built in mic and work without my phone?
Just use my phone to adjust settings?
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14 hours ago, Mills Dude said:
There was a fairly elaborate thread here last year about using Air Pods Pro 2 with transparency mode spearheaded by our own @Reezekeys, one of our touring pros. I'm too lazy to dig up the link but it was a pretty long thread.
Interesting!
I seen that when I searched but didn’t understand it was for earplugs, thought it was for in ear monitors.
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I’m 65 and started back performing live with a Blues/Rock band. My hearing is already pretty bad and want to keep what I have left. I tried some cheap ones that claimed high fidelity but they are muffled which is a big problem since my hearing is already muffled.
Anyone use earplugs??
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Wasn’t aware the t&f worked as a HP filter.
Never crossed my mind that “Mo Bass” might increase the bottom frequencies. Just thought it was named because of marketing for bass guitar. I always thought the bottom end becoming light and flabby (can’t think of a better word) was part of the sweet goey ( again hard to describe sounds) goodness of tubes.
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Started looking at Lounsberry pedals to go in between an Electro 3 and a Leslie 145. Wanting some growl at bedroom levels. And maybe with a Vent (when/if) I get one.
Their new “Mo Bass” is supposed to combine the Tall and fat with the Organ grinder. Advertised for bass but website says it’s great for organ.
Anyone tried it out yet?
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Well …. They use to….
I have a 70’s particle board Leslie 145 that someone had put on little amplifier type castor wheels. Worked for a while but now aren’t working worth a flip.
Thinking of maybe 5” castors from Amazon bolted to plywood. Screw the plywood to the bottom of the Leslie. This would also get it up to about 122 height.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Am I nuts for wanting to gig now and then with real moving air when I’m 63 years old?
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I turned 62 last March. Retired June 30 without any real plans except to not have any plans or schedules.
Been out of the music biz almost 10 years. Thought I would jump back in, but I guess not in any hurry. I actually quit practicing when I retired. I expect it will take a year or so to get all settled in.
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I have tried to list an item twice on reverb. Can"t seem to get it to work for some reason.
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Awhh... so true! I was stacking a pair of Peavey sp2"s. 1300 watt power amp and mixer, a 200 lb rig. I soon realized my hearing so going downhill fast. It was replaced with the really portable (at the time) JBL speaker.
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Well, I"m not a regular but....
it"s to connect instruments to a mixer. Mostly for long runs down a snake. Converts instrument level to balanced mic level. Usually not necessary for runs under 20 ft
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Anyone use to have one (or two)? I have been using one for a really long time. How does it compare with the new offerings?
To me it"s sounds a bit rough and snarly, but has been a workhorse and has plenty of balls. Works great without a mixer. Heavy and awkward to carry.
Would the new stuff (under $1000) really be an upgrade? I have seen the old threads and not looking for another powered speaker shootout. Just don"t know how the old JBL compares.
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Rock and Roller cart. Came close to buying one about 10 years ago. Another thing to load and unload, lol
The memories of tearing down gear, loading, driving to the gig, dragging it all to the stage, helping carry the PA and lights, setting it all up, tearing it all down, loading it all up, driving home in the middle of the night, dragging it in, setting it back up.
Maybe I should learn to play the harmonica!!
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I have gigged off and on for almost 50 years. Never had a keyboard case with wheels. Do those really work?
A long keyboard would have the load angle leveraged against you with the handle on the very end.
Do you push it or drag it around?
Do those little wheels do anything on grass, or are you now just dragging the thing on the ground?
You guys that have used the wheels, is it really worth it or just get in the way of picking up a 40 pound bag and walking off??
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Resurrecting this thread. Found a used Roland DS88. Cheaper and should be fine to knock off
some rust. Again, I am an old fart wanting to get back into music and performing live dive bar gigs. It would be my first step into
a workstation/arranger type of keyboard. Paired with an electro 3.
Any cons or anyithing to consider about the Roland DS88?? Thanks
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Thanks everyone. MOXF8 has been mentioned quite a few times. I think there is a couple used ones within driving distance. Probably would cover all the bases that I would need in a live cover band. At least better than a Px5s.
I live out in the Ozarks. Where is Sweetwater?
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Old fart here retiring soon. Haven"t had time/energy to perform the last 10 years or so.
I currently have a Roland rd170 that I need to upgrade. Have an electro 3 for a top board.
Need something 88 key that works well for all the old stuff. Blues, classic rock, country,
And 80"s stuff. The px-5s looks tempting at 24 pounds. Possibly a used Moxf or krome 88 local.
Oops, meant a USED Moxf or krome available local
High Fidelity Earplugs
in The Keyboard Corner
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I’m the one that started this thread and weighing back in. I have been using the air pods with great success! Proper sealing is a MUST! I put the small tips on because of comfort, but was thinking the mics were distorting. If not sealed they will pop/crack/fart. I now have memory foam tips from Amazon and like them. Also they work amazing for hearing aides! Problem is an old fart trying to navigate through all the pages to get to transparent settings is awful. I would finally get there and not remember what I did. Also the limiting varies around depending on SPL and time, so sometimes the song starts at one volume then limits down after a few seconds. Takes getting use to , especially when the keys kick off a song.
Before the air pod 2’s I tried some cheap re20 look alike. They were awful.
Then I tried Earasers. These are the closest to flat and most natural sounding ear plugs I have found. But the AirPods work way better for me.