Dave Lang Posted May 21, 2001 Share Posted May 21, 2001 How would you mic a band has penny whistle player that wants to be able to move around (a little) while they're playing? I was thinking of something small that you could clip on? Thanks for your help, dave Dave Lang www.davelang.com www.davesbarandgrill.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat0124 Posted May 21, 2001 Share Posted May 21, 2001 I don't think I would....too small an area to clip to, and I imagine given the size of the instrument that it'd be kinda shaky. Only time I've seen a whistle player live, they just use a mic and stand. I know this ain't what you were asking, but just my 2 pennies. Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Frombach Posted May 21, 2001 Share Posted May 21, 2001 I would use this one wired or terminated for wireless if they really want to roam. Clip it on the end and aim at the fingering holes. http://www.audio-technica.com/prodpro/profiles/PRO35x.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted May 21, 2001 Share Posted May 21, 2001 Try NOT to aim the mic directly at the finger holes, unless you like wind noise! http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Try a soft angle off the holes. The Pro35 is a huge mic for this purpose. Considering AT has made most of their money off Unipoint condenser mics, you should do well with either the Pro7a or AT-831b. Both mics look identical, but the 831 is far better, and pricier. The 831 is also widely sold, prewired for AT wireless systems. I'd try the Pro7a for wired use. The extended response of the 831 will be little use to you in this application. If you go wireless, you'll get the better mic, most likely, with the system. You'll have to build a mount. I'd use some medium gauge coat hanger wire and some foam to isolate. Be careful testing this mic. This type is very sensitive. Make sure to try it outside of a gig if possible, to tweak the EQ and control feedback. Email me if you'd like. I've owned both mics and still have the wired Pro7a. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif Neil It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnorman Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 i've taped lavaliers to flutes and larger whistles. they work okay for live performance, but defintely not recommended for recording. a good stage performance lavalier (the really tiny ones like opera and musical singers use on stage) worn on the head (like just in the hairline) of the performer can work better than one clipped to the whistle due to less wind noise. another option is the head-worn mics like janet jackson and brittney spears wear - they can be positioned to work for small instruments like whistles and harmonicas. the body-worn mics may be a better solution, since many woodwind players switch instruments often, like from a wooden whistle to a metal whistle, to a flute, etc - sometimes during the same song. jnorman sunridge studios salem, oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted May 23, 2001 Share Posted May 23, 2001 Very good points, JNorman! AT and others have headworn mics with gooseneck design for easy placement. Neil It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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