Re: [Harp-L] Volume Control

[PURPLE CAT <purplecat@xxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
I can assume that all kind of volume control changes the sound in power 
and brightness, but I use it ! If you can try your mic with or without 
you can ear the difference. Anyway, it's a choice for the stage : if you 
want to be sure about your volume and feedback you need a V.C. but if 
you want to favor the sound don't use it. My friend Kim (Wilson) do not 
use V.C. on his JT 30, it's a reference, no ?
René
www. purplecat.fr
http://www.youtube.com/user/PURPLECAT7


George Brooks a écrit :
> I play amplified harp in a band.  I used to play with bullet mics with 
> VCs.  I have heard that VCs degrade the tone, but I don't know why, or 
> even if it's true.  Possibly some do and some don't.  I was told that 
> I would be better off tone-wise using a volume pedal, like an Ernie 
> Ball but, again, I don't know if this was sound advice.  I have long 
> since switched to vintage Shure 545s with an on-off switch.  I 
> honestly do not miss the VC.  I *certainly* don't miss it enough to 
> mod the mic or deal with the extra length that an add-on VC would entail.
>
> Having said that, I would not want to play amplified without either a 
> VC or an on-off switch.
>
> Let us know how it goes with the new Greg Heumann VC and especially 
> whether you perceive any difference in tone.
>
> George
>
> ========================
>
> Well I guess that IS the question I was trying to ask. Why would you 
> _not_
> want to use some kind of volume control? So I'm asking. Is there 
> anyone out
> there who plays amplified harp in a band that chooses not to use a VC 
> of some
> kind for their mic and why?
>
> I use one most of the time and about half of my mics have them built 
> in but
> I can't help feeling that it compromises my sound in some way. I just 
> recently
> got a "BlowsMeAway" from Greg Heumann and I can't wait to try it in a gig
> situation.
>
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