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Allen Gittelson Regular user San Francisco 145 Posts |
Greetings.
I'm looking to take the next step in my street act and my other acts as well and would like some input and advice on sound equipment. I am looking for a microphone (preferably a headset type) and preferably wireless and an amplifier and battery source and speaker combination that will work well for me on the streets and in other small to mid-sized venues. What are some pieces of equipment or combinations of equipment or systems that you can heartily recommend that work well and are reliable. I would like it to not be too heavy or bulky if possible. My goal is to be able to be heard by more people and use this on the streets where I don't have a place to plug in to electrical power, as well as venues where I might (maybe) have power. I have a great deal of experience in radio and audio production as well as all my magic and performance experience, so I don't need a class on microphones or sound equipment and how it works, but rather some specific recommendations about equipment that can serve my needs in these environments. I'm talking about brand names and specifics. I'd like to be able to add more microphones as well for my participants, backup, partners, etc. Also, I'm not sure what the price range for this equipment could be, but I'm estimating $1000.00 or less probably. I haven't priced equipment like this for quite a long time, so I don't know the range these days. Thanks for any advice you can provide. In thoughts, Allen |
Danny Hustle Inner circle Boston, MA USA 2393 Posts |
I play Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA with a $300 Fender AmpCan and a $25.00 wireless Lavaleir mic that I got on Ebay.
I have not run into a problem, although I will be getting a nicer mic when I can justify it. I love that *** ampcan though. And it fits in a small backpack. best, Dan- "MT is one of the reasons we started this board! I’m so sick of posts being deleted without any reason given, and by unknown people at that." - Steve Brooks Sep 7, 2001 8:38pm ©1999-2014 Daniel Denney all rights reserved. |
Michael New user 20 Posts |
I'd highly recommend an Anchor Mini-vox. It only weighs about 4 pounds and has a wireless mic (headset or lapel). It runs on batteries so you can take it anywhere. I've used it for an outdoor show with about 150 people in the audience.
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Allen Gittelson Regular user San Francisco 145 Posts |
Thank you very much to Dan & Michael for the recommendations. I was out on Saturday performing for just over 4 hours to larger crowds who could actually hear me thanks to my new Fender AmpCan and a wireless lavalier microphone. I have a few technical issues to work through with the microphone and will likely end up with another that might work even better, but already this is a definite improvement. Thanks for the recommendations.
In thoughts, Allen |
John Macmillan Loyal user Vancouver, BC 226 Posts |
What wattage is the Amp-Can?
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Allen Gittelson Regular user San Francisco 145 Posts |
15 Watts.
-Allen |
Majack New user South Africa 8 Posts |
The "Ampcan" is definitely the way to go. Bought one in Korea and it's been one of the most reliable pieces of equipment I've ever bought. I highly recommend it.
I've also used a generic amplifier called a "streetman" which I dismantled and inserted in a suitcase so that when you opened the case the speaker was ready to play. It was highly portable until my luggage arrived in Tokyo instead of with me in London one year. Never seen it since. JACQUES LE SUEUR |
Bird Brain Regular user 161 Posts |
Does one have to go thru extra "red tape" with the local government to use amplifiers?
5150, Bird Brain PS. I like to play heavy metal, so I LOVE amps! (I'm a guitarist).
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Allen Gittelson Regular user San Francisco 145 Posts |
Bird Brain,
Local governments will vary on their reaction to amplifiers. It will depend on local laws, zoning, time of day, and more. Check your local laws to be certain. Also, just a note here. I accidentally dropped my AmpCan this past weekend from a height of 3.5 feet and it still works like a champ. I have been very careful and don't recommend throwing it around, but it was heavy and my fingers got caught. Thankfully this thing is pretty durable. In thoughts, Allen |
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