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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hi...I'm a new vent wannabe
When you practice your actual vent act, do you use your sound system? In my case, for my shows... I bring my own postable sound system. (Peavey Escort and Shure headworn mic) I figured it might be nice to use the sound system once in awhile so that we can measure the distance of the mic from our mouth and check the settings of the equalizer etc... What do you think? Thanks Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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brooklyn New user 53 Posts |
Wanlu,
Rehearsing is vitaly important; just like a musician practicing daily to flex the brain and muscles. Your idea of rehearsing with your sound system is a great one! Mic technique is, I believe, a good 90% of your performance success with vent. I also video every rehearsal and performance and study it carefully for thing like: 1. Manipulation of the vent figures. (Do they really look alive?) 2. My vent technique. (How are the lips. Are they still or moving?) 3. Etc. While very humbling, taping your performances and rehsarsals and using the mic in rehearsal will help to move you to consistent, professional quality before long. |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Does anyone use a portable mic system for walk around venting?
If so, what is your system and recommended set up? Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Thanks Brooklyn...I've tried doing videos and I enjoy doing it and I actually see my weak side and my good side
I'd like to video an actaul show hopefully this weekend Thanks Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hi Jonathan,
A friend of mine has this mic and speaker strapped around his waist ala belt bag...sells for about $80... I wouldn't really know if it works or if you actually need one for walk around. But I can only guess that it will make your job easier because it will amplify your voice Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Dear Wanlu,
Any chance of you speaking to your friend to find out the make and model number of the set up he has and if he is satisfied with it? If he could provide a web link for thi sproduct, that too would be very helpful. Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hi Jonathan,
okay...I'll do that and will let you know as soon as possible Thanks Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Thanks Wanlu!
Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hi Jonathan,
So sorry to disappoint you but my friend only sent me an SMS saying that the brand is UKAI...it's like a belt bag that has the speakers in it and a mic attached to it. Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Thanks for trying Wanlu.
There must be a thread about this on the Café. I will fire up the search engines sometime soon. Best regards. Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
Jonathan,
I bought this 10 years ago. Ronjo Magic still has it. http://www.ronjo.com/page/R/PROD/S/M010033
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
For a few years I have been using a Hisonic
15 Watts 180 x 300 x 110 mm 180-260 mhz. It is fairly light weight and has a great sound. I got it used for about $75. It can be used for small groups(such as library shows of 1-200, and light enough for walk arounds with a wrap around head set microphone. Prior to getting the above item I used a waist belt system of 3-5 Watts. Harris
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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DougTait Elite user Sebring, FL 492 Posts |
Jonathon;
Do a Google search for "waistband amplifier" and you will get a slew of similar product in the price range of $50 - $250.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men [and women] to do nothing."
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
Maybe this is a dumb question (in truth, I don't have what it takes to do vent work) but if you have a sound system, (and it's obvious that your voice is miked) do you make a dummy mike for your figure? (Kinda drips with irony, doesn't it?)
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Lou Hilario's "Nacho" wears a headworn mic like the one Lou is wearing
Ony Carcamo uses a mic stand and a a working mic for his "Mr. Parley" I don't do full vent acts but I'm working on a routine already, I figured having a mic in front of the puppet/dummy makes a better illusion of the puppet talking... If I find an inexpensive headworn mic, I'll make my hard figure Lou wear one. As for my soft puppets Gonzo (Orangutan) and Troy (Pelican) I think they are doing okay without a dummy mic
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
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On 2006-10-05 23:15, Wanlu wrote: Wanlu, I use a cellphone mic for my figure "Nacho". It is cheap, small and readily available in most phone shops. Look for the older models that look like the expensive headworn mics nowadays.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Great!!!
On behalf of Lou, thanks Lou By the way, how do I attach it to the figure? Is super glue okay?
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Thanks guys... great suggestions and sources for mics!
Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Ony Carcamo Special user Manila, PHILIPPINES 608 Posts |
Wanlu, never do that to your hard figure--attaching the mic using a superglue. Hard figures are delicate. It can damage the paint. Ask Lou how he did it for his figure.
You're right, I just use a standard straight mic stand and a microphone in my vent acts. I place it as much as possible in BETWEEN me and my figure (to appear that we are both using one mic only). But I don't care that much if the only mic is just in front of me (see club act videos of Jeff Dunham, Ronn Lucas, Willie Tyler, Jay Johnson, etc--they usually use one mic only on a mic stand that's right in front of them--no mic for their figures). If the manipulation and dialogues are great, no one will notice the mics. Old, classic style of performing, yes. But it has been working great for me for years. Of course, if you're more comfortable with the head-worn mic, it's what you should use. |
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