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Post by andyhowell on Nov 1, 2016 9:26:22 GMT
Have a listen to this through headphones or a decent speaker.
I have always liked Martin Simpson's live sound but this sounds horrible to me. It reminds me I thought it was not as good as usual when I saw him earlier on this year.
Is it just me or does this sound horribly pickup like?
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Post by Phil Taylor on Nov 1, 2016 11:18:15 GMT
Have a listen to this through headphones or a decent speaker. I have always liked Martin Simpson's live sound but this sounds horrible to me. It reminds me I thought it was not as good as usual when I saw him earlier on this year. Is it just me or does this sound horribly pickup like? Just listened through some decent headphones and I agree Andy. Very quacky/piezo sounding to me. Phil |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 1, 2016 12:25:41 GMT
Even on tiny laptop speakers it gives itself away, especially on the lower notes.
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Post by colins on Nov 1, 2016 12:40:04 GMT
Is this since he switched to PRS?
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Post by Martin on Nov 1, 2016 12:50:53 GMT
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Post by andyhowell on Nov 1, 2016 15:09:26 GMT
Is this since he switched to PRS? No, not at all. He's been playing them for a while now and the sounds has always been very good. I do notice a new preamp there — looks like a Mama Bear which I think might be digital (with different digital 'shapes'). Glad it is not just me though! SaveSave |
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Post by andyhowell on Nov 1, 2016 15:09:43 GMT
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Post by andrewjw on Nov 1, 2016 17:09:03 GMT
"Yes..doesn't make for "easy" listening.. Super song and technique though...  |
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Post by MartinS on Nov 1, 2016 19:02:37 GMT
Don't like to criticise, but not a great sound. Couldn't the sound guy have blended in some of the condenser (?) mic?
I guess we don't know the setup problems on the night, but if it's more than one night it sounds like there's a problem.
(context: speaking as a guitar nerd - probably 95% of the audience wouldn't notice!)
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Post by scripsit on Nov 2, 2016 0:21:49 GMT
That is a lot of quack for someone who normally takes special care with their live sound.
One of my favorite albums, 'Bootleg USA', is almost 20 year old, and I can't hear the piezo. On YouTube the Carlsbad concert in 2008, with Simpson using his Sobell, has a lovely sound.
Kym
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Post by andyhowell on Nov 2, 2016 9:31:21 GMT
The venue - The Convent - usually has very good sound. Something odd just have been happening I guess.
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Post by gavdav on Nov 3, 2016 14:42:34 GMT
not a good advert for the gear whatever he's using.
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Jo whoever he is.
