Mics & Amps

[Road Mage]

Hey all,

I'm currently inthe process of moving from a walkby show to a circle show following my time in Singapore. Am looking to get amplified, what would people recommend in terms fof Radio headsets and amps?

All the best

Owen

[Doctor Eric]

I would recommend searching the forums, the topic has been covered quite extensively.

[Aaron Gregg]

I'll make a few suggestions...

When I was searching the forums for the same info I found it took a while to track things down so I'll try and synthesize for you. As far as amps there seems to be four common types. which I will list from smallest to largest.

Fender Ampcan - 15 watts is not very powerful. If you don't need too much sounds and are travelling a lot it'll do. If you want to use volume to attract people in a noisy area this isn't for you.

Crate Taxi - A very common choice with 30 watts (though I believe there is also a 15 watt jobbie out there). A good middle ground as it gives you some power without being too large, you can go to the crate site for size info (look up the URL yer damn self, I think it has to do with St. Louis music).

Crate Limo - The model I have with a skookum 50 Watts which is big enough for most pitches, as far as I know. I got it cause I don't lug it around much and didn't want to be caught short on power. I have yet to need all 50 of those Watts and given the size of your gear and your slim frame this is probably more than you want.

Fender Passport - The one you used in Singapore. I believe it comes in 150 and 250 Watt varieties and we used the 150 in 'Pore. I can't imagine you need one of these Owen, but I've heard of people using them. I believe Bendy Em carried around a 250 for a while then got something much smaller.

Unfortunately this is a North American perspective and these might not all be available in Ireland, and of course the price will be more than I pay here.

I'm lazy so I won't mention anything about mics because you are a magician and I am a juggler so we have very different needs.

It was nice to meet you Owen. Please be careful when paying your way through school as a street performer. I have two bachelor's degrees, have worked as an engineer, and am now solely a performer. It has a way of taking over, but does leave more time for filmwork and other hobbies.

- Adog

[Mr Qwirk]

fender ampcan!!!!!!

[Road Mage]

Thanks for the help folks.

Stickman ended up selling me his Crate Taxi amp when he left Dublin last week. I think he'd had enough what with the van burning and all, who can blame him. He's off to join Todd Various in Florida from what I gather.

Anyway, now looking for a mike. Not sure wether to go headset or lapel. I'm closing the show with a straight jacket and so not too sure which would work best for that.

Cheers

Owen

[dave walbridge]

mike

Headset.

Clearer sound. Less power used.
No brushing against your costume noises.