"really, we're all discussing the same fundamental idea- by mixing a signal that contains a lower harmonic, and possibly some other frequency content, we can boost the bass of the kick drum. This is, basically, what "sub bass…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Chittum Feb 15, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm wondering if anyone out there has used any of the Cascade Microphones other than the Fathead and Fathead II. I'm particularly interested if anyone has tried the X-15, V-57, M-39, or Elroy. I've…Continue
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John Chittum replied to Peter Richter's discussion live drum sound tips in the group Front of House"i generally aux feed them. Really, anything that does convolution works, it doesn't have to be a "reverb" in particular. ones the work extremely well are AudioEase's "Altiverb" as well as Waves IR-1. It all depends…"
John Chittum replied to Peter Richter's discussion live drum sound tips in the group Front of House"one trick i use in recording, and can be done using digital consoles that allow plugins, is using a convolution reverb that lets you draw in all the frequency responses. I just used this trick on a recording.i set-up an aux track with the con verb,…"
John Chittum replied to Robert Holter's discussion What are the best antiuqes you have used in the last 30 Days... and other than that how was the play Mrs. Linclon?"I plugged in a Moog Modular 55 a couple days ago. Also have an Arp 2600 i'm gonna set-up this week. Think i'm gonna play a DX7 on a gig in the fall."
John Chittum replied to Nathan Alan Rudolf's discussion Best live mic for trumpet"Sennheiser MD421 is rock solid for just about any brass instrument live. Used them many times on trumpets, trombones, and horns. Also work well as vocal mics (lead singer for Mars Volta used to use a MD421). As for placement, with a 421 you can…"
John Chittum replied to John Heinz's discussion How is your 2011 summer looking?"The market in KC is pretty rough, to be honest. Most times I can even line up a gig, i'm lucky to get a decent wage out of it. The main company I've been freelancing with has been really slow on the live production side- I haven't had…"
John Chittum replied to Gary Butler Pro Sound Services's discussion Bose Sound System For Theater in the group Front of House"are you setting the theater for something pseudo surround, super stereo, or MS? What is the specific purpose of the theater and it's sound design?
I've done enough small theater set-ups, especially with off rigs, to say off the top of my…"
John Chittum replied to Brian Carter's discussion Mic package for a new venue"Also, i would consider having a couple hand-held wireless around. Much easier for emcees.
i've also been thinking (for a whole 30 minutes! WHOA NEW RECORD FOR ME!). If you're only going to do 1 or 2 non SoM shows, such as bringing in rock…"
John Chittum replied to Brian Carter's discussion Mic package for a new venue"for me it all depends on what exactly you'll be doing. I run a studio at a university and do, well, 6 or so concerts a semester as the live sound tech. We pack a pair of AKG 414s (amazing sound on just about everything), Shure SM81s (they work…"
John Chittum replied to Anthony Galli's discussion Sound Check Music"Harvey Presnell and Eugene Ormandy conducting Philly Orchestra, Philly Orchestra Choir, and Philly Children's Choir in "Carmina Burana." the first track, "O Fortuna" literally runs from barely audible to nearly clipping.…"
John Chittum replied to Damon's discussion Compress or Gate to be or not to be in the group Front of House"I individually gate both the kick and snare. If i know the show is going to have a wide dynamic range (say, a jazz group) i may not gate the snare for the reason Joe mentioned. However, in a rock style setting, i almost always do.
as for…"
John Chittum replied to Kevin Lemoine's discussion API 1608 durability on the road? in the group Front of House"wow...i never would have thought to taken an API1608 32 channel chassis out on the road. Honestly, i'd be afraid to, just from the fact that they are engineered and made to stay in a studio.
Have you thought about finding a Yamaha PM4000 32…"
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If it sounds great, few notice. If it sounds crappy we get the blame--even if it is someone else's fault. Welcome to our world.
John Chittum commented on Daniel Rahamim's group Analog World"Eh, it's alright. If they were to hand it off to me to master, i could get it...close. They never went out, just kinda faded in and out, occasionally open up.
Always running things a few ways is a good bet. I love using analog gear, but…"
John Chittum commented on Daniel Rahamim's group Analog World"i went to a studio that was basically a museum. The board was from the early 70s, the preamps were old germanium transistor style from '69, and he had some great vintage outboard effects.
Problem with those things, when it gets hot, they stop…"
John Chittum commented on Daniel Rahamim's group Analog World"all technology goes through a large amount of changes and gets "fixed" and redone constantly. Everyone seems to think that analog boards like the Yamaha 4K just appeared on the scene perfect and weren't based upon research and…"
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- What is your full name? (Yes, your real one.)
- John Chittum
- Where Is Your Current "Home Base"?
- Kansas City, MO
- How long have you been doing sound?
- 7 years
- What’s your current gig?
- Freelance live audio tech and recording engineer
- What is your current/favorite audio toy(s)?
- Motu Ultralite Mk.III, Effectron I and II, Eventide H3000, and my trusty sm57
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