Archive for July, 2009

American Musical Supply has Community Loudspeakers

07/31/2009

Yes, it’s Friday and a good day at that. Why? Because we have just added Community loudspeakers to our arsenal of live sound gear so that opens up more doors for live sound guys looking to build a new, add to an existing or create a crazy hybrid sound system of passive and powered components without spending a fortune. As solid as they are loud, these loudspeakers are perfect for any style of music from simple DJ sets to full-on live metal bands provided you have adequate power amplification. Consider this a heads up for a happy Friday, enjoy your weekend everybody!

-Ryan

Jam at all times without waking the dead

07/30/2009

There really haven’t been many solutions to the dilemma of rehearsing in a band since the volumes tend to JamHubTourBusget so hi and typically bother someone in or next to your home. Up until now you would usually need a multi-channel mixer, monitors, power amps, microphones for vocals and in some cases even more gear to accomplish a productive jam or rehearsal session but now thanks to the JamHub TourBus Silent Rehearsal Studio, you and up to six other members can rehearse silently with the use of this unit and a set of electronic drums, guitar and bass modeling units, mics for vocals and some headphones. Musicians are finally able to easily and inexpensively practice any time we want without disturbing family members or neighbors.

The TourBus features 21 audio channels for up to 7 musicians, 7 individual sections each with a unique mix. Built-in recording to SD RAM card which is included as well as a USB jack for direct recording to a computer. It also has a 24-bit, stereo effects processor which includes reverb, delay and modulation effects not to mention 48 volt phantom power for using high quality condenser microphones. Time to start rehearsing when and how long you need while protecting your hearing, thanks JamHub! Click the above link for more detailed information and pick one up for yourself and your band; they’ll thank you for it.

-Ryan

Back to taking tech calls too!

07/29/2009

Well folks, the powers that be have decided that I am a rockstar when it comes to answering technical questions pertaining to musical equipment so I am back to taking phone calls for American Musical Supply as well as authoring this fine blog. I find it to be quite beneficial to the blog as well since I can answer a question for a customer on the phone and if I haven’t written a blog post about that specific scenario, I can write one to help answer the same question for others. It works out well. Anyway, you can now give me a call and talk directly to me if you ever want to and I’ll do my best to answer any of your technical questions. Talk to you later…maybe.

-Ryan

Tune your drums uniformly every time

07/29/2009

There are a few little gadgets out there on the market boasting the ability to tune your drums to the same pitch time and time again but as a drummer of over 2 decades I still find the best way to do it is by ear. Oneevanstorquekey other way that seems to work quite well is the Evans DATK Torque Drum Key. The Evans Torque Drum Key features an ergonomic handle for maximum comfort, a knurled knob for easy head changes and fast spinning and a non-slip magnetized head holds the key in place without rattling for fast adjustments during play. The Torque Key’s handle can also be pre-set to release at a specified tension, ensuring even tuning at each lug. Talk about a time saver! Thanks for reading.

-Ryan

Get even more punch out of your bass gear

07/28/2009

Bassists of most skill levels know without question the key to getting the ultimate punch out of their bass rigs 57201EBSMultiCompPedaland that is compression. It limits the amount of dynamic range allowed to pass into the bass amplifier and therefore it keep an extremely uniform and hot level all the time. This is especially good for rock and metal music where the detail of the bass should be heard without it becoming overpowering when the bassist plays harder for certain passages. A noteworthy compression pedal for bassists has to be the EBS MultiComp Compressor Pedal. Brought to you by the bass amplification specialists at EBS, this pedal with any rig will bring your tone to a new level of clarity and punch. The EBS MultiComp Compressor is a high performance, analog compressor pedal, with a choice between solid state, tube simulation and multi-band compression. Compact and perfect for anyone’s pedal board, the MultiComp can make a good sounding instrument sound even better. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to play without it! Check it out for yourself, you’ll be glad you did. Thanks for reading!

-Ryan

Podcast and Broadcast Like a Pro

07/27/2009

Yeah, the title of this entry is a little weak but it is definitely specific to what I’m going to cover here. Within the last few years the craze and popularity of podcasting has exploded on the scene and hundreds of peoplerodebroadcaster have started podcasts in all areas of expertise. Tech podcasts for computer geeks, home and garden podcasts, the list goes on and on. Similarly, the broadcast radio industry has remained strong and in some cases, entry level podcasters have become on-air radio personalities. If this is a dream or goal of yours, get ready to come closer to making it a reality with help from the Rode Broadcaster Pro Condenser Microphone. In order to be a successful broadcast/podcast personality, you must speak clearly and your voice must be intelligible and stand out and the broadcaster is your first step to pro sound. Keep in mind people, most radio stations use heavy dynamic compression which also helps to create that certain radio voice vibe but they also use high quality microphone like the Broadcaster. Like its name suggests, this RØDE microphone was specifically designed for ‘ON-AIR’ applications where wide frequency response and low distortion are demanded. Utilizing an Australian designed and manufactured RØDE 1″ externally biased condenser transducer, the Broadcaster features a switchable high pass filter to remove low frequency rumble. Step up your podcasting game with help from Rode.

-Ryan


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