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26 Feb 01 - 07:44 AM (#406376) Subject: Microphones for Bodhrán............... From: GUEST,skarpi at work Hallo all, I was wandering what kind of microphones do you bodhrán players use.??? I am getting sheinhauser 604 have anyone tryed that one???, if so let me know how you like it. all the best skarpi Iceland.. bless. |
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26 Feb 01 - 07:56 AM (#406381) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: GUEST,Gary Owens Have you been to The Bodhran Page ? Try http://www.ceolas.org/instruments/bodhran/ There's lots of info on all aspects of the Hran - even some (new ?) jokes for Spaw. g |
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26 Feb 01 - 12:43 PM (#406584) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Clinton Hammond Umm... go here and you'll see mine... http://members.home.net/sword4hire/gear.htm ;-) |
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26 Feb 01 - 01:51 PM (#406627) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Bernard Sounds like a good swap... Seriously, it would depend on how it's played. If played 'damped' - more of a 'clicky' sound, something like a Shure SM57 or Sennheiser E845 should work well. If played more 'open' - more of a bass drum sound than clicks, then the old AKG D12 (if you can find a good secondhand one) is the best bet. If it's for recording purposes, the AKG C414 would be ideal, but very expensive. Visit your local sound hire company, and get them to show you what mics they have. Hire one for a gig or two, until you find something you like. Good luck! |
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26 Feb 01 - 04:46 PM (#406666) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Musicman actually, i just got the AKGC418, clip on mic, designed as a percussion mic.. used it this weekend for the first time... was really pleased....gives me the freedom to move about a bit on stage while playing.. not stuck to a stand mic..... resonable price too... $195 Cdn..... musicman |
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26 Feb 01 - 05:59 PM (#406729) Subject: Mic's for Bodhran From: Clinton Hammond $195 Canadian is NOT a reasonable price for a mic!! My tie-clip mic works great at 35 bucks from Radio Shack... I wish my gigs supported me spending $195 on a bodhran mic! ;-) |
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26 Feb 01 - 06:33 PM (#406767) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: GUEST,Gary Owens Clinton Hammond : Isn't $US35 about $Cdn195 ? g |
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26 Feb 01 - 06:40 PM (#406771) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Clinton Hammond LOL!! good point gary! But I'm canadian... so my 35 canadian is about 1.28 american no? ;-) |
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26 Feb 01 - 06:42 PM (#406772) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Rich(bodhránai gan ciall) I have a second hand AKG. (I don't know the model #) It's one of those tringular ones that are built like a tank. I tried a kick drum mic, and it sounded great for the bodhrán but not good at all for bones, shaker etc. I also, play a lot of high end stuff on my drum. Rim shots, flat hand inside the drum, glissandras, etc. I often end up playing every thing through one mic. (Like when the house PA turns out to only have 6 channels) At any rate, I paid $70 used about a year and a half ago and have never had any complaints. I've tried playing with those clip on things and the one obvious problem is you can't get closer or further away from the mic. Granted, you can do more with dynamics by tipper control, but why give up mic proximity if you don't have to. On a crowded stage it could be a good thing, but I'm pretty good at carving out enough space for a boom stand. Good luck with the Seinhauser, Skarpi. Please let me know how it works out. Rich |
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26 Feb 01 - 10:23 PM (#406916) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: alison My $25 (Aus) tie clip from Tandy (Radio Shack) works great....... is the Sennhauser one the one that is shaped like a pencil, and lies flat along the rim of the drum? If so I ahve heard very good reports of them.. but wouldn't be prepared to spend so much on them....... even playing the drum holding the skin near to a Shure vocal mic does a good job.... slainte alison |
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27 Feb 01 - 11:40 AM (#407223) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Ella who is Sooze I use a Sure mic, on a boom stand.... though have been looking at the swan mics to clip to rim... just so I have a little more freedom to move more... Ella |
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27 Feb 01 - 12:19 PM (#407241) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: GUEST,Blind Desert Pete Jeeze-- uh like I thought this was a joke right? mikes fir bothran players.!? this is one of the great things about the cat. ya just never know. |
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27 Feb 01 - 12:42 PM (#407253) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Clinton Hammond Has anyone looked at the url I posted above??? ;-) |
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27 Feb 01 - 01:20 PM (#407277) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Bert I would think that a large bath towel would be perfect;-) |
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28 Feb 01 - 03:28 AM (#407816) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: Boab Radio Shack tie mic---nae bother! |
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28 Feb 01 - 08:31 AM (#407906) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothrán............... From: alison I looked Clinton..... but I put my mic closer to the rim.. then it doesn't get in the way when I move around the skin on the inside........ slainte alison |
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28 Feb 01 - 10:43 AM (#407970) Subject: Microphones and Pictures From: Clinton Hammond neat alison... I intend to also post a pic to show how I hold it, so that it's really apparent how my mic isn't in the way... maybe when (and if) I ever get that done I'll come back and refresh this thread ;-) |
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23 Sep 03 - 05:59 PM (#1023863) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Steve Hunt The bodhrán microphone that I use is a Beyerdynamic TG-X5 percussion mic, which has a flexible swan neck and a really simple clip-on clamp to attach it to the rim. |
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23 Sep 03 - 06:01 PM (#1023868) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Clinton Hammond Wow... that's gotta be some kind of record... last post 28th Feb, 2001 refreshed 23rd Sept. 2003 heh |
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23 Sep 03 - 06:06 PM (#1023871) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Steve Hunt LOL! I didn't check the date - just replied to a question that I actually had a sensible answer to... ;-) |
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23 Sep 03 - 06:25 PM (#1023886) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca Not really, Clinton. We've had posts from '97 or '98 answered in 2003. |
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23 Sep 03 - 06:42 PM (#1023903) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: open mike yes most of them refreshed by fools troupe- that cat must be an archaeologist digging down to our ancieny heritage. |
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23 Sep 03 - 08:20 PM (#1023974) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Joe Offer Actually, it's probably my fault - or Jeff's. Since we started crosslinking threads, we often see old threads resurrected. Most often, that's good. -Joe Offer- |
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24 Sep 03 - 05:43 AM (#1024201) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Dave Bryant I've got a couple of old mics that would be great for a bodhran. Neither work, but they're both heavy and solid enough to smash one with ! |
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24 Sep 03 - 09:19 AM (#1024300) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: GUEST,don In democratic countries you should be free to own and posess a bodhran mike. What should be illegal however is plugging it in. Kinda like being allowed to own a gun but not being allowed to use it on innocent people. :-} |
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17 Jan 07 - 05:18 AM (#1939183) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Ruth Archer Naughty things like playing the bodhran? With a mic? ooooh, that IS dirty... |
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17 Jan 07 - 05:22 AM (#1939185) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bothran............... From: Ruth Archer Awww - the porn spam disappeared and now my post above makes no sense! Still, I'm sure there is bodhran porn somewhere...it probably shares a site with melodeon porn and banjo porn... |
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19 Oct 19 - 05:48 PM (#4014463) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST Audix D2 |
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20 Oct 19 - 02:41 AM (#4014491) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: Dave Hanson Mic for bodhran ? that's like putting perfume on a pig. Dave H |
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20 Oct 19 - 04:58 AM (#4014506) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler As I use Microvox systems for the concertinas I just put a Velcro pad on the inside of the rim pointing towards the skin. Also use them for whistles by sticking a pad below the fipple. The only time I really need to is when recording stuff. Robin |
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20 Oct 19 - 05:22 AM (#4014510) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,patriot You're very unfair, Mr Hanson- it's only so bodhrans can be heard above the awful din made by fiddles and flutes etc.. |
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20 Oct 19 - 08:06 AM (#4014523) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,Ray Personally, for the majority of players who think they’re contributing to the music, I’d prefer a broken one. |
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20 Oct 19 - 08:54 AM (#4014528) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: banjoman Mikes on Bodhrans-- please tell me its a joke. Aren't they loud enough already |
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20 Oct 19 - 12:58 PM (#4014562) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,Ray If you think your instrument an playing deserves the best, I’d recommend the Neuman U67. |
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20 Oct 19 - 01:36 PM (#4014565) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: JHW Does connecting a Bodhran to a PA enable it to be reproduced quieter than it really is? |
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21 Oct 19 - 09:56 AM (#4014689) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,Ray No but it usually enables everyone else to be louder. In order to make one quieter, it is necessary to use a different beater. I can recommend a Stanley knife. |
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21 Oct 19 - 11:08 AM (#4014702) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: punkfolkrocker There are on Soundtrap drum booths available, usually clear plastic sound reducing barriers constructed around drum kits... Or you could put a Bodhran player in a convenient off stage cupboard...??? |
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21 Oct 19 - 12:17 PM (#4014714) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: David W If you mean a bassy one you play with a stick as opposed to a high one played with your hands, I'd go for a jts tx-2, you can pick them up for £20 secondhand on eBay. |
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21 Oct 19 - 01:50 PM (#4014739) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST The mic hardly matters, no sound engineer worth his salt will actually connect it to the sound desk. |
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21 Oct 19 - 02:03 PM (#4014741) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,Starship I have one question. Why? |
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21 Oct 19 - 10:00 PM (#4014783) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: PHJim My friend Steafan Hannigan uses a cardioid Sennheiser e 604. He drills it into the shell. It sounds great. |
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22 Oct 19 - 05:23 AM (#4014812) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,patriot a bodhran sounds great? It was far better when it had bells on & called a tambourine |
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22 Oct 19 - 07:14 AM (#4014825) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST It sounds much better when played with hands not a stick, it becomes a sophisticated instrument then. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbb6xxMBQZ0 |
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22 Oct 19 - 10:59 PM (#4014939) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: PHJim Here are my friends, Clan Hannigan, Steaf (Dad), Saskia (Mom) and Oisin (Son). If you listen to the whole video GUEST, you'll notice that both Steafan and Oisin use their hands as well as a stick. GUEST,patriot will notice that they sometimes play with jingles on the tambourine as well. |
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22 Oct 19 - 11:02 PM (#4014940) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: PHJim Forgot the blue clicky: Clan Hannigan |
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23 Oct 19 - 04:23 AM (#4014954) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: Jim Carroll Microphones for Bodhran About time somebody did something about this creeping menace - is there a petition - where do I sign Jim Carroll |
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23 Oct 19 - 06:01 AM (#4014978) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: JHW Sorry, misread Cardboard Sennheiser. |
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25 Oct 19 - 07:55 PM (#4015407) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,Bill the sound most sound engineers would put the gain on zero -so WHY??? |
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28 Oct 19 - 12:50 PM (#4015857) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: Stringsinger It's probably better than microphones for bagpipes for which during one folk festival, I had to run for cover. |
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28 Oct 19 - 01:03 PM (#4015865) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: punkfolkrocker "microphones for bagpipes" oh yes.. now we're talking.. and a fuzz box please... |
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29 Oct 19 - 01:45 PM (#4016041) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: treewind I think Skarpi deserves a serious answer. There's a discussion and some useful looking advice in This thread on gearslutz.com. It looks like the all purpose SM57 is a possibility. The suggestion of a Beyerdynamic M201 is probably a good one: I have one of those and it does everything an SM57 does, but better. It depends to some extent on whether you are talking about recording (which I think the Gearslutz thread is about) or live sound. Also, especially with any kind of drums, the position of the microphone will make a big difference to the sound, so you need to experiment. |
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29 Oct 19 - 06:33 PM (#4016090) Subject: RE: Microphones for Bodhran From: GUEST,Don Meixner Around Central New York the Bodhran players seem to like a Shure 57 taped to a cross bar inside the Bodhran. Don |