?uesto
Silver Member
Hey all, just need your take on this.
Basically, I'm scared to use certain cymbals live with my rock band. I love the sound and features I get out of certain cymbals, like my Constantinople ride or K Istanbul hats, but I'm terrified to crack them while while playing harder and keeping that live energy going. Especially since I play/practice unmic'd.
But when I record, I can play more gently, but with the same feel and without running the risk of cracking the cymbals or anything.
So I just use different cymbals live, and I feel like the sound suffers a bit. I could always just bring my sub-mixer and do a kick drum mic and overhead so my cymbals can be heard, but that's more EQ'ing and set-up and gear to bring, etc. I'm wondering what you all can suggest to get around this.
Thanks!
Basically, I'm scared to use certain cymbals live with my rock band. I love the sound and features I get out of certain cymbals, like my Constantinople ride or K Istanbul hats, but I'm terrified to crack them while while playing harder and keeping that live energy going. Especially since I play/practice unmic'd.
But when I record, I can play more gently, but with the same feel and without running the risk of cracking the cymbals or anything.
So I just use different cymbals live, and I feel like the sound suffers a bit. I could always just bring my sub-mixer and do a kick drum mic and overhead so my cymbals can be heard, but that's more EQ'ing and set-up and gear to bring, etc. I'm wondering what you all can suggest to get around this.
Thanks!