Well I guess I need opinions and advice!

JonathynDenton · 08-01-2011, 07:53 AM

Ok well I'm Johnny and I do vocals for From The Unknown, a local band out of the Clovis/Portales new mexico area. We're a post-hardcore/screamo band.
I've done vocals in two other bands but I've never had to have my own equiptment, and to be honest, I'm totally flippin clueless on what I need to get. And unless I order it online I have two places to go to for my set up, tarpleys or radioshack, and there isn't much variety anywhere so I'm forced to go online.
And also we have a friend who's gonna play synth and do dubstep mixes for us as well as a solo project. He needs a synth though.
I would really appreciate some advice on what type of equipment we should get?/:
Please & thank you, God bless!

MusicMan · 08-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Do you already have a PA and speakers? Mics? monitors? cables? mixer? vocal processor? If you really don't have any of this, you've got a long road ahead of you and I wouldn't recommend buying anything online until you've tried it in person, even if it means driving 100 miles to a Guitar Center or proper music store that has a pro audio type room where you can try out the above equipment. If that absolutely isn't an option, try and find a package deal that has everything you need, and the appropriate amount of power that will work well for the types of venues you'll be playing. Read a lot of reviews, and take the plunge when you feel confident.

JonathynDenton · 08-01-2011, 03:47 PM

We have nothing right now but a cheap wired mic that has a headphone jack at the end that we are plugging into a short stack fender amp. I really haven't the slightest clue what we should use because were gonna need 3 good mics total. Right now I have a wireless set with the distributor but they're a really cheap brand called pyle audio.(as far as price cheap I know they are but quality wise I have no clue) Ive also been toldto go with a wired mic by several people.?

smudgedude · 08-24-2011, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan

Do you already have a PA and speakers? Mics? monitors? cables? mixer? vocal processor? If you really don't have any of this, you've got a long road ahead of you and I wouldn't recommend buying anything online until you've tried it in person, even if it means driving 100 miles to a Guitar Center or proper music store that has a pro audio type room where you can try out the above equipment. If that absolutely isn't an option, try and find a package deal that has everything you need, and the appropriate amount of power that will work well for the types of venues you'll be playing. Read a lot of reviews, and take the plunge when you feel confident.

everything he said.

JonathynDenton · 08-24-2011, 02:13 PM

Yeah, well I kinda figured that. Its gonna be hard.

akberdinN · 11-23-2011, 08:55 PM

i second that

Goregod · 11-23-2011, 10:41 PM

I'm no vocalist and the one band I did vocals for supplied the equipment so I'm just as clueless as you are. Anyways, best of luck brother!

08-01-2011, 01:45 PM	#2
MusicMan "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 8,213 Thanks: 586 Thanked 556 Times in 476 Posts Rep Power: 500	Do you already have a PA and speakers? Mics? monitors? cables? mixer? vocal processor? If you really don't have any of this, you've got a long road ahead of you and I wouldn't recommend buying anything online until you've tried it in person, even if it means driving 100 miles to a Guitar Center or proper music store that has a pro audio type room where you can try out the above equipment. If that absolutely isn't an option, try and find a package deal that has everything you need, and the appropriate amount of power that will work well for the types of venues you'll be playing. Read a lot of reviews, and take the plunge when you feel confident. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Belgian songwriter needs advice	Zelig	Singing and Songwriting Discussion	10	09-03-2011 01:11 PM

08-01-2011, 07:53 AM	#1
JonathynDenton Vocalist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: P-ville Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 10	Ok well I'm Johnny and I do vocals for From The Unknown, a local band out of the Clovis/Portales new mexico area. We're a post-hardcore/screamo band. I've done vocals in two other bands but I've never had to have my own equiptment, and to be honest, I'm totally flippin clueless on what I need to get. And unless I order it online I have two places to go to for my set up, tarpleys or radioshack, and there isn't much variety anywhere so I'm forced to go online. And also we have a friend who's gonna play synth and do dubstep mixes for us as well as a solo project. He needs a synth though. I would really appreciate some advice on what type of equipment we should get?/: Please & thank you, God bless!

08-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
JonathynDenton Vocalist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: P-ville Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 10	We have nothing right now but a cheap wired mic that has a headphone jack at the end that we are plugging into a short stack fender amp. I really haven't the slightest clue what we should use because were gonna need 3 good mics total. Right now I have a wireless set with the distributor but they're a really cheap brand called pyle audio.(as far as price cheap I know they are but quality wise I have no clue) Ive also been toldto go with a wired mic by several people.?

08-24-2011, 02:13 PM	#5
JonathynDenton Vocalist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: P-ville Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 10	Yeah, well I kinda figured that. Its gonna be hard.

11-23-2011, 08:55 PM	#6
akberdinN Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	i second that

11-23-2011, 10:41 PM	#7
Goregod Musical Psychopath Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas (USA) Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 7	I'm no vocalist and the one band I did vocals for supplied the equipment so I'm just as clueless as you are. Anyways, best of luck brother!

Sponsored Links
KMA Music Forum Advertisement