Members lakejumper Posted February 13, 2009 Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 We have a small band that plays for fun at our RVing club. There are several of us who play guitar with our own amps (small Fender and Fishman amps) and mikes. The drummer is having a difficult time hearing the guitar and vocals. Is there an easy fix like plugging headphones into one of the main amps or do we need to get a mixer of some type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted February 13, 2009 Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 A mixer would make things a hell of a lot easier, but, you may be able to get away with putting amps behind your drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted February 13, 2009 Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 For those really small gigs, either point the stuff at the drummer somewhat, or have it behind him enough... That said, if he can't hear, your too quiet, or he's too loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted February 13, 2009 Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm going to guess you have your amps and everything in front of the drums pointing out to the front. Prolly sounds good out front but, sit behind the kit and listen, I bet all you hear is drums. Put the amps behind the drums, not next to them or in front. Or, yeah you could get a PA and give him a monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted February 13, 2009 Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 amps behind drums. tell him to play quieter. simplest solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lakejumper Posted February 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks everyone for your quick replies. That's what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 13, 2009 Members Share Posted February 13, 2009 This is an acoustic gig? Easiest thing would be phones or aux speaker from the appropriate guitar amp. Point latter at head of drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lakejumper Posted February 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 14, 2009 Yes, it is an acoustic gig. I'm fairly new at this and just purchased a Fishman Loudbox amp. When I plug in the headphones, it mutes the speaker. I wasn't sure where to plug in the headphone or auxillary speaker. I'll give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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