Members RoadRanger Posted September 2, 2014 Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 Well, not a fiddle but the equivalent in a jazz/blues/funk trumpet . Extra points if you can name which one I'm talking about . But seriously, what can do justice to the tone of this fine vintage instrument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 2, 2014 Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 Marsalis family by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratGuy22 Posted September 2, 2014 Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 Install a piezo pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted September 2, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 Marsalis family by chance? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Committee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted September 2, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 Install a piezo pickup. <eek!> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B. Adams Posted September 2, 2014 Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 For a clip on, I'd probably go with DPA 4099T in this case. Plug it into something like a ULXD (or better) and I think you'd have a solid setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dbMontana Posted September 2, 2014 Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 We used a ATM350 on my son's mandolin. Works great but is a bit trickier to control feedback wise that the K&K soundboard piezos just inside the F-holes. Sounds great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B. Adams Posted September 2, 2014 Members Share Posted September 2, 2014 FWIW, I use Beta 98 (the H/C version) on strings and horns, and it works well. It's a little weird to get it positioned correctly on a violin, but it's super easy on a trumpet or other horns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 3, 2014 Members Share Posted September 3, 2014 ATM-35 or 350, I have 4 in my inventory for just such applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted September 3, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dboomer Posted September 4, 2014 Members Share Posted September 4, 2014 The best possible sound quality will be achieved by using a digital wireless system with the best mic you can afford. I like the DPA as well, but it might cost more than the wireless system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted September 7, 2014 Members Share Posted September 7, 2014 I've used countryman isomax omni (gently clipped or taped onto the bridge) with great results. Not the new ones but the older rectangle ones (look like a small pillow mint). DPA makes some GREAT lavs. I've never used one on a violin but I'll bet it would sound great. Wow close mic a real Stradivarious? Almost seems like a waste :-(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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