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Robert Rowe Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:59 am Post subject: Chris Botti's sound-reinforcement gear |
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It's been years since I have been active on this site. Am a multi-instrumentalist ... sooo, other musical interests have beckoned ....
However; I still play the horns. Hence; my interest in horn-related gear.
Which brings me to my query ....
What is Botti's "backline" / (sound-reinforcement rig) ? NOT his horn and mouthpiece ... but, his mic ... amplification ... effects (reverb? compressor? attenuator? speakers? delay? etc.?), and so-forth. _________________ ~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~
I miss Genghis Khan .... |
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Robert Rowe Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:32 am Post subject: |
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Disappointing that NO ONE here can respond.
Lotsa "gear-heads" here on this site ... but, apparently, none that know the information I seek.
Oh, well ....
~ r2 ~ _________________ ~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~
I miss Genghis Khan .... |
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HERMOKIWI Heavyweight Member
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mm55 Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:06 am Post subject: Re: Chris Botti's sound-reinforcement gear |
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Robert Rowe wrote: | What is Botti's "backline" / (sound-reinforcement rig) ? NOT his horn and mouthpiece ... but, his mic ... amplification ... effects (reverb? compressor? attenuator? speakers? delay? etc.?), and so-forth. |
It's not a "back line"; that refers to drumsets and guitar amplifiers.
As for his microphone, he used a Shure Beta 98H/C microphone for his television concert with the Boston Pops several years ago. I've also seen video of him using an SD Systems LCM77. He probably does not tour with his own speakers; most likely they are contracted for each location. _________________ '75 Bach Strad 180ML/37
'79 King Silver Flair
'07 Flip Oakes Wild Thing
'42 Selmer US
'90 Yamaha YTR6450S(C)
'12 Eastman ETR-540S (D/Eb)
'10 Carol CPT-300LR pkt
'89 Yamaha YCR2330S crnt
'13 CarolBrass CFL-6200-GSS-BG flg
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Dan O'Donnell Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:46 am Post subject: |
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When I spoke with him regarding this he said..."Just enough reverb and no delay." His reverb sounds like "plates" reverb to MY ears. I hope this helps.😁 _________________ God Bless,
Dan O'Donnell
"Praise Him with the sound of the Trumpet:..."
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mm55 Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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He's certainly not bringing a plate reverb on tour with him. Modern digital reverb units can sound extremely close to old-time plates, with the added benefit that they're portable.
He says he doesn't want a lot of reverb, but to my ears, he uses way too much reverb. It's all a matter of taste. _________________ '75 Bach Strad 180ML/37
'79 King Silver Flair
'07 Flip Oakes Wild Thing
'42 Selmer US
'90 Yamaha YTR6450S(C)
'12 Eastman ETR-540S (D/Eb)
'10 Carol CPT-300LR pkt
'89 Yamaha YCR2330S crnt
'13 CarolBrass CFL-6200-GSS-BG flg
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Dan O'Donnell Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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I heard him play the intro to Embraceable You up close at The Blue Note in New York when his mic was not on. His sound does not need much reverb. As for the plates reverb...no doubt the plates are replicated with modern electronic equipment. I have a small effects box attached to my wireless mic with a few settings for reverb; one says "plates". _________________ God Bless,
Dan O'Donnell
"Praise Him with the sound of the Trumpet:..."
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Robert Rowe Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2004 Posts: 5364 Location: Chincoteague, Virginia
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Chris Botti's sound-reinforcement gear |
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mm55 wrote: | Robert Rowe wrote: | What is Botti's "backline" / (sound-reinforcement rig) ? NOT his horn and mouthpiece ... but, his mic ... amplification ... effects (reverb? compressor? attenuator? speakers? delay? etc.?), and so-forth. |
It's not a "back line"; that refers to drumsets and guitar amplifiers.
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"Sorry, Charlie".
I've played in almost every conceivable musical context, aside from show and ballet pits.
It is common to refer to anything NOT ON STAGE, or at "the board" ... as "backline" ... all / most sound-reinforcement gear.
Call it what you wish ....
... as I shall do. _________________ ~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~
I miss Genghis Khan .... |
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mm55 Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 6:55 am Post subject: Re: Chris Botti's sound-reinforcement gear |
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Robert Rowe wrote: | mm55 wrote: | Robert Rowe wrote: | What is Botti's "backline" / (sound-reinforcement rig) ? NOT his horn and mouthpiece ... but, his mic ... amplification ... effects (reverb? compressor? attenuator? speakers? delay? etc.?), and so-forth. |
It's not a "back line"; that refers to drumsets and guitar amplifiers.
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"Sorry, Charlie".
I've played in almost every conceivable musical context, aside from show and ballet pits.
It is common to refer to anything NOT ON STAGE, or at "the board" ... as "backline" ... all / most sound-reinforcement gear.
Call it what you wish ....
... as I shall do. |
As the term is used by sound and music professionals all across North America, "backline" equipment is, by definition, ON the stage. Any equipment that's offstage, and any microphones used by performers in the front line (downstage), is by definition, NOT backline equipment. Of course, you can use the term as you see fit, but you should probably avoid signing (or specifying) any technical riders! _________________ '75 Bach Strad 180ML/37
'79 King Silver Flair
'07 Flip Oakes Wild Thing
'42 Selmer US
'90 Yamaha YTR6450S(C)
'12 Eastman ETR-540S (D/Eb)
'10 Carol CPT-300LR pkt
'89 Yamaha YCR2330S crnt
'13 CarolBrass CFL-6200-GSS-BG flg
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Carpenter Regular Member
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Robert Rowe Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2004 Posts: 5364 Location: Chincoteague, Virginia
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Chris Botti's sound-reinforcement gear |
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mm55 wrote: | Robert Rowe wrote: | mm55 wrote: | Robert Rowe wrote: | What is Botti's "backline" / (sound-reinforcement rig) ? NOT his horn and mouthpiece ... but, his mic ... amplification ... effects (reverb? compressor? attenuator? speakers? delay? etc.?), and so-forth. |
It's not a "back line"; that refers to drumsets and guitar amplifiers.
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"Sorry, Charlie".
I've played in almost every conceivable musical context, aside from show and ballet pits.
It is common to refer to anything NOT ON STAGE, or at "the board" ... as "backline" ... all / most sound-reinforcement gear.
Call it what you wish ....
... as I shall do. |
As the term is used by sound and music professionals all across North America, "backline" equipment is, by definition, ON the stage. Any equipment that's offstage, and any microphones used by performers in the front line (downstage), is by definition, NOT backline equipment. Of course, you can use the term as you see fit, but you should probably avoid signing (or specifying) any technical riders! |
How about we focus on my post-topic, rather than nuances and semantics of technical terms ?
_________________ ~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~
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Robert Rowe Heavyweight Member
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<<Edited by Moderators: Please lay off personal attacks.>>
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Robert Rowe Heavyweight Member
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Robert Rowe wrote: | <<Edited by Moderators: Please lay off personal attacks.>>
~ r2 ~
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... * sigh *
~ r2 ~
deplorable horn-player _________________ ~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~
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