I have also had very good luck just using a single cardioid condenser mic placed about 2 above the drums when micing my conga bongos. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn or an advance player wanting to further your technique there is something for you. Boris milan, an engineer and mixer who came to the us seven years ago from caracas, venezuela, and has recorded and mixed for top latino artists including carlos. My colleague and mentor kevin wait gets all the credit for choosing this. Secure even your heaviest microphones right to the rim of your snare, tom, or conga with this.
A good old sm57 or 2 will work for live or recording but if you want a fuller sound you can use any common overhead condenser mic. The bongos were originally the only drums used in son music and, because of. If its a 3 conga setup, put the mics on either side of the center conga. Conga and tumba loops is possibly the most useful and versatile percussion sample library you will ever own. While experience is the best teacher, especially when it comes to the constantly changing variables of sound reinforcement, here are some guidelines that can save you a lot of time sorting it out on your own. Use one mic pointed up at a 35 45 degree angle one inch below the head of the djembe pics up the bass and highs really well. Recording hand percussion is often more challenging than it would initially appear to be.
Microphone techniques for live sound reinforcement uci music. Congas often sound better when placed directly on the floor. Conga coordinating numerous groups to advance west. Discussion in drums started by smashh, jul 24, 2017. I really enjoyed this product, im not a huge lp fan, i own their congas and clave blocks, thats it. Open quick view dialog for lp classic ii series conga with chrome hardware. A springloaded jaw makes mounting and fine tuning a breeze and ensures solid placement of mics on snares, toms, timbales, and congas.
From collaboration and creation, through contract management and negotiation, to agreement and esignature, the conga suite has. Allows mic placement close to head without an additional clamping device can be positioned at any lug location around the drum also holds a 38 rod for a percussion accessory. Expertly played by gifted percussionist gary hammond, each wav sample is presented separately as a close micd stereo file and a room mic stereo file enabling you to easily blend between the two for ultimate flexibility and control over the final sound. So i download a sample clip of conga sound here conga beat 2 and the last audio sample the downloaded conga audio was a mp3 file in 11025hz sample rate and 16bits for the bit depth. As for feedbacks, i never had more trouble with congas than other on stage instruments. Dec 04, 2012 a dizzying number of changing parameters create different sonic signatures. For me, ive had the best results using two c414 tliis, each one facing straight down, one aimed at the outer edge of the left conga, the other aimed at the outer edge of the right conga. Can be positioned at any lug location around the drum. Start off with the mic an inch or two back from the cone, perpendicular to the speaker, and about half to twothirds of the way toward the speakers edge. A typical mic setup for the conga, with condensers on top in stereo and a dynamic on the bottom. Allows mic placement close to head without the need for an additional clamp can be positioned at any lug location around. The importance of mic placement for guitar amps with. But engineer extraordinaire bob clearmountain popularized another 2mic technique where both mics are deployed on the batter top head.
Id like the mics to be able to work decent in my studio as well as live. Then you can use the mic for other percussion stuff as well since its pointed up. Managers support individual contributors and are willing to go the extra mile to build a successful team culture. The size of the drum, the material its made of, the number of pieces in the kit, the configuration and type of heads used, the character of the cymbal array, and the way the kit is set up will influence decisions about mike selection and placement. Great product, i would recommend for all conga microphones. The term conga refers to the music groups within cuban comparsas and the music they play. The mic holder attaches easily and quickly and can be semipermanently mounted on your hardware. Before formulating the conga best eq and compression settings, you need to analyze the underlying sound characteristics of a conga sound. A shure sm57 is still considered a good mic for clsoe micing a conga.
The conga drummer s guidebook is the only method book specifically designed for intermediate to advanced conga drummerspacked with exercises on every aspect of. Plain and simple, im not sure there is a company in the state of colorado that treats employees better than conga does. Mic placement when recording a single conga, i typically use one microphone and start with a placement anywhere from 6 inches to two feet from the head of the drum. The 604s are nice and small so thats a plus, however i like the sound of the d2s on a wider range of things toms, congas etc so im unsure of which way to go. Sam i know the 57 is a great all round mic just they do not physically fit into the setup. Son is an organic merging of african and spanish music from the eastern part of cuba. Its also 50 lbs or so lighter than carrying a set of congas, and can be played easily on the lap using the lap strap, although ive also placed the box in a snare. The recording engineers handbook isnt just one authors how to book bobby has. When someone mentions playing bongos, you probably think of a beatnik poet embellishing his obscure poetry with flourishes on a pair of these little drums. Despite the fact that conga is profitable, well respected in the market, and prided itself on saying growth opportunity, conga employees who have worked tirelessly to build the company into what it is today now face job insecurity, dramatically reduced benefits, and working for a company with a poor market reputation.
The lug fits any lp conga, professional size, and works great your conga mics, you have to but the zrod as well. The conga drummer s guidebook is the only method book specifically designed for intermediate to advanced conga drummerspacked with exercises on every aspect of the craft. Multiple miking techniques for recording just about any musical instrument. I have a set of meinl pros, quinto, conga, tumba, and a couple of cosmic percussion, conga and i think it is a requinto. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types. We were just acquired by the company formerly known as apttus. Mar 19, 2012 before formulating the conga best eq and compression settings, you need to analyze the underlying sound characteristics of a conga sound. The conga line is a novelty line dance that was derived from the cuban carnival dance of the same name and became popular in the us in the 1930s and 1950s.
Allows mic placement close to head without an additional clamping device can be positioned at any lug location around the drum also holds a 38 rod for a percussion. Mic stands with 30 fixedlength boom, tripod base, and midpoint locking clutch 3pack. Best live sound mic placement techniques sweetwater. I usually put a boom stand behind me off to the side a little, and extend the boom over my shoulder to get the mic to where it is pointing at the center of the set up, kind of like if it was looking at it. Mic placement is one of the biggest factors of good live sound nothing you do at the board can fix poor mic placement. The mic holder for conga bongo eliminates the need for any cumbersome mic stands or bulky claw attachments which get in the way and make your drums look cluttered. First, place a mic on a boom stand and postion it underneath your conga, record a simple phrase.
Microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste. The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, singleheaded drum from cuba. However, in cuba, where these drums were developed, the word conga is usually only applied to a drum and rhythm played during carnaval similar to brazilian carnaval or mardi gras in the u. Boris milan, an engineer and mixer who came to the us seven years ago from caracas, venezuela, and has recorded and mixed for top latino artists including carlos santana, lola beltran and tania liberdad, doesnt disagree. Conga coordinating numerous groups to advance west michigan. In designing conga, we targeted a solution with a number of key properties. Onstage stands ms7701b euro boom microphone stand black. Expertly played by gifted percussionist gary hammond, each wav sample is presented separately as a close mic d stereo file and a room mic stereo file enabling you to easily blend between the two for ultimate flexibility and control over the final sound.
The dancers form a long, processing line, which would usually turn into a circle. For large, tuned instruments such as xylophones, multiple mics can be used as long as they are. The importance of the mic position on the speaker cone is something many people clearly dont grasp. Microphone placement for the underside of the timbales. Ill look into the 906s though, i was considering 904s fk, thanks for the advice, im a fan of the d2s on my kits toms as well so i do like the fact that i could use them on my drums too, im not too happy with the tones i get from a 604 on my toms. Get the guaranteed best price on congas like the lp conga lug at music123. The conga drummers guidebook by michael spiro latin. This also applies to other drums such as congas and bongos. I have found that the shure sm57 is a decent drum mic, as well as allaround good stage mic for live settings. Unlike toms or snare drums, congas are played with the hands and produce a great variation of sounds and tone.
Ive even put a single mic like an at 4041 sdc over a small percussion setup and captured the entire setup, congas, tymbales, shakers, etc. It has three shuffle steps on the beat, followed by a kick that is slightly ahead of the fourth beat. Oct 14, 2010 checking out my new recording software mic setup. Microphone techniques the selection and placement of. Awareness of room acoustics, system dynamics, musical. Acousticsmicrophone technique wikibooks, open books for an.
Conga is the leader in endtoend digital document transformation. Next, place a mic over the top rim over you congas aiming towards the center of the drum head, about 1 inch from touching the drumhead and record the same simple phrase. Mar 10, 2003 i have never placed a mic under a conga, though it might be considrered a bass drum. Part of the problem is that often the sound pressure levels arent that high so closemiking appears to be sensible approach to take yet a lot of physical movement is involved in playing the instrument in question, making distant mic placement seem like a better option. Though this image may seem somewhat ridiculous, the role of the bongos as an instrument of improvisation and accentuation isnt far from true. The bongos hail from cuba and came into being within the son style of music in the mid1800s. Latin percussion books, conga, bongo, cajon lone star. Congawm is about helping these separate but similar groups and their members to discover and work with each other, for the betterment of everyone involved. Conga is an innetwork congestionaware load balancing mechanism for datacenter fabrics. Information contained in this book has been obtained by thomson course technology ptr from sources believed.
There are books written about acoustics and how to mathematically. Buy your latin percussion mic claw from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Drummers also learn how flooring and conga placement affects tuning and playing sound. In recording situations the number of congas varies with style and musician, so engineers should prepare for several different miking techniques. In addition to amazingly drumlike conga sounds, the box can produce a variety of other tones and pitches by moving around the surface, and responds excellently to finger rolls. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Latin percussion lp592ax claw with microphone mount sweetwater. Spiro goes behind the superficial licks and shows you how to approach any afrolatin rhythm with the right feel, i. I know as the wood in regular drum sets dries and ages that they tend to sound different, but these shells are made of maple, birch, combinations of different woods. It is specially designed to hold any microphone while being extremely compact. I have had great luck with the audix d2 and their rim clamps on congas. Were also about providing a central point of information about what groups exist and what theyre up to.
Allows mic placement close to head without an additional clamping device. A more accurate term, used in a traditional sense and by most spanishspeakers, is tumbadora. All jest aside, having a firm grip on appropriate mike selection and placement will serve you well on a live gig whether youre doing it yourself or trying to convey your needs to the sound engineer at the venue. Equipped with a 38diameter z rod rather than a flexible gooseneck, the lp mic claw offers you rocksolid stability, without seriously limiting your mic placement options. Designed to hold small goosenecks found on newer, smaller mics. This lp conga lug is designed to fit most standard lp congas. Made from an lp exclusive, proprietary plastic blend that provides maximum strength and durability, this ezmount mic claw offers a compact and ergonomic design. The sound coming off the speaker cone changes drastically depending on where you put the mic. Moving the mic closer to the speakers center tends to give a brighter sound, while moving it more toward the edge darkens the sound fig. Allows mic placement close to head without the need for an additional clamp can be positioned at any lug location around the drum also holds a 38 diameter rod for a percussion accessory available in gold or chrome for lp and lp galaxy congas. Allows mic placement close to head without the need for an additional clamp. The conga, a term sometimes mistakenly believed to be.
Some people place a 2nd mic near the floor to capture low end, but given that as a rule you want the conga to cut at a higher frequency than the drums, the low end mic does not seem important. A springloaded jaw makes mounting and fine tuning a breeze and ensures solid placement. Hey guys i need some mics for my live percussion setup, at the moment my two main choices are audix d2s and e604s. Designed to hold small goose neck on new smaller mics.
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