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Post subject: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:33 pm
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I am a novice with a Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster and a Mustang III amp. I am sure I will never play/perform outside of my home.

I've come to realize that I much prefer playing my guitar with a bit of volume behind it, but when I do, it drowns out my singing. I presume the only solution to that imbalance is to amplify my voice as well, and I was wondering if there's a reasonable way to do that right through my amp, or if that's not plausible, if anyone would recommend an inexpensive choice for what I presume would be an additional amp/microphone/mic stand combo. (Or some other solution?)

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Post subject: Re: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:23 pm
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You can get a little 2 channel mixer and mount it on the back. Route your effects loop through it and add a mike.


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Post subject: Re: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 1:52 am
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There are many ways to do this, of course.

I use a full size mixer (a two channel mixer as mentioned previously would work also) and run it to a stereo hifi preamp into a power amp wired to a pair of bookshelf full range speakers, and that does work. You could likely use a small economical mixer fed into a stereo of your choice (y cord optional depending on your input output needs) and speakers of your choice. I'm not sure I would use my best hifi speakers though as second hand, flea market, or discount stores' speakers might do the trick, etc. I supplemented my major speakers this way, and I use my vocal speakers as my B speakers while my regulars are my A speakers.

Just make sure that whatever you drive your vocal speakers with that the power provided will meet your needs. In my case I am pushing 150 watts per channel, but I need only 1/2 to 2/3 of that.

Although, I am using my stereo temporarily with the mixer, I have another 160 watt per side hifi amp that was just given to me today and it will simply power the mixer's output with no need for a preamp (some mixers have built in amps, but my preference is to have the power separately provided).

Whichever way that you decide to amp your mike, you may have some of the tools available now, and, even if you don't, the possibilities can be done with little expense as opposed to having something that will be more appropriate for live performance outside the home. You may find, however, that your setup will do double duty just fine accordingly.

One last thing: You'll want to have some control (note: not all amplifiers have volume control) over the vocal tone (EQ). That's where the mixer (and/or preamp) comes in. This will also be useful to prevent feedback.

Another variation is to use a vocal pedal that allows you to run it into a mixer, preamp/stereo, or directly to an amp. Good luck on your choice, HM.

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Post subject: Re: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:18 am
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Just but a Fender Acoustasonic and plug in your mic. Done deal!

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Post subject: Re: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:21 pm
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Thanks for the help, folks.


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Post subject: Re: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:50 am
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Depends on how much $ you want to throw at this.

The best solution IMO is a small inexpensive mixer, (one with built in effects), Go DI with the mustang (or a mic like an SM57) and a vocal mic (like an SM58), stand/cable, and the, just use headphones,

You will hear yourself perfectly all the time and will have total control over the guitar/vocal volumes.


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Post subject: Re: Advice regarding amping voice
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:20 pm
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KidBlast wrote:
Depends on how much $ you want to throw at this.

The best solution IMO is a small inexpensive mixer, (one with built in effects), Go DI with the mustang (or a mic like an SM57) and a vocal mic (like an SM58), stand/cable, and the, just use headphones,

You will hear yourself perfectly all the time and will have total control over the guitar/vocal volumes.

Sorry, what's "DI"?


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