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Topic: Stupid Question about Mics and pedals |
Will Brown
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Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2017 6:22 pm |
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| Hello can a person run a pedal off a instrument effects pedal. like can I hook up my instrument mic on my instrument then run a cable from my mic to a effects box then from effects box to amp. with out hurting the mic or effects box in any way. thanks for your info I am new to this effects stuff and need your input suggestions thanks |
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Godfrey Arthur
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3rd Rock
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Posted 28 Aug 2017 6:52 pm
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It won't hurt your mic. Whether you get a good enough signal out of this chain might be the issue. A pedal is high impedance guitar signal oriented. A mic most used these days is low impedance for mic related connections like XLR 3 pin balanced connections and signals. You might not get enough gain out of your mic going through a pedal unless it's a vocal processor pedal designed for mics.
Turn your amp down when making initial connections or you might freak out from a high pitched squeal known as feedback.
What do you plan to get out of this connection?
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Will Brown
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2017 6:57 pm mic and pedals
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| Thanks Godfrey I am just experminting trying to get different sounds out of some of my dobros. I have never used pedals ever before. and just trying different set ups but I don't think pedals are for me. I like things simple and easy and not a lot of set up and so on. thanks |
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Godfrey Arthur
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3rd Rock
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Posted 28 Aug 2017 7:01 pm
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A pickup might get you there easier if you're inclined rather than a mic. Depending on the mic and the next thing plugged into it can be daunting to get together compared to a pickup that will readily accept pedals.
Made for Dobro, Dobro Sensor...
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Scott Duckworth
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Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 29 Aug 2017 4:57 am
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If you really want a mic, you might think about one of these Myers Pickups, which are mics with a high impedance 1/4" output. They aren't too expensive.
https://www.myerspickups.com/pickups/the-grip-series
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Brett Lanier
From:
Madison, TN
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Posted 29 Aug 2017 9:16 am
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They make a device for this, but you may be better off putting the effects in line after a pickup like Godfrey described. I like the way a dobro sounds on it's own too, but some guys are doing interesting things live with the help of a few pedals. Andy Hall comes to mind.
https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/accessory/mic-pre-fx-loop/mixinglink |
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Joe Ribaudo
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2017 9:59 am
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If you're running your guitar mic through an amp - not a PA - have you checked to see if the amp has an Effects Loop?
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Mitchell Smithey
From:
Dallas, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2017 3:04 pm
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| The Eventide Mixing Link will let you do that and much more. I own one and it is a remarkable product. |
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