What gear are you singers/screamers using?

CGio · 02-13-2011, 08:21 PM

Hi guys,

Looking to buy my first set up and was wondering if anyone could suggest some gear that a begginer should start out using.

It will be all hardcore/scream lyrics (no clean vocals) and I would just like to know what cheap yet effective gear will give a decent sound.

Cheers guys

CGio · 02-15-2011, 02:02 PM

Come on guys, what mics are you using...amps....

MisterFuzzyHead · 02-15-2011, 06:49 PM

effects too?

Geetarguy · 02-16-2011, 08:02 AM

I don't scream so I can't help much here. I use a MXL condenser microphone for vocals though.

CGio · 02-16-2011, 02:32 PM

What about speakers/amps?

Geetarguy · 02-16-2011, 03:26 PM

600 watt peavy PA usually. While that is being fixed right now, a regular 50 watt acoustic Dean amp. A PA is best.

georg_f · 02-17-2011, 09:29 AM

screamers often don't use condenser mics

the usual choice is a Shure SM7B for recording
for live just use any dynamic mic, e.g. Shure sm58

CGio · 02-17-2011, 02:27 PM

I'm looking at buying an entry level PA system for practice (along with a guitar) but I can't find something that is decent and cheap. I did find this //pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-740-Plus-S715-PA-System?sku=630489 but they don't ship to Australia... Looking for something in the 500 dollar mark, i'm guessing it's not enough?

Add the http: to the front as I can't post links yet :\

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 02-18-2011, 06:36 AM

I have a really weird setup:

Shure SM58 Microphone split two different ways to two different mixer line ins. One of the Mixer line ins is going through a chorus guitar pedal. So, the chorused vocals play simultaneously with cleaner vocals, only mixed to a well different pitch range.

It's strange, but I really like it. Probably not good for screamers, or singers who want clarity.

02-13-2011, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
CGio Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	What gear are you singers/screamers using? Hi guys, Looking to buy my first set up and was wondering if anyone could suggest some gear that a begginer should start out using. It will be all hardcore/scream lyrics (no clean vocals) and I would just like to know what cheap yet effective gear will give a decent sound. Cheers guys

02-15-2011, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
MisterFuzzyHead Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 25	effects too? __________________ Mister Fuzzy Head Keep it Fuzzy Keep it Real [No advertising]

02-15-2011, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
CGio Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	Come on guys, what mics are you using...amps....

02-16-2011, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Geetarguy Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 127	I don't scream so I can't help much here. I use a MXL condenser microphone for vocals though.

02-16-2011, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
CGio Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	What about speakers/amps?

02-16-2011, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geetarguy Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 127	600 watt peavy PA usually. While that is being fixed right now, a regular 50 watt acoustic Dean amp. A PA is best.

02-17-2011, 09:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
georg_f Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vienna Posts: 1	screamers often don't use condenser mics the usual choice is a Shure SM7B for recording for live just use any dynamic mic, e.g. Shure sm58

02-17-2011, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
CGio Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	I'm looking at buying an entry level PA system for practice (along with a guitar) but I can't find something that is decent and cheap. I did find this //pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Phonic-Powerpod-740-Plus-S715-PA-System?sku=630489 but they don't ship to Australia... Looking for something in the 500 dollar mark, i'm guessing it's not enough? Add the http: to the front as I can't post links yet :\