Recent content by beatbug

Hi All, I just purchased a Realistic 33-1070 omni mic from Ebay. After searching I understand this mic was made by Shure in Mexico. (Correct me if I'm wrong). What model of Sure mic is it modeled after? It looks more like an Electrovoice announcers mic. The reason I got this mic was to use it...

Hi, I'm a drummer and know little about guitars amps. Our guitar player is having trouble with the life (and quality) of the tubes in his amp. His amp is a Fender. I think it's a Delux Reverb amp with one 12" speaker. Can anyone suggest a brand of tube(s) that have a longer life or are more...

Hi, I'm new to soldering and ordered a CSI-Station1A soldering station from Circuit Specialist Inc. I also ordered 2 extra 0.8mm chisel soldering tips but they are not in stock and are on back order. Does anyone know of other brand soldering tips that are compatible or interchangeable with the...

Hi, Does anyone know of a tambourine for live use that won't lose jingles and fall apart after a few club gigs? The tambourine is usually used for audience participation, I've tried several of the under $20 ones but they don't last. I don't mind spending more money but I don't want the same...

Remember those chepo K micro mics. I'm going to try it out on batter side of an 18" kick tonight in a small R&R trio just for fun. It's going through a small PA, Mackie 808s, Yamaha 15's. We only mic 3 vocals guitar and kick.