Question About Microphones

[Boof96]

Huh?

Mixing boards with more than 100 channels have been around for some time. Heck Sony has a 168 input board. I can think of a few ways to accomodate 135 mic inputs.

Actually micing everything is eventually going to be realized as the only way to acceptably do sound in drum corps with amplification. It'll be great between the 35 yard lines, until they realize they'll need a speaker array to get the sound out to the 10s.

Regards,

John Swartz

excactly what part of my post did you read that I stated the sound boards do not exist?????????? I only stated that they would have to purchase one. Even if a corps bought a board that was over a 100 channels the problem of finding wireless mikes that can operate on 135 seperate frequencies is still a pretty big hurdle to overcome.

[Iplaytimpani]

Now now...

If we argue over this, Mom will have won. And that's simply not an option. :P

Edited July 21, 2006 by Iplaytimpani

[Snapettes Mom]

Okay we had some late night discussions last night and there has been a compromise. We will only have the guard wearing the mikes since they can sing pretty well. Will turn down the speakers when they stop to pose. Heavy breathing would sound wierd.

Mom

[Liam]

Heavy breathing would sound wierd.

Well ..... now .... that all depends on what your show theme is ...... ^0^

Edited July 21, 2006 by Liam

[badmatchespartdos]

Well ..... now .... that all depends on what your show theme is ...... ^0^

perv

[bobchilds]

We are thinking about purchasing a full set of wireless headset microphones for all 135 members of our corps at finals. Does anyone have an estimate how much money this would cost? We already have a plenty of rechargable batteries and skin colored tape.

Mom

I think the logical follow-up question for this is, which corps are you with??? I can't seem to remember a D1 corps called the "Snapettes" making finals.

[hughesmr]

We are thinking about purchasing a full set of wireless headset microphones for all 135 members of our corps at finals. Does anyone have an estimate how much money this would cost?

Probably at least as much as 20-25 tanks of fuel. :)

Mike in OH

[Gentleman Marcher]

Okay we had some late night discussions last night and there has been a compromise. We will only have the guard wearing the mikes since they can sing pretty well. Will turn down the speakers when they stop to pose. Heavy breathing would sound wierd.

Mom

I look forward to the 2007 production including Gwen Stefani's "Keep On Dancin'".

[Blackstar]

I think the biggest issue would be the skin colored tape. Do you know how many shades of tape you would need for blacks and tanned white people. b**bs

[Snapettes Mom]

I'm not sure if this will make any things any more clear. If you breeze through press release from a couple of years ago click on the link to our website at the bottom at least you can make an educated guess : )

IceDen Hockey Dome, NW Canada -- The Snapettes proudly present their

annual 2002 Egg Beater Breakfast Awards. Presenting the awards from her

podium, our hard headed, big butted drum major Teri Stocky. Assisting

her with the presentation of shinny plaques, patches and glittering

trophies will be various guest members from notable DCI and DCA corps.

Best Bus Driver Award

Presented by the Magic Of Orlando bus mechanic Dan Hammer. Dan was

keeper of the the cuban cigar collection and responsible for the wild

parties on the way home from Madison. The envelope please?

It's Kumur! The Snapettes bus number 2 driver. Kumur has been through a

lot with the Snapettes ever since he was kidnaped from his taxi while

napping at the wheel from our rifle totting color guard 2 and a half

seasons ago in Casper Wyoming..

Most Noticeable Body Movement Award

Presented by the most daring member of the Cavalier colorguard and noted

for his crowd favorite maneuver, running one lap as fast he can around

the corps, Ion Pane.

The award is presented to the former Snapettes 1972 Alumni marching

timpani line. The 42 members who were ejected from the corps after the

first show on tour and sent home do not qualify. Protesting during a the

show because they claimed we had hid the wing nuts on the tripod legs is

unfounded. The two members who proudly carried the drums all season with

no complaints will receive a jar of wing nuts preserved for the past 30

years.

Best Drum Corps Salute Award

Presented by East coast senior corps drum major icon, Chris Kilian of

the Bushwackers. Chris could not be here tonight to present the award.

In his place Ken Mazur will do the honors. Oops make that JJBOYD. Just a

minute please. Ken and JJBOYD will be presenting this award together.

The award is presented to The Colorguard Captain. With her wry grin and

non stop spin who else is more deserving of this fine award. The

Snapettes Colorguard Captain has a remarkable talent doing one of the

most slow motion drum corps salutes ever. Last year at the Drum Over The

Cliffs show in Alcapulco, Mexico her salute lasted over a half an hour

before she dove a hundred feet over the cliff herself during the

competition.

Rookie Of The Year Award

Presented by one of the most well known voices on RAMD. No it's not

about you... We have put a hood over her head and disgused her voice to

protect all of the innocent readers from what she really thinks of this

award. Please read the subtitles instead.

The award is presented to the hamsters who survived riding in the Diddle

Brother Rookie Base Drums all season. Thanks for letting them/it go

boys.

Most Dedicated Fan Award

The rumor is indeed true. It's a tie, for the lame duck of g..d.

Presenting the award is our corps Director Sister McMeanitt C.C. The

envelope please?

The award goes to the Renegades and Bushwackers. The Renegades offered

to sacrifice some 40 of their own members to march along with the

Snapettes wearing Snapettes T-shirts at the 4th of July parade in

Redwood City last summer. The last minute offer was to close to the

deadline to enter the parade and then their was that darn fiasco with

the other Snapettes Miniature Pony Drill Team. Arrrg. Proudly sharing

the award are the Bushwackers. The Bushwackers offered to place a full

page advertisement in their home show program sponsoring the Snapettes.

We sent the artwork and hoped for the best. We believe it was used in

good faith but were still waiting to here back. Eh?

Triple D Program Award

Formally known as the Donations, Directions and Donuts Program this

award could go to many of the volunteers and behind the scenes folks who

have inspired the corps and given in their own way. Presenting the award

tonight conferrencing from separate pay phones Los Carlos-Los Carlos and

Fishsticks

Tonight's award can be picked up by everyone at the folding table

outside hall by the corps 40 and a half foot long BBQ with smoker in the

rear. We have boxes of Volume Donuts. Please take one during

intermission. Click.

Intermission

The Silver Spork Award, Most Really Gullible Award, Broken Ear Drum

Award and The Wooomph! Award have been withdrawn because nobody was

actually interested.

Special Honorary Snapping Fingers Coffee Cup Award

Presented by Madison Scout Color Guard instructor. Fin Spinster, who was

known to secretly make Madison Scout colorguard members spin their

equipment in between the busses in the parking lot until they passed out

from bus fumes. It's no wonder they couldn't catch anything all season.

Tonight's award goes to the other Snapettes Miniature Pony Drill Team.

They will be presented with a framed score of our traditional street

beat, 'Beat A Dead Horse Again'.

Snapettes Fellow Award

Joining the ranks of other Snapettes fellow legend, Stan Maddox, this

year will go to Chris Kilian. Thank you and thank you again.

The Snapettes will be announcing audition dates for the 2003TOUR in the

next few days.

Wish You We're Here.

SNAPETTES!

http://www.geocities.com/snapettes/2001_Lame.html

Pick Up T-shirt here.

http://www.cafepress.com/snapettes