If you mean what fret, it's on the 2nd one, BUT it's also tuned down a whole step, so it'a actually EADGBE. Neil plays it in normal tune with the capo on the second fret, so it's F#BEAC#F#. I believe.
If you mean what kind of capo, it's the regular type of clamp-on. I have to angle it to keep it out of the way of my fingers
I haven't had the SnowBall for a few years, but it worked well enough for this. What I didn't like was the delay when trying to overdub a second track, or even monitoring while recording the first track. But that's mostly the computer's doing, from what I've been told. No expert here.
yea, I use the blue snowball to record my videos, I have a mac and use garageband on a Mac. I usually upload the garageband file into iTunes and from there into iMovie. I find i get a lot better quality sound that way as opposed to just recording in iMovie. I don't think iMovie knows how to take advantage of the full potential of this mike.
Yeah it's purely the computer's fault for this delay you're experiencing. It's actually called "Latency" and depending on your computers sound card, you'll experience different delay in milliseconds. The only way to eliminate it to lower than 11 milliseconds (our ears can't hear any difference beyond this point) is either download and install the latest ASIO drivers (you can google this) or buy a new sound card, though it would have to be one meant specifically for audio recording.
its nice to listen to. there is still room fpr improvements...a bit more of inner conviction which transcends the vocals and it would gain a lot. It's not easy. Be confident in yourself and in your powers, don't try to sing "nice". Sing yourself and your feelings which you have in mind singing the lyrics...
Mine works fine with Vista. I think it has something to do with when they were made. If they were made before '07, then I think they're not compatible. The serial # has to be above 65000, or something of that sort.
Very nice cover. Good job. BTW I'm still searching for "the motel of lost companions, (which) awaits with heated pool and air-conditioned bar". I think it's out west somewhere maybe in Colorado and when I find it, Neil will already be there and I'll sit next ot him on the barstool and we'll talk like old friends and reminisce about the past. He'll tell me about the "Tonights the Night" days and I'll tell him stories of my life. Good Times.
Thanks! It's a Blue Snowball USB mic. It was one of the early USBs for general purpose recording. It has 3 different settings depending on what you're doing.
LOve Thrasher. My fav. line of all time is: "when the aimless blade of science slashed the pearly gates", Genius writing by Neil. Fantastic cover of a Great song!!
Congrats once again on another sensitive and awesome rendition, rahlgren !
Indeed,you,g6120,secretstrummer,beirouth and some other guys make an amazing virtual Rust Fest on 'you tube' (If only I could sing a decent note I'd definitely join you ...) :(
Thanks to my 2 most loyal fans! This guitar's tuned down a whole step because the action is high, so it's in a lower key than it should be; plus I don't have to worry about hitting those high notes that I only seem to find in the shower! Thanks again!
Another beautiful gentle rendition. Your vocal has a nice fragility which is what attracts me to Neil's voice, and the guitar playing is spot on. Didn't spot your new tunes 'cos you don't add 'cover' to your tags ...
Well its just great to see you playing again man! Cool cover, very impressed. Me too, I'm always waiting for the perfect take but I never seem to be happening so I post what it is...
what capo is that ?
TheStunningThing 1 year ago
If you mean what fret, it's on the 2nd one, BUT it's also tuned down a whole step, so it'a actually EADGBE. Neil plays it in normal tune with the capo on the second fret, so it's F#BEAC#F#. I believe.
If you mean what kind of capo, it's the regular type of clamp-on. I have to angle it to keep it out of the way of my fingers
rahlgren 1 year ago
what do you have your stand hanging on to to keep it sideways like that?
tedizkillah 2 years ago
It's on a regular mic stand. The Snowball has a standard threaded hole to fit onto any standard mic stand.
That's a lot of "stands"
rahlgren 2 years ago
Is snowball worth to bye?
And does it record good`?
akaJimShit 2 years ago
I haven't had the SnowBall for a few years, but it worked well enough for this. What I didn't like was the delay when trying to overdub a second track, or even monitoring while recording the first track. But that's mostly the computer's doing, from what I've been told. No expert here.
rahlgren 2 years ago
yea, I use the blue snowball to record my videos, I have a mac and use garageband on a Mac. I usually upload the garageband file into iTunes and from there into iMovie. I find i get a lot better quality sound that way as opposed to just recording in iMovie. I don't think iMovie knows how to take advantage of the full potential of this mike.
Cybrggame 2 years ago
Yeah it's purely the computer's fault for this delay you're experiencing. It's actually called "Latency" and depending on your computers sound card, you'll experience different delay in milliseconds. The only way to eliminate it to lower than 11 milliseconds (our ears can't hear any difference beyond this point) is either download and install the latest ASIO drivers (you can google this) or buy a new sound card, though it would have to be one meant specifically for audio recording.
johnfrison93 2 years ago
its nice to listen to. there is still room fpr improvements...a bit more of inner conviction which transcends the vocals and it would gain a lot. It's not easy. Be confident in yourself and in your powers, don't try to sing "nice". Sing yourself and your feelings which you have in mind singing the lyrics...
gertbacktracks 3 years ago
what chords are you using here?
if you could write them out that would be a big help thanks.
mitch321321 3 years ago
this is beautiful. i have the same snowball =]
Zerodegrees625 3 years ago
Thanks!
rahlgren 3 years ago
oh that's a nice song. i like that kinda stuff. good job buddy. keep it up.
connorlangley44 3 years ago
can you play pocahantas?
iorixs 3 years ago
Never really tried it, but I'll work on it and see how I sound. Thanks for viewing
rahlgren 3 years ago
are you running vista operating system?
iorixs 3 years ago
This was OSX running on a G4 PowerBook. What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?
rahlgren 3 years ago
i read that people are having troubles with running this thing with the vista operating system. what is osx
iorixs 3 years ago
Ah...OS X is on a Mac. Never tried the mic on a PC, but maybe it needs updated drivers for Vista?
rahlgren 3 years ago
Mine works fine with Vista. I think it has something to do with when they were made. If they were made before '07, then I think they're not compatible. The serial # has to be above 65000, or something of that sort.
TheCuddlyKnife 3 years ago
I would have recorded the guitar then the vocals, still really good though. Really shows the power of the Snowball. Good tone!
nikriggs 3 years ago
Yo man, sounds great Rick. We should do this one at the Labor day gig here, what do you think? Hoot
hootman53 3 years ago
Very nice cover. Good job. BTW I'm still searching for "the motel of lost companions, (which) awaits with heated pool and air-conditioned bar". I think it's out west somewhere maybe in Colorado and when I find it, Neil will already be there and I'll sit next ot him on the barstool and we'll talk like old friends and reminisce about the past. He'll tell me about the "Tonights the Night" days and I'll tell him stories of my life. Good Times.
happyjack63 4 years ago
Thank you...hopefully we'll all meet up with Neil someday, eh?
rahlgren 4 years ago
RRROOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
i don't play guitar
albitross1992 4 years ago
Very nice sir. One of my favorite Neil songs. What kind of mic is that - sounds really nice. :)
JeffreyC2 4 years ago
Thanks! It's a Blue Snowball USB mic. It was one of the early USBs for general purpose recording. It has 3 different settings depending on what you're doing.
rahlgren 4 years ago
Excellent, well done.
SydenhamPenge 4 years ago
LOve Thrasher. My fav. line of all time is: "when the aimless blade of science slashed the pearly gates", Genius writing by Neil. Fantastic cover of a Great song!!
Burch9 4 years ago
great job- my favourite Neil song!
Bunji62 5 years ago
Well done!!
anttrip 5 years ago
really, really good Rick... very enjoyable btw..didn't get your message about guitar
1after909 5 years ago
Thank you so much for performing this and posting.
saleens 5 years ago
Congrats once again on another sensitive and awesome rendition, rahlgren !
Indeed,you,g6120,secretstrummer,beirouth and some other guys make an amazing virtual Rust Fest on 'you tube' (If only I could sing a decent note I'd definitely join you ...) :(
DeborahYoung 5 years ago
Thanks to my 2 most loyal fans! This guitar's tuned down a whole step because the action is high, so it's in a lower key than it should be; plus I don't have to worry about hitting those high notes that I only seem to find in the shower! Thanks again!
rahlgren 5 years ago
Another beautiful gentle rendition. Your vocal has a nice fragility which is what attracts me to Neil's voice, and the guitar playing is spot on. Didn't spot your new tunes 'cos you don't add 'cover' to your tags ...
secretstrummer 5 years ago
Well its just great to see you playing again man! Cool cover, very impressed. Me too, I'm always waiting for the perfect take but I never seem to be happening so I post what it is...
beirouth 5 years ago
What a tender rendition of a beautiful song. I was spellbound by your performance. Awesome!
g6120 5 years ago