Hey @HubHed, what would you suggest i use to plug microphones for an acoustic drum-set into so that i can just use one port on the jam hub for 4 microphones? Im looking into getting this but i want to make sure that there's something to accommodate this need for a reasonable price. Product suggestions?
@Vallcon Hey, man. I've used a number of different small format mixers. I like the Mackie Tapco (no longer made so you can get 'em cheap on eBay) mixers. The Alesis ones rock too. I make a submix on the small mixer then send that to the JamHub using a stereo connection so the entire band hears the drums in stereo. Pan the mics appropriately and it sound AWESOME! Let me know if that helps. Steve
@OuterHavenSS You are totally right, it's not clear in this video. There is a small sub mixer down near the drummer so he can tune his drum mix to what he wants. We are using just three mics, like at a small gig. A kick mic and two overheads. Does that clear it up? Thanks for the question.
One question, Can you connect a normal mp3/cellphone and play a song letting everyone else in the band hear and play-a-long to that? I like to listen to songs while i play but it would be nice doing that with my band aswell. Hearing them and the song at the same time.
@gummipo Yes, absolutely! I've done it many times. And, because each person has control of their own mix, if you want to hear the song loud you can turn it up while someone else turns it down. You have total mix control.
Hey HUBHED, Who are the kids in all of your videos? Family members or something? It's fantastic they are all playing music. A life without music (listening, and/or playing) would be fucked. The kids always like goofy though. They always play weird music. No serious music fans? They are all young. Give it time.
@FUCKYOUIAMOVER18 Nope, those are kids that we hired for the day. They are in a few bands and our video person knew they were good kids and good musicians. These kids are serious music fans and they are awesome for their age. By the time they are in their 20's they could be amazing! One of the bands is called Switcharoo and the other is called Awesome Express. Look 'em up.
I don't understand all my boys knocking on the jamhub. It's legit! If you ever want to plug a few guys up and get in a little practice in a green room or you've got crappy neighbors, the jamhub does what it says it'll do.
@fordshop11 You are right, but it sound SOOOOOO much better when you use some good studio drum/isolation headphones. It sounds like you're in a high-end studio, even if it's a low-rent room. :o) Give it a try, you'll be smiling.
@budsteppah Actually, what we hear from customers is that if you have more than 2 singers a JamHub is pretty much the best thing that ever happened for your band. Bands that do vocals and harmonies typically have to do "vocals only" practices since loud rehearsals in small room make it nearly impossible for singers to hear each other very well. I think you're thinking that the mic inputs don't work with the instrument inputs but they do work at the same time. So you'll have 5 to 7 mic inputs.
@Garnsay Yes, you can mic your amp or, if your amp has a headphone jack or direct out jack you can use that. I've used the JamHub with a nice 5W amp for my guitar and it sounds terrific.
@milkygear Ummmm, am I missing something here? He is actually playing, you can hear the bass quite clearly with headphones or good speakers (not computer speakers). Are you a buddy of his and busting on him? :o)
Cool consept, but having to mic your kit can be a pain. Not only in terms of money. For instance when you don't have a private practice space you'll have to tuck you kit and mics around, and this system would create that much more build-up time having to wire the mics and adjust them. Also for a multi-mic setup (common for drums) you would need an external mixer, consting you extra money and also another thing to drag with you. Perfect for a full electric layout though.
@ThaTyger All true. We've heard of people using one mic for the whole kit placed "strategically" and using a "one mic per drum/cymbal" approach as well. The goal is more music making and better sounding rehearsals. Even if you do have a practice space, a lot of sound in a small space makes rehearsals muddy and feedback ridden. With this type of jam everyone gets great sound and full control over what they hear. Cool!
@ThaTyger@ThaTyger Hi, I saw this deal in the new guitar center flyer for "Digital Reference" drum mics. 4 mics and a carrying case for $89. Probably not the best mics money can buy, but a good way to get things started.
This goes with my post below. Hope all is well. Keep playing!
No comment from drummers yet. Hey guys, you've never heard the band as clearly as you will when jamming this way. Clear drums and clear band. No "mush of sound" coming from beyond your drum kit, just clean clear music for you and the band.
is jake frome two and a half man playing keyboards?
drumss13 3 weeks ago
Hey @HubHed, what would you suggest i use to plug microphones for an acoustic drum-set into so that i can just use one port on the jam hub for 4 microphones? Im looking into getting this but i want to make sure that there's something to accommodate this need for a reasonable price. Product suggestions?
Vallcon 3 weeks ago
@Vallcon Hey, man. I've used a number of different small format mixers. I like the Mackie Tapco (no longer made so you can get 'em cheap on eBay) mixers. The Alesis ones rock too. I make a submix on the small mixer then send that to the JamHub using a stereo connection so the entire band hears the drums in stereo. Pan the mics appropriately and it sound AWESOME! Let me know if that helps. Steve
HubHed 3 weeks ago
independent mix. now that is smart. ive never used it thoug
MinerboMusic 1 month ago
So how does a Mic'd drum kit work with this..We have a total of 7 microphone cables. Seems like a flaw here.
OuterHavenSS 2 months ago
@OuterHavenSS You are totally right, it's not clear in this video. There is a small sub mixer down near the drummer so he can tune his drum mix to what he wants. We are using just three mics, like at a small gig. A kick mic and two overheads. Does that clear it up? Thanks for the question.
HubHed 2 months ago
One question, Can you connect a normal mp3/cellphone and play a song letting everyone else in the band hear and play-a-long to that? I like to listen to songs while i play but it would be nice doing that with my band aswell. Hearing them and the song at the same time.
gummipo 4 months ago
@gummipo Yes, absolutely! I've done it many times. And, because each person has control of their own mix, if you want to hear the song loud you can turn it up while someone else turns it down. You have total mix control.
Does that help?
HubHed 4 months ago
Hey HUBHED, Who are the kids in all of your videos? Family members or something? It's fantastic they are all playing music. A life without music (listening, and/or playing) would be fucked. The kids always like goofy though. They always play weird music. No serious music fans? They are all young. Give it time.
FUCKYOUIAMOVER18 8 months ago
@FUCKYOUIAMOVER18 Nope, those are kids that we hired for the day. They are in a few bands and our video person knew they were good kids and good musicians. These kids are serious music fans and they are awesome for their age. By the time they are in their 20's they could be amazing! One of the bands is called Switcharoo and the other is called Awesome Express. Look 'em up.
HubHed 4 months ago
I don't understand all my boys knocking on the jamhub. It's legit! If you ever want to plug a few guys up and get in a little practice in a green room or you've got crappy neighbors, the jamhub does what it says it'll do.
12ealDeal 9 months ago
the headphones won't block out all the acoustic drums sound so you really don't need to mic it up!!!
fordshop11 10 months ago
@fordshop11 You are right, but it sound SOOOOOO much better when you use some good studio drum/isolation headphones. It sounds like you're in a high-end studio, even if it's a low-rent room. :o) Give it a try, you'll be smiling.
HubHed 10 months ago
@fordshop11 You do if you want to record.
Vallcon 3 weeks ago
" all you're hearing right now are the acoustic drums"
Yeah, no shit.
link3775 11 months ago
and if in your band there are more than like 2 singers this thing is pretty useless
budsteppah 1 year ago
@budsteppah Actually, what we hear from customers is that if you have more than 2 singers a JamHub is pretty much the best thing that ever happened for your band. Bands that do vocals and harmonies typically have to do "vocals only" practices since loud rehearsals in small room make it nearly impossible for singers to hear each other very well. I think you're thinking that the mic inputs don't work with the instrument inputs but they do work at the same time. So you'll have 5 to 7 mic inputs.
HubHed 1 year ago 2
is there any effects on this?
DANnJORDAN 1 year ago
I have a question. Do you have to use a floor guitar effect to be a modeling amp or can i just use my amp itself into the jamhub?
Garnsay 1 year ago
@Garnsay Yes, you can mic your amp or, if your amp has a headphone jack or direct out jack you can use that. I've used the JamHub with a nice 5W amp for my guitar and it sounds terrific.
HubHed 1 year ago
look at that fat guy wail on the bass! oh wait hes not actually playing anything.
milkygear 1 year ago
@milkygear Ummmm, am I missing something here? He is actually playing, you can hear the bass quite clearly with headphones or good speakers (not computer speakers). Are you a buddy of his and busting on him? :o)
HubHed 1 year ago
@milkygear hahaha muderface
MrSexyAZN 1 year ago
Cool consept, but having to mic your kit can be a pain. Not only in terms of money. For instance when you don't have a private practice space you'll have to tuck you kit and mics around, and this system would create that much more build-up time having to wire the mics and adjust them. Also for a multi-mic setup (common for drums) you would need an external mixer, consting you extra money and also another thing to drag with you. Perfect for a full electric layout though.
ThaTyger 1 year ago
@ThaTyger All true. We've heard of people using one mic for the whole kit placed "strategically" and using a "one mic per drum/cymbal" approach as well. The goal is more music making and better sounding rehearsals. Even if you do have a practice space, a lot of sound in a small space makes rehearsals muddy and feedback ridden. With this type of jam everyone gets great sound and full control over what they hear. Cool!
HubHed 1 year ago
@ThaTyger @ThaTyger Hi, I saw this deal in the new guitar center flyer for "Digital Reference" drum mics. 4 mics and a carrying case for $89. Probably not the best mics money can buy, but a good way to get things started.
This goes with my post below. Hope all is well. Keep playing!
HubHed 1 year ago
No comment from drummers yet. Hey guys, you've never heard the band as clearly as you will when jamming this way. Clear drums and clear band. No "mush of sound" coming from beyond your drum kit, just clean clear music for you and the band.
HubHed 1 year ago