HELP

#1 09-19-2020, 05:50 PM

Much of my play has been in the outback of Nevada--remote bars and campgrounds. And so I've been through a number of battery amps, something light enough to pack around and projective enough to touch a small group.

Much of my play has also been in my small village where a number of musically inclined folks gather on Saturday night to play at the Tree Bar. We all use battery powered amps.

I've tried to get it down to an amp in one hand, a guitar in the other, and a small backpack of miscellaneous items and libation. The problem has been the mic. A mic stand requires another hand or a second trip, thus my fantasy.

A small amp (something like the Roland AC33), with an attached antenna something like on the old portable radios--something that would fold down next to the amp and have a micro mic on the end.

A friend of mine had miniature mics on his eye glasses and regularly recorded major musical events with great fidelity. He's gone, but the small mics remain in my mind.

So, I would like some help in bringing the fantasy to reality. Do any of you know of such a rig? Do any of you have any lines on an antenna that could be attached to an amp? And how about a miniature mic--anyone using one or have suggestions?

Your help will be appreciated.

hubcapsc · #2 09-19-2020, 05:58 PM

There's a strap gizmo that turns your guitar case into a
backpack...

-Mike

guitarwebguy · #3 09-19-2020, 11:03 PM

What about a vocal headset mic? Common with a lot of performers who move around on a stage? Because it’s easily worn, there is some trade off in sound quality but it might work well in your situation

varmonter · #4 09-20-2020, 02:46 AM

I bought one of these. It fits inside
My backpack..
https://www.adorama.com/samk10.html?...dl-gbase-audio

shufflebeat · #5 09-20-2020, 03:22 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hands-Free-...-/142907083014

RockerDuck · #6 09-20-2020, 04:55 AM

I have a Bose S1 pro. I have the backpack that goes with it. The backpack has a compartment in the top to hold alot. So, amp in the backpack, cords and microphone and effects pedals in the top. Two hands free, one for guitar and one for the stand. All in one trip.

Cuki79 · #7 09-20-2020, 05:07 AM

Airturn Gostand is the smallest stand that comes to my mind..

Marty C · #8 09-20-2020, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockerDuck

I have a Bose S1 pro. I have the backpack that goes with it. The backpack has a compartment in the top to hold alot. So, amp in the backpack, cords and microphone and effects pedals in the top. Two hands free, one for guitar and one for the stand. All in one trip.

Same for me as Rogerduck mentions. Also, I use the Xvive wireless system for both mic and guitar, so there are no cables. Works well. Xvive components go in my guitar case and the mic goes in the Bose backpack. I also have a small tray that I leaved clamped to my mic stand for my phone, capos and pics.

#9 09-20-2020, 09:38 AM

Thank all of you for weighing in on question.

Guitar Web; I've considered a headset--something I have yet to try.
Varm; I've tried these--I'm thinking I can get more minimal.
Shuffle; Never seen on of these--something to check out.
Rocker & Marti; I have the SI, shooting for something smaller.
Cuki; Nice, but still too much.

As you can see, I'm look for max minimal: An antenna that folds flat against the amp and can be raised and extended with a mini mic at the end. I'll be taking a closer look at the various suggested options and it may be that I can put some of them together and get to what I want.

Thanks for your time and experience.