Upright Bass - What Would You Do?

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I understand the dynamic between an outdoor festival and an indoor (small) concert.

That being said, the technical riders I received from each band (for the Newport dates) did not distinguish between outdoor and indoor performances. They were their standard tech rider for any performance (large or small; inside or outside) during their particular tour.

Sometimes a special tech rider is created for a "one-off" event, recording and such.
Those type of riders could indeed include additional inputs for bass and any other instrument.

With regard to the Newport festivals, I could have added a few additional inputs, but I decided to go with what was standard in their tour tech rider.

When I'm recording for an album (CD) release I usually go with at least four inputs for upright bass.
Sometimes it's more than what I use to capture drums.
I want plenty of options even if one of the options is a pick-up or direct output.
It's just how I get it done.

IMO, as long as it sounds good in the end, there is no right or wrong way of getting it done.

Originally Posted by sonare

Those festivals are outdoors unless I am mistaken-- mine is indoors so it is a different thing entirely-- more like a session with an audience and very light PA.

Rich

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