Feedback Destroyer

[Booche]

I'm looking for a feedback destroyer now ive been looking around and noticed that the behringer ones are looking very popular so would like something similar if possible.

Nothing to big lol and rackmountable if possible

Cheap as well lol ;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Why do you need one for?

AS far as I'm aware, all they do is cut out certain frequencies. Wouldn't it be better to try and sort the problem out by adjusting mics and speakers?

[Booche]

Why do you need one for?

AS far as I'm aware, all they do is cut out certain frequencies. Wouldn't it be better to try and sort the problem out by adjusting mics and speakers?

Tried that and for some reason i still get some feedback :(

Also my mixer is weird as the only control i have is the gain :(

[Digital Jack]

What mikes do you use ?

[Booche]

I use the wharfdale usx800 wireless mic and 2 wired mics 1 behringer and one unbranded lol

[supersound]

Akg mikes are marvellous mind you speaker placement has alot to do with feeback too.

Paul

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I use the wharfdale usx800 wireless mic and 2 wired mics 1 behringer and one unbranded lol

There's your answer. Cheaper mics are prone to feedback in my experience.

[Booche]

There's your answer. Cheaper mics are prone to feedback in my experience.

No problem think it's time to look at alternatives then :o but i didn't/don't feel that the Wharfdale one is cheap :eek:

Thankyou for the help :)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

No problem think it's time to look at alternatives then :o but i didn't/don't feel that the Wharfdale one is cheap :eek:



Not cheap in terms of mics Dave, but still fairly cheap in terms of radio mics. It is still a budget mic hance my comment.

[Booche]

No worries Darren like i say ill have a look around and see what the Shure's are going for etc as im guessing that would proberley be my best bet.

Still would like a feedback destroyer just incase budget doesn't stretch to the Shure price's ;)

[Excalibur]

There's your answer. Cheaper mics are prone to feedback in my experience.

Agreed. Chap wandered off towards my speaker on Friday with a wireless SM58 in his hand. No need for the frantic dash to the mute button, which pleased and surprised me.

Dave, cable mics, look for SM58, second hand if need be. It's not my favourite mic, but it's ultra reliable, and does what it says on the tin. I personally prefer Senny 82* upwards, equally reliable.

Wireless, well that's tricky. For my money, best budget one is Senny Freeport. Double the budget, and more options appear.

[Booche]

Agreed. Chap wandered off towards my speaker on Friday with a wireless SM58 in his hand. No need for the frantic dash to the mute button, which pleased and surprised me.

Dave, cable mics, look for SM58, second hand if need be. It's not my favourite mic, but it's ultra reliable, and does what it says on the tin. I personally prefer Senny 82* upwards, equally reliable.

Wireless, well that's tricky. For my money, best budget one is Senny Freeport. Double the budget, and more options appear.

It is more the wireless side im looking at as the wired one isn't bad and doesn't feedback,

But just wanted to open my options and invest in a decent mic :D

[Digital Jack]

It's been mentioned that the Shure SM58's are good at limiting feedback due to their cardioid pickup , (cheapo mikes don't usually have such decent elements - hence the feedback situation can be difficult to control).
SM58's can be got for 50 quid or so if you are patient (2ND hand of course).
If you do go for ANY Shure mike you should be warned that there are LOADS of fakes on the market , you will have to be very careful when buying Shure mikes weather they are corded or cordless.

Bear in mind that a feedback destroyer will effect the sound of your gear.
A feedback destroyer is a broadband (notch) filter and it will reduce large bands of frequencies in order to do its job.
Also , a feedback destroyer will most probably require adjustment each time you change venue as each venue will have a different acoustic signature.......

The moral of this story ;
Kill (if you can) the source of the feedback - don't try and filter it out further down the line.

I hope this helps.


Oh , if you were to buy an active feedback destroyer , you would most likely experience a 'pumping' effect whilst it's doing its job.

[Booche]

Right so better mic's it is then lol

Thankyou to everyone for the help and advice :D

[Davy]

Your better buying a new SM58 than a second hand one , second hand sell for £50-£60 and new ones are only &85


Buy new and you'll know it's genuine , it's not been dropped in a pint , spat on etc etc .


On the surface the fakes look good but there still worth the same as any other cheap mic.

I use a Beta58 and there about £150 but I've never had an issue with that mic where as my others are prone to feedback. Behringer , peavey etc

[Booche]

Thankyou Davey :)