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==FOH console and rack== | ==FOH console and rack== | ||
[[Image:MarcCarolan.jpg|thumb|right|Marc Carolan at one of U2 concerts where MUSE was the opening act]] | |||
Front of House engineer Marc Carolan uses a Midas XL4 console along with a rack filled with: | Front of House engineer Marc Carolan uses a Midas XL4 console along with a rack filled with: | ||
* Empirical Labs Distressors and BSS Audio 901 multiband compressors for vocals; | * Empirical Labs Distressors and BSS Audio 901 multiband compressors for vocals; | ||
* Dbx 160s on kick and snare; | * Dbx 160s on kick and snare; | ||
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==Monitors== | ==Monitors== | ||
'''In-ear monitors''' | '''In-ear monitors''' | ||
[[Image:Matt_beltpack_wembley.jpg|thumb|right|Matt with Sennheiser EK300 beltpack]] | [[Image:Matt_beltpack_wembley.jpg|thumb|right|Matt with Sennheiser EK300 beltpack]] | ||
All three band members use '[http://www. | All three band members use '[http://www.westone.com/catalog/um2-dual-driver-monitor Westone]' UM2 In-Ear Monitors (IEMs). | ||
The whole purpose of In-Ear Monitoring is to reduce outside noise so that the artist can listen to the mix at comfortable levels thus saving his/her hearing, and as each set are custom made to fit their ear perfectly, over 20dB of isolation is given. The wireless transmitters are Sennheiser G3 300.<ref>http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/newspage.asp?transid=3264</ref> | |||
Also, Dominic has two L-Acoustics dV-SUB subwoofers<ref>http://www.l-acoustics-us.com/products-dv-sub-66.html</ref> sitting behind him to add more low end to his monitoring needs and Chris has two d&b J-SUBs for the same reason.<ref>http://muse.mu/gallery/official/photo/21827/</ref><ref>http://muse.mu/images/official/photo/21824/</ref> | |||
Also, Dominic has two L-Acoustics dV-SUB subwoofers<ref>http://www.l-acoustics-us.com/products-dv-sub-66.html</ref> sitting behind him to add more low end to his monitoring needs | |||
==Monitor console and rack== | ==Monitor console and rack== | ||
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==PA System== | ==PA System== | ||
The PA system used for The Resistance Tour consists of ''d&b audiotechnik'': | The PA system used for The Resistance Tour consists of ''d&b audiotechnik''<ref>http://www.dbaudio.com/en/articles/ft_out?num=/web/live/en/articles/long/muse_10</ref>: | ||
*'''Main Array:''' J8/J12 | *'''Main Array:''' J8/J12 | ||
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*'''Subs:''' J-SUB | *'''Subs:''' J-SUB | ||
*'''Fill with Subs:''' Q10 | *'''Fill with Subs:''' Q10 | ||
*'''Amps:''' 96 D12 amps (digital in) | *'''Amps:''' 96 D12 amps (digital in) | ||
*'''A/D Conversion:''' Apogee Rosetta 800 | *'''A/D Conversion:''' Apogee Rosetta 800 | ||
*'''System Processor:''' Dolby Lake | *'''System Processor:''' Dolby Lake | ||
==Plectrum== | ==Plectrum== | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 11 May 2010
Backing tracks and click-tracks
Muse make increasing use of backing tracks when performing live. This is a recorded track that the band play along to in order to add extra layers to their music which cannot be played by only three people.
This includes, for example, the orchestral strings in "Butterflies & Hurricanes", the synthesizer arpeggio in Bliss and the "Now, I want it now" backing vocals in "Hysteria" are played by Morgan Nicholls.
To keep in time with this track, the band have a digital metronome – synchronised to the recording – playing through their In-Ear Monitors, which the audience do not hear. A click track is also used in some songs which do not have backing tracks in order to keep in time with synchronised guitar effects like delays, for example in "Sing For Absolution".
FOH console and rack
Front of House engineer Marc Carolan uses a Midas XL4 console along with a rack filled with:
- Empirical Labs Distressors and BSS Audio 901 multiband compressors for vocals;
- Dbx 160s on kick and snare;
- Tube-Tech LCA-2B on bass and guitars;
- Eventide H3000 for vocal processing;
- Yamaha SPX2000s for drum effects.
Monitors
In-ear monitors
All three band members use 'Westone' UM2 In-Ear Monitors (IEMs).
The whole purpose of In-Ear Monitoring is to reduce outside noise so that the artist can listen to the mix at comfortable levels thus saving his/her hearing, and as each set are custom made to fit their ear perfectly, over 20dB of isolation is given. The wireless transmitters are Sennheiser G3 300.[1]
Also, Dominic has two L-Acoustics dV-SUB subwoofers[2] sitting behind him to add more low end to his monitoring needs and Chris has two d&b J-SUBs for the same reason.[3][4]
Monitor console and rack
- Digidesign Profile (for Automation, Delay & Reverb)
- Midas Heritage 3000
PA System
The PA system used for The Resistance Tour consists of d&b audiotechnik[5]:
- Main Array: J8/J12
- Centre Hang: Q1
- Subs: J-SUB
- Fill with Subs: Q10
- Amps: 96 D12 amps (digital in)
- A/D Conversion: Apogee Rosetta 800
- System Processor: Dolby Lake
Plectrum
- Main article: Plectrums
Maraca
Two maracas were used by Christopher Wolstenholme for the verse of "Endlessly" during the Absolution Tour.
Cabasa
Morgan Nicholls uses a cabasa during Supermassive Black Hole, live. It was previously referred to as a "shaker" by fans, but when asked at the Royal Albert Hall gig on 12th April, 2008 he revealed that it was a cabasa. This has become a point of humour amoung Official Message Board members.
Llama toenails
Used on "Screenager" and "United States of Eurasia", on which Matt described them as being "back with a vengeance".[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/newspage.asp?transid=3264
- ↑ http://www.l-acoustics-us.com/products-dv-sub-66.html
- ↑ http://muse.mu/gallery/official/photo/21827/
- ↑ http://muse.mu/images/official/photo/21824/
- ↑ http://www.dbaudio.com/en/articles/ft_out?num=/web/live/en/articles/long/muse_10
- ↑ Samantha Clode. (2009-06-24). Viva la Resistance!. jmag. Retrieved 2009-06-25 from www.muselive.com. [verify]
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