Anybody ever try ClearSonic panels to tame loud drummers??

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Just been considering this lately. Damn drummer is sooo loud. Want to be able to play at a decent volume, but not so loud at rehearsals.

Anybody ever tried these or something similar? I know Joe Bonamassa uses ClearSonic panels for his guitar rig live, so he can turn up the amps and I have seen them on stage in a variety of situations.

Wondering who has experience and what that experience is...thanks.
 
they work quite well for isolating a drummer actually. they not only tame the drummers volume.. but they also take care of a lot of bleed across mikes as well. the down side is the expense.. and they are quite heavy weight-wise.. though they do fold down into a nice package that doesn't take up a lot of room in the pack. they also scratch easily.. and the plastic strips where the panels join and fold is subject to wear. if you do get one be sure to get the case that comes with it. thank me later.
 
1big1":2ac1rbx6 said:
they work quite well for isolating a drummer actually. they not only tame the drummers volume.. but they also take care of a lot of bleed across mikes as well. the down side is the expense.. and they are quite heavy weight-wise.. though they do fold down into a nice package that doesn't take up a lot of room in the pack. they also scratch easily.. and the plastic strips where the panels join and fold is subject to wear. if you do get one be sure to get the case that comes with it. thank me later.
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We use them at church and even with the case they get beat up easily. They work well, you just got to be careful.
 
b.b. king puts one in front of his L-5 when he plays as well. it's a short two panel job that sits in a "v" shape and is about six inches taller than the amp sits.
 
guitarmike":1rtjww2v said:
1big1":1rtjww2v said:
they work quite well for isolating a drummer actually. they not only tame the drummers volume.. but they also take care of a lot of bleed across mikes as well. the down side is the expense.. and they are quite heavy weight-wise.. though they do fold down into a nice package that doesn't take up a lot of room in the pack. they also scratch easily.. and the plastic strips where the panels join and fold is subject to wear. if you do get one be sure to get the case that comes with it. thank me later.
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+1

We use them at church and even with the case they get beat up easily. They work well, you just got to be careful.
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yup. trying to move one of those without the case is your worst accordion nightmare. :D
 
Hhmmm pads with triggers or electronic drum set. I know drumers hate them. Most of them r still in Pre historic ice age times.
 
GtarLover":2kxpxk2g said:
I know Joe Bonamassa uses ClearSonic panels for his guitar rig live, so he can turn up the amps and I have seen them on stage in a variety of situations.
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My friend told me he gave Joe quite a lecture using these for his rig- "wall of plexi" I believe he called them. Will not go into the details but suffice it to say he is not in favor of them. I must admit to still being curious about their usage, but will have to continue that Banamassa discussion with him one of these days.
 
Thanks guys, this is really helpful.

I see the expense, but am thinking of my ears, which are already compromised :doh:

I am definitely getting the case (thanks 1big1). Biggest question now is how many panels do I need for the drum kit? I am thinking 6 panels. Thoughts??
 
six would wrap around the front of a four piece kit without much of a problem. you could always design a small filler panel made of 2x2's and plywood covered with auralex on the inside and use them as a short wall filler if it doesn't cover all the sides.
 
we use 2 x 5 panel so that it wraps basically any kit and protects the audience as well as the singers and backline from the onslaught.

i don't know if i dislike anything more than a hard hit snare tuned bright or cymbals that are smashed like an anvil and not played musically.
 
I hear you Mentoneman...it's not that he is doing "non-musical" things, it's just that he hits hard and we turn up to be heard...then it's just loud overall.

I am really hoping to tame his volume and be able to rehearse at lower levels. Good for everyone's ears AND easier to hear the vocals :thumbsup:

Thanks to all for your comments.
 
I just use three when we gig rehearse just to
Cut down the spl and get a better mix with out
Cymbal wash. Really saves me from the snare
Crack (used to do a lot of shooting) worth every
Penny
 
As said they work great, but are a bitch to move. I remember my drummer calling us all pussies when we got the panels, :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:
 
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