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Main reason I don't take my baffle out to gigs is because the other guitar player and the bass player don't have or use them... so what's the benefit if I'm the only one?
That doesn't stop Joe!
NPB_EST.1979 wrote:Main reason I don't take my baffle out to gigs is because the other guitar player and the bass player don't have or use them... so what's the benefit if I'm the only one?
That doesn't stop Joe!
+1...and I thought if it gets you the 'in your head' tone or closer..then cool. Different strokes and all that...
If you don't feel like you need it...let it go.
You might find 3mm to flimsy, I made two out of 3 mm and we ended up bining them. Prob ok for home use. It may sound stupid but the thickness of the baffle makes a difference to the effect. It also took us a lot of messing around to get the right height.
Sound guys go all weak at the knees when you get a baffle out, they love em.Coolaxeman wrote:OK - so I've just ordered two sheets of 3mm perspex and some clear duct tape to build my own baffle and check out what the hype is all about! All in cost <£40. I'll let you know how I get on and post some pictures on here perhaps - if anyone is interested?
G'dammit Martin - now ya tell me! Oh well, 3mm is on it's way and it'll be an interesting project nevertheless to put it together. Who knows, if I end up buying thicker sheet it'll probably sell on E-Bay for more than I pay for the materials if I drop a name or two. 
I really like the baffles. All of mine are home made. They take away some volume, but mostly they tighten things up and remove harshness
I really like the baffles. All of mine are home made. They take away some volume, but mostly they tighten things up and remove harshness
GreatGrandmas, Clearsonic baffles and an attenuator is the way to go.
Cheers Ron
It also took us a lot of messing around to get the right height.
What do you find in terms of sound differences when experimenting with different heights? I have a few baffles that I made, and I will agree the thick sheets work much, much better. Mine all stand slightly taller than the intended cabs I built them for, but I only did that out of common sense..making sure they were tall enough.
They do seem to bring out the mids a bit, but my main reason for liking them is the mic isolation and high end blocking characteristics. The sound I hear at ear level while my amp is on the floor actually does improve with a baffle in front, but since the mic is not picking up that same sound I'm hearing, I end up manipulating my EQ on the soundboard to match when it comes thru the PA.
it all depends on the room and stage. I find hollow stages need a slightly lower baffle, moving the baffle away pretty much does the same thing and is obviously easier than carrying around different baffles.
I am not a player but the difference a baffle makes is to me incredible. We settled on just below the cab height but have Marshall cabs with the slight tilt on the top speakers. Another mus if you are using baffles are amp clamps for the mics, neat and easy. Giving a closer fit of the shield if required.
Obviously the biggest advantage of shields is being able to crank the volume and control it from the guitar. The baffle stops you from killing the front rows. Attenuators
in my mind are tone killers, although I see their place in the home environment.
Trying to find some closed cell foam now to make some isolators, the Aurole. Ones are excellent but £70 each!
mbcl wrote:It also took us a lot of messing around to get the right height.
What do you find in terms of sound differences when experimenting with different heights? I have a few baffles that I made, and I will agree the thick sheets work much, much better. Mine all stand slightly taller than the intended cabs I built them for, but I only did that out of common sense..making sure they were tall enough.
They do seem to bring out the mids a bit, but my main reason for liking them is the mic isolation and high end blocking characteristics. The sound I hear at ear level while my amp is on the floor actually does improve with a baffle in front, but since the mic is not picking up that same sound I'm hearing, I end up manipulating my EQ on the soundboard to match when it comes thru the PA.
it all depends on the room and stage. I find hollow stages need a slightly lower baffle, moving the baffle away pretty much does the same thing and is obviously easier than carrying around different baffles.
I am not a player but the difference a baffle makes is to me incredible. We settled on just below the cab height but have Marshall cabs with the slight tilt on the top speakers. Another mus if you are using baffles are amp clamps for the mics, neat and easy. Giving a closer fit of the shield if required.
Obviously the biggest advantage of shields is being able to crank the volume and control it from the guitar. The baffle stops you from killing the front rows. Attenuators
in my mind are tone killers, although I see their place in the home environment.
Trying to find some closed cell foam now to make some isolators, the Aurole. Ones are excellent but £70 each!
Ok thanks, thats interesting- I didn't realize having them slightly shorter than the cabs worked to any advantage?! I generally adjust mine depending on how I like the sound, sometimes open wider or narrower..again, it just all depends on what I'm hearing. Sometimes I even open one side up a little to let some sound out and even lay a rolled up towel on the floor in front of the bottom speaker to soak up some "impact" in order to raise the volume for more sustain. And yes, the mic amp clamps are nice! I use them as well. -Seth
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