hello mike,

1) i'm using vandoren v16 2 1/2 on alto and rico plasticover 3 1/2 on soprano.

2) right now, i use shure wireless lx series. (affordable) just got the shure uhf series, (expensive) which i'll incorporate soon! in the studio, the akg c49, and neumann's (very expensive) work for me.

3) i don't know any specifically right now...but i'm sure there are many.

looks like you are on your way, learning, meeting and networking. hard work and determination along w/ keeping sight of your goals and dreams no matter what anyone says, works for me.

peace,

paul

Wow!

I want to really applaud you, Paul, for being the ONLY professional on this board to consistantly reply to all posts that fans put up in a consistant short time. Some of the other artists do reply, notably Scott Wilkie and Tony Morales, but not as fast as any of us would like. Thanks alot for caring about your fans.

I will check out Shure mics. It's not on my immediate budget, as I'd like to actually start a more permanent band first than the quartet at my church that just pulls together occasionally when people need a band (it's only happened twice so far), but there's nothing wrong with pricing them out now and watching for sales/new products.

Thanks a lot

Hopefully a future Ripp =)
Mike Chase

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Woah!

I just went to http://www.shure.com/wllxidx.html to check out the lx series, and I'm a little confused by the products. From what I understand, you need 3 parts to the system: a transmitter, receiver, and mic. Am I right?

What's the difference between a body-pack transmitter and a handheld transmitter? Are bodypacks ones that you can clip on a beltloop or pocket or something? And are the rack mount kits simply something to add your receiver to a rack of other audio equipment? In the lx receivers, what's the difference between the single and diversity models (besides an obvious two channels instead of one)? And what mic are you using in the lx series? The only one there is headworn.

Just for info, about how much would all this fabulous stuff cost?

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[This message has been edited by Mike Chase (edited June 02, 2000).]

mike,

shure mics are good, and so are other brands as well. shop around. sounds like you are ready for an entry level wirless system that won't break the bank. hey, my first shure wireless unit i bought used looking through the newspaper. i used it on my 'big breaks' w/ jeff lorber and keiko matsui.

yes, there are 3 major parts.

a handheld transmitter is a microphone w/ the trans. built in it. on/off switch, etc.. (i'm pretty sure)
you're right about the bodypacks...they clip on to whatever. you're right about the rackmount kits, too. my mic is either an sm 98 or an wm 98. i'm afraid to say how much it costs now...especially in canada, so check your local music store or mail order music gear catalog.

paul

Gwenn,

Thanks for the information! I have only had the privilege of seeing paul perform w/his band once and that was about 4-5 years ago(and he rocked the place), but have seen him several times w/the ripps. I agree w/u about his devotion to his fans, he is one super nice guy!! Hope to make it to largo in July to see all the fireworks!!!

peace,
Tanya

tanya,

great! hope to see you there. i just got in from the capital jazz fest..what a blast! the only thing missing was 'pt'. people were talking about him all over annapolis - he rocked the house his last visit! (paul, your ears have got to be on fire

ttfn...

gwenn

Hey everyone!

My sax was broken last week, but I took it in to a music store on friday, and the guy there (who is also a great player, judging from the little bit he played on mine to test it out) fixed it in 15 minutes for free. And I got a new box of reeds.

Paul, you recommended the Top Tones book, right? I'm going to order it tonight.

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Gwenn,

So you went to capital jazz fest, wanted to go, but had prior engagements, which i would have cancelled had 'pt' been on the lineup. He is a hot item and glad to hear that he is what the buzz is all about, hopefully, that will bring some more east coast venues for us 'pt' fans

peace,
Tanya

hey everyone. glad to hear i'm not the only pt fan who really appreciates his work. i try to hit every local performance i can in southern california. the farthest i've traveled to see paul is las vegas and arizona. i was fortunate to see him and his band perform at city of lights jazz festival in april and in may, newport beach jazz fest. hit a lot of concerts last year. i was suprised not to hear more comments on the bulletin about his recent perfomances, especially when nothing but postives were spoken of him in the audience. paul really knows how to capture a audience. personally, i think venues should provide oxygen tanks at the door for the ladies. i love jazz, but it's something about being in the midst of paul's performance live. he is so talented and he put's his heart and soul into that sax. i've turned a few of my friends onto paul's music too, but who can help it. gwenn, i'm one of paul's private dancers too! i thought i held the record of getting on stage, actually i stopped counting, but you're tops! isn't it great! i was shy the first couple of times, but you end up having so much fun. isn't it funny how paul completely keep his composure. paul's probably tired of seeing me on stage. tanya, you're right about paul caring for his fans. out of all the times i have seen him, he always has time to speak w/me. i'm always greatful to meet him and feel really special that he know who i am. he's one of the coolest artists i've ever met (his band is down to earth too!) by the way, did you see the tour date lineup. don't know if i can keep up! well, i just had to get my say in. i think paul is going to exceed his expectations and he deserves all the success. so hold on ladies we are in for a ride! when i think of jazz, i always think of paul taylor first, he's the best. hey paul, you forgot the posters!
chandra

wow! this topic is starting to 'blaze'...love it!

thanks everyone and to mike, who got it started...and the ladies are all that! nice post, and welcome, chandra.

paul