henny Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hi all, ive been asked to mic a Dartboard for an event, so you get the THUD of the dart hitting the board.any suggestions? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Ross Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 My first choice would be something like a shure B91 boundary mic mounted near the board (protected somehow). Depending on how that sounds maybe a shotgun mic to get the errr click sound. I only say a shotgun over a 57 because you would have to get the 57 closer to pick up the click and then that could lead to a potential dart/mic interface Interesting to hear what you use in the end but that is my 2p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dknoise Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hi all, ive been asked to mic a Dartboard for an event, so you get the THUD of the dart hitting the board.any suggestions? cheers given that someone is going to be throwing darts at it. What about something as crude and cost effective as a stick on piezio (or however you spell it) acoustic guitar pick up, mount it on the back, shove it in a D.I., will get you a thud, no mics were harmed in the making of........e.t.c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well, I've never thought about doing this for sound reinforcement purposes, but for TV I've used a short shotgun slightly below and slightly to one side of the board, a couple of feet away, airmed at the treble 20 point--even from a couple of feet away, a shotgun gives adequate cover of the whole board with this aiming. I suppose in theory the mic is vulnerable there but I've never had one hit but anyone good enough to be in the sort of tournament that requires miking. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsOn Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If you're concerned about the safety of your microphone, why not ask for a deposit from the hirer which would cover the cost of repair or replacement in the event of an accident? I know most people's contracts stipulate that the hirer is responsible for insuring the equipment against all risks, but we all know how hard it can be to actually get the cash once the damage is done. I would also suggest mounting the mic above the dartboard pointing towards it, as then at least you have gravity on your side in the case of an errant dart... at first I thought of a Crown PCC160, as you would have to be quite unlucky to damage one, but it's probably not the best option from a pickup pattern point of view, though if I remember correctly it does have an LF boost switch which might help you get the noise you want from a safer distance. More directional mics like the AKG SE300 or 451, or even something like a C1000 might do the job, if a little harder to hide. Beyer 201? I'm trying to think of metal bodied mics with tightly spaced grilles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian der Laan Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 a kick drum mic behind the board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexeltw Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Had to do thisd in Thurrock a couple of years ago. Found a PCC 160 screwed into the wall below the board worked really well. The wall was a board built set not a brick wall so it transmitted through quite nicely. We did try a mini shotgun from above but we ended up with far too much background noise to get a great sound. The tech that suggested this had mic'd his own dartboard at home for years (don't ask) with a Tandy PZM stuck on the rear surface of the board! He even offered to go and get it to show us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Caught a bit of the recent darts on the Beeb (world championships?) and was struck by what they did with the "thud". It was pretty well up in the broadcast mix, but with a fair old reverb added to give it real authority & presence. Frankly, I thought it was over the top and unneccessary, but smiled a the attention they'd clearly given it. Very little top end, it was a definite "thud", full of low & low-mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dknoise Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Caught a bit of the recent darts on the Beeb (world championships?) and was struck by what they did with the "thud". It was pretty well up in the broadcast mix, but with a fair old reverb added to give it real authority & presence. Frankly, I thought it was over the top and unneccessary, but smiled a the attention they'd clearly given it. Very little top end, it was a definite "thud", full of low & low-mid. Am wondering which brand of dartboard is sonically superior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Ross Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Am wondering which brand of dartboard is sonically superior? It has to be the behringer ULTRADART Pro 8000 with outstanding sonic performance and custom designed ULN pickup incorporating a titanium magnet driven by a massive 8450 watts dart power class D transformer Your for only £24.85 + vat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It has to be the behringer ULTRADART Pro 8000 No. The Thomann 100 n8 T is much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dknoise Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Am wondering which brand of dartboard is sonically superior? It has to be the behringer ULTRADART Pro 8000 with outstanding sonic performance and custom designed ULN pickup incorporating a titanium magnet driven by a massive 8450 watts dart power class D transformer Your for only £24.85 + vat I heard that was allegedly a poorly reverse engineered knock off, of a cork table mat. Like wot me granny used to av. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervaka Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 cheers guys, I just spat my tea out over my desk in laughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallMike Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Mic behind the board - either very close miking or a flat mic attached to the back of the board! You'll need a fair amount of EQ to make it sound like the thud you want - you'll have to hack out loads of the midrange clunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Ross Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 cheers guys, I just spat my tea out over my desk in laughter In that case allow me to sell you the ULTRAWIPE 9500 with patented spill stop technology and a Teflon coated surface for reduced TTC friction (Table To Cloth) Can anyone else guess it’s a slow day at the office………. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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