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Title: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: guitard on August 19, 2019, 08:13:42 AM
I recently got a Kangol.  It's a great looking and very comfortable hat that I will likely wear often, and not just when I'm taping.

From what I can tell from various rig setup pictures, it seems that tapers typically wear it in its conventional form with the bill in front.  I taped a show last weekend for the first time wearing the Kangol with the mics inside it.  I decided to turn it around so the bill was in the back because it seemed like the vents on the backside were opened up more compared to the front where the top of the hat flattens out around the bill -- thinking that by wearing it backwards meant the sound didn't have as much material to go through to get to the mics.  Admittedly, I haven't yet tried wearing it the other way and perhaps I'm overthinking this.  I am very satisfied with the result I got, and of course, that's really what counts the most.  But I still want to ask how others wear it while taping and if they have ever noticed a difference.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: DCiora on August 19, 2019, 03:33:26 PM
I collected a number of pictures that music recorders have sent me of their microphone disguises. From what’s been shared with me and what I have been able to share with peers who manage talent we all agree that the disguise is now a dead give away that a unauthorized recording is likely being made. All someone needs to do is to stand directly behind the person wearing the hat and they can confirm the activity.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: DavidPuddy on August 19, 2019, 03:42:09 PM
I collected a number of pictures that music recorders have sent me of their microphone disguises. From what’s been shared with me and what I have been able to share with peers who manage talent we all agree that the disguise is now a dead give away that a unauthorized recording is likely being made. All someone needs to do is to stand directly behind the person wearing the hat and they can confirm the activity.

You're a fucking moron.

Maybe you should focus on getting your "bar and grille" website into this millennium.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: ideal77dlr on August 19, 2019, 03:45:55 PM
I collected a number of pictures that music recorders have sent me of their microphone disguises. From what’s been shared with me and what I have been able to share with peers who manage talent we all agree that the disguise is now a dead give away that a unauthorized recording is likely being made. All someone needs to do is to stand directly behind the person wearing the hat and they can confirm the activity.

This guy is a massive, massive douche.

I’m sure the ‘talent’ you work with is all in your mind and you’re an Incel.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: tim in jersey on August 19, 2019, 04:15:03 PM
I collected a number of pictures that music recorders have sent me of their microphone disguises. From what’s been shared with me and what I have been able to share with peers who manage talent we all agree that the disguise is now a dead give away that a unauthorized recording is likely being made. All someone needs to do is to stand directly behind the person wearing the hat and they can confirm the activity.

Yawn.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: daspyknows on August 19, 2019, 04:22:31 PM
I collected a number of pictures that music recorders have sent me of their microphone disguises. From what’s been shared with me and what I have been able to share with peers who manage talent we all agree that the disguise is now a dead give away that a unauthorized recording is likely being made. All someone needs to do is to stand directly behind the person wearing the hat and they can confirm the activity.

Maybe if you actually had talent at your club you could catch a taper.  Have you caught one yet?
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: heathen on August 19, 2019, 04:33:07 PM
I collected a number of pictures that music recorders have sent me of their microphone disguises. From what’s been shared with me and what I have been able to share with peers who manage talent we all agree that the disguise is now a dead give away that a unauthorized recording is likely being made. All someone needs to do is to stand directly behind the person wearing the hat and they can confirm the activity.

Either this is true and you're a moron for letting everyone know you're onto them, or you're full of shit.  So, which is it?
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: cajuntaper on August 19, 2019, 04:34:43 PM
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Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: morst on August 19, 2019, 04:37:51 PM
Great info!!! this helps me a lot. Do you have any pictures you could share so we all could see this?
Go fuck yourself. Can't we ban this guy's account already?
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: MyBrainOnMusic on November 27, 2019, 08:20:23 AM
I thought discussion of  >:D was supposed to stay  >:D.  Have the rules changed around here?
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: TheMetalist on November 27, 2019, 08:47:05 AM
I thought discussion of  >:D was supposed to stay  >:D.  Have the rules changed around here?

At first I thought this thread should get deleted but I changed my mind. It's a great reminder that people like DCiora actually exists.

I personally think user DCiora is a troll just having some fun with us. Still, others out there can read these discussions. Not sure what they can do about  >:D taping anyway? Will they harass anyone with a hat at their shows? Won't be very popular, and we always find ways to get the work done. :D

I'm actually more worried about new modern technology at bigger venues than some random guy at the local bar.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: guitard on November 28, 2019, 08:20:00 AM
That's good stuff Ben - thanks!
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: yug du nord on November 28, 2019, 11:03:32 AM
Well done Ben...  Gobble Gobble to ya!
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: mfrench on November 28, 2019, 12:37:51 PM
i just watched a movie, Killing Hasselhoff.
Campy.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: firemt66 on November 29, 2019, 08:16:41 AM
I love my kangol hat wish i discovered her eailier,but at least were together now!!
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: guitard on November 29, 2019, 08:47:34 AM
I love my kangol hat wish i discovered her eailier,but at least were together now!!

I originally bought mine only for taping ... but it's so snazzy ... I wear it quite regularly while I'm out and about.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: Popmarter on November 30, 2019, 03:08:47 PM
I recently got a Kangol.  It's a great looking and very comfortable hat that I will likely wear often, and not just when I'm taping.

There it is...the generation gap  ;D

Serious... I own one for years. Few weeks ago, finally got my nerves up to go out and tape with it (hell, it is all about the recording!!). Turned out I got a great seat near the PA. Not having to wear the hat.
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: jerryfreak on November 30, 2019, 05:26:18 PM
i was taken aback at willie nelson when a guy said to me "i like your hat"

i thought i was in for some trouble until i looked up and was greeted by a septagenarian rocking the same model
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: guitard on December 01, 2019, 11:30:00 AM
i was taken aback at willie nelson when a guy said to me "i like your hat"


Last week, in between bands and while still wired up -- this is the reaction I got to my Kangol from a couple in my row as I squeezed by them to go to the bathroom (they had already commented about it when I passed them to get to my seat earlier):

https://soundcloud.com/user-451269310/kangol
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: beatkilla on December 01, 2019, 09:30:34 PM
i was taken aback at willie nelson when a guy said to me "i like your hat"


Last week, in between bands and while still wired up -- this is the reaction I got to my Kangol from a couple in my row as I squeezed by them to go to the bathroom (they had already commented about it when I passed them to get to my seat earlier):

https://soundcloud.com/user-451269310/kangol


Haha!!! It's The HAT again!!!! :wink2:
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: MakersMarc on December 03, 2019, 05:32:53 PM
Love that at Jazz or blues shows I fit right in with the Kangol old farts. I am one. 😂
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: Limit35 on December 06, 2019, 03:10:24 AM
When it is windy do you all recommend the Faux Fur model?  :yack:

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/957d8391-3d81-4774-8e32-4d43548daea8_1.b71a424ea53bc5d6c5328e81ba9712b8.jpeg?odnWidth=450&odnHeight=450&odnBg=ffffff (https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/957d8391-3d81-4774-8e32-4d43548daea8_1.b71a424ea53bc5d6c5328e81ba9712b8.jpeg?odnWidth=450&odnHeight=450&odnBg=ffffff)
Title: Re: Wearing a Kangol
Post by: heathen on December 06, 2019, 10:57:20 AM
When it is windy do you all recommend the Faux Fur model?  :yack:

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/957d8391-3d81-4774-8e32-4d43548daea8_1.b71a424ea53bc5d6c5328e81ba9712b8.jpeg?odnWidth=450&odnHeight=450&odnBg=ffffff (https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/957d8391-3d81-4774-8e32-4d43548daea8_1.b71a424ea53bc5d6c5328e81ba9712b8.jpeg?odnWidth=450&odnHeight=450&odnBg=ffffff)

"That's a rat hat?"

"And a poorly made one, even by rat hat standards."