Topic: lack of low end

[slightlys]

So I just got my rig all together a few weeks ago!
I have been running my SP C-4s DIN for all the show I have recorded so far. some of the shows have good full sounding lowend and some have next to none. I have been trying to make sure to use the same mic configuration but I don't understand why the difference in lowend presence from show to show? could it be the board mix in the venue? also any sugested mic configs that get good bass response?

[pfife]

I think you have a good config for bass... other configs are thought to reduce bass (or boominess...)

are the mics out of phase?  phase cancellation can result in a lack of low end...

do you remember the bass being weak in the PA mix?

Your tapes that have good bass vs. tapes that have no bass - are they like an opening band has good bass, headliner has no bass - or are they on different nights?

[tfrench]

You've probably already checked this but make sure the C4's mic switch is set to straight.  If you're running the C4's with bass roll off or -10db you will lose the low end/warm sounds.

Todd

[slightlys]

I think it was probley the pa mix now that I think about it more because my victor wooten tape has a very full lowend!
thanks for the imput +Ts