Dr_Watso
Platinum Member
Hey drummer buddies.
So I've got a fan in my practice spaces and was thinking this would be real nice at shows as well. I think though for shows with microphones all over the place and gear that might have varying levels of shielding, I should maybe think about this for a moment.
So I'm looking for both "do's" or "do not's" regarding gig fans to keep me cool as the temperature keeps getting higher for the season.
So (I think) I'm looking for the following:
1) quiet. - I assume that we don't want my standard huge warehouse fan even though it moves air great, because it's loud and could be heard potentially during quiet parts?
2) electronic interference or what not to the amps or speakers can't happen. - not specifically with music stuff, but I've had fans give weird noises if too close to certain gear... Assume some fans are worse about it.
3) easy to move around.
4) not wimpy. - If I can't actively feel it, it's not very useful.
Recommendations, things to stay away from, or opinions on my made up requirements?
So I've got a fan in my practice spaces and was thinking this would be real nice at shows as well. I think though for shows with microphones all over the place and gear that might have varying levels of shielding, I should maybe think about this for a moment.
So I'm looking for both "do's" or "do not's" regarding gig fans to keep me cool as the temperature keeps getting higher for the season.
So (I think) I'm looking for the following:
1) quiet. - I assume that we don't want my standard huge warehouse fan even though it moves air great, because it's loud and could be heard potentially during quiet parts?
2) electronic interference or what not to the amps or speakers can't happen. - not specifically with music stuff, but I've had fans give weird noises if too close to certain gear... Assume some fans are worse about it.
3) easy to move around.
4) not wimpy. - If I can't actively feel it, it's not very useful.
Recommendations, things to stay away from, or opinions on my made up requirements?