That’s Not Gain, It’s Just a Hot Mic

Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

Want to trigger backing tracks live from your iPad or iPhone? This episode of Gig Gab is your playbook. Dave walks you through listener-recommended apps like Stage Traxx 3, Go Button, and forScore for managing clicks and cues with precision. Whether you’re solo or in a band, these tools can keep your show tight. Plus, Gear Gab digs into smart stage solutions—from Polsen mics that punch above their price, to the Behringer BA 19A (internally mounted, no less!) and the low-profile magic of Kelly SHU and KickPort.

In Gear Gab and the Mailbag, you’ll learn why some mics sound hotter out of the gate, how to record and stream with the Zoom AMS 44, and why starting on the wrong beat could cost you a fan (or two!). You’ll also get the real-world workflow for legally releasing a cover and navigating YouTube’s copyright traps. It’s all part of the gig—so dial it in, take care with your craft, and as is customary: Always Be Performing.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 492 – Monday, July 28th, 2025
  • July 28th: National Waterpark Day
• Triggering Tracks from Your iPad (ref. GG 487 with Corey Manske)
  • 00:02:07 Alan-Stage Traxx 3
  • 00:05:13 Andy-Use Go Button for Playing Tracks from an iPhone or iPad
  • 00:07:35 forScore click
• Gear Gab
  • 00:09:43 Andy-Polsen Mics are also great for the money
  • 00:12:08 More praise for the internally-mounted Behringer BA 19A mic (and Kelly SHU PLUGZ)
    • KickPort
  • 00:17:14 Drew-Check Reverb for CBT Splitter Snakes
  • 00:19:51 Proreck Club 6000
• Sponsors
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• Mailbag
  • 00:29:19 Brian-Do some microphones have more internal gain?
    • Heil PR-37
    • Earthworks SR117
  • 00:38:02 Christine-Recording and live streaming with the Zoom AMS 44
  • 00:39:55 Listener X-I left when the band started the show on the wrong beat
    • “I want people to know that care has been taken.”
  • 00:44:17 Gregory-What’s the process for releasing a recorded cover song?
    • Harry Fox Agency
  • 00:46:50 Thomas-What do I do about YouTube blocking my videos of songs I cover?
  • 00:50:11 Using AirPods Pro gen 2 as active earplugs
• 00:53:29 Gig Gab 492 Outtro
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