From: Mike Curtis Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 02:45:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Cupping (was Re: New gig tonight!)
On Sat, 24 Aug 1996, Paul van Alphen wrote:
> Is there anyone who can give me a description or a scanned photograph of how to > cup a bullet microphone (astatic). > Most of the time (not always) I can get a reasonable cup at the low end of the > harp, but my fingers seem to "lock" every now and then (due to the stress, I > suppose).
I hold the harp between left thumb and index finger, wrap my right hand fingers around the tips of the left hand fingers, and cup the mic in the back of my hands. If you're getting cramps, it suggests to me that:
1. You might be cupping too tightly and need to find that "right" mixture of "tight" and "relaxed"; and/or
2. Your hand muscles may need a workout. Try doing warmup exercises, stretches, using a hand exerciser, etc.; and/or;
3. Your hands may be a little small for the Bullet.
