Comments on: And The Light Is Growing Brighter Now: The Most Detailed Photographic Documentation of Phish’s Live Setup Ever Published

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:42:51 +0000

JC: regarding Mike’s “mat”. I have seen some designs on DIY websites for a microphone mute. Essentially, if he’s not on the mat, the vocal mic is off, which cleans up the Front of House sound mix immensely. I wonder if Trey has one, under his octagon rug. I’ve always wanted to do that. Vocal mics inherently have the gain turned way up and thus grab a TON of onstage sound. Mike’s huge bass rig, added into his vocal mic would create a huge amount of excess mud. When he’s singing, he’s basically blocking the mic from picking up a lot of onstage sounds, so it’s cool that it’s unmuted… and I imagine there is a noise gate on all their vocals to a degree to help with this.

By: Jeffm725

Jeffm725 — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:03:22 +0000

JC, that mat that Mike has there is called a “ducker” . It is simply a pressure mat, similar to what you step on to enter a supermarket. It is so when he steps away from the microphon it is automatically muted. When He steps on the mat to sing, the mic will turn back on. This way there is no instrument bleed through the vocal mics during jams. its a simple, ingenious idea first invented by the Grateful Dead in the late 70’s early 80’s.

By: JC

JC — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:29:18 +0000

Does anyone know what that mat is that Mike stands on? It looks like one of the wires is going into it – perhaps a power supply or a ground?

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By: Gypsy Joe

Gypsy Joe — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:44:26 +0000

ok, so far i’m understanding the signal path like this….

TS9(hot)—>TS9(clean+always on)—>Ross(sustain@7:30+level@12:10)

at least, that’s what i’m gathering from the pics and posts

By: Gypsy Joe

Gypsy Joe — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:49:57 +0000

are there any close up images of the TS9s? I can make out the settings on the Ross but, the dials on his green boxes are hard to make out.

or can anyone provide the drive, tone and volume settings for each TS9?

I don’t have all the components of Trey’s pedal setup. actually, I don’t have ANY of them, at least not single pedals. I’m working with a Digitech RP355, Boss RC-20 and two Vox DA10 amps, directly into my PA head. so far, I’ve got some really sweet tones that a very reminiscent of Trey but, I’m still lacking the sustain. I’m very cautious to use compression b/c i don’t really like what it does to my tone/feel… but if i can find a way to use it in the same capacity Trey does, we’ll see….

I’m going to use one of my Vox DA10 amps for it’s compression patch. I’m not sure if the edits are the same parameters as on a ROSS but, i’ll make do.

any input from ANYBODY would be welcomed!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:02:23 +0000

@Brewster Apollo re page’s amps. As far as the new Wurlitzer I’m not sure what he’s got that going in to. But it does say and show in pictures that his D6 goes into a Black Face Deluxe Reverb with several different effects. The Rhodes is a suitcase model, which has its own preamp and the bottom part has 2 x 12 speakers hence the suitcase name. This is just mic’d up.

By: Null

Null — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:02:51 +0000

Ryan, you’re absolutely right, but FWIW Trey’s setup is different now, and I think it was changing even within the early 2010 summer tour. It was definitely different by Broomfield in the fall.

I’m not sure if the physical pedal arrangements have changed, but the rack is expanded and the Deluxe Reverb (maybe two?) are back, behind the cabinets. Also, he’s running two Languedoc cabs again, which is fantastic. I love the way they look.

Either way, we’re getting more delay loops again, which is awesome!

One other point: shouldn’t leave out Mike’s boxing bell!

By: Wayan

Wayan — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:17:43 +0000

Hey Ryan, it’s more that the physical space and arrangement between the Boomerang and Whammy pedals makes it a lot harder to perform the SOTG/Farmhouse-era delay loops, as they require using both feet at once. Yes, there have been post-reunion delay loops, but not nearly as commonly as pre-hiatus. Trey seems much more in to the whale call these days, although the newest Languedoc seems to have reduced that inclination as well. -Wayan

By: Ryan Frank

Ryan Frank — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:32:06 +0000

Great article/feature. One of the only things I disagree with, however, is the comment re: Trey’s purported inability to create delay loops (Ghost, etc). Not only have I heard the loops since this most recent configuration, but I cannot even fathom the signal path route that would preclude him from creating the loops. Actually, the only way possible would for the Whammy pedal to be placed AFTER the DM2000 in the signal chain – a very unlikely scenario. Anyways, I’m not trying to be an ass or anything; just thought I’d point that out. Thanks again!!

Ryan

By: dadniel

dadniel — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:27:15 +0000

totally awesome !!!! thanks !!!! alaways wanted to see the details of all musical hardware and instruments they use. I love Phish 4 ever

By: Billie Odenwald

Billie Odenwald — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:41:16 +0000

Big Red is back in shape, thanks to the new guitar.

By: Jeff Stanson

Jeff Stanson — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:06:43 +0000

How did you get access to this? You must know someone on the crew to let you take photo’s of all the equipment. Your so lucky.. What about Bruno? What about his gear?

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:01:16 +0000

Just wanted to say THANK you SO MUCH for this! I love Mike’s gear! Also wanted to add that Fishman is using a vintage GRETSCH kick drum, not a Ludwig as described.

By: Brewster Apollo

Brewster Apollo — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:22:56 +0000

This is awesome – thanks so much for doing this. The detail on Page’s gear is great – so detailed. This is definitely the first time I’ve seen a Wurly in his rig and I can’t wait to hear it… I wonder what songs he uses it on!. You wouldn’t happen to know what he runs his wurly, rhodes, and clav through would you? (I.e., does he go direct or run them through tube amps?) Thanks again!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:32:56 +0000

A copy of the band’s tour rider would complete this picture. Anybody have a copy?

By: Bobby Sparkles

Bobby Sparkles — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:41:01 +0000

hah, 11.22.95 was my first show too…

anywho, great post and great photos. thanks for a peek behind the curtain!