Mic the Drums

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This topic has 14 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 3 months ago by Jumpmasterute.

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- 09/21/2015 at 3:18 PM #531
  
  1standshort
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  The drums at the end of the 3rd quarter are a great idea, but we have got to do something to improve the audio or engage the fans.
- 09/21/2015 at 3:29 PM #540
  
  RUUTES
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  Agreed. That first game “whatever” they did was terrible…better this time, but still lacking in volume for what it is they are trying to present.
  - 09/21/2015 at 3:36 PM #543
    
    1standshort
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    I don’t know it would even be allowed but, It would be really cool if the fans had noisemakers to follow the beat and it was double time.
- 09/21/2015 at 3:53 PM #556
  
  Ute Bc
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  I am confused by the Japanese drum show. I wish we would do something that fired up the team for the 4th quarter – at their best the drums never did that imo
- 09/21/2015 at 3:56 PM #560
  
  Jake
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  Blow up the drums. I hate the drums.
- 09/21/2015 at 3:58 PM #563
  Tomasina
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  We just need to get rid of the drums. The out-of-sync slow clap does nothing to build energy. The cannon is the only redeeming feature. Whenever the drums roll out, I hear numerous people complaining about it.
  
  I still say we should give the third quarter break over to the Ute tribe, and allow them to use it to promote their tribe, and pump up the crowd. Last year they did a “good luck” dance, which was cool, and which most seemed to like.
  
  Now mic’ing the band… that is something I could get behind.
  - This reply was modified 9 years, 3 months ago by Tomasina.
  - 09/21/2015 at 4:51 PM #598
    
    1standshort
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    Haha the “Out-of-synce slow clap” is the worst! Whatever we do it needs to be LOUD. Granted, I’m up near the top but, I can barely here the drums. Someone commission the Jazz Bear.
- 09/21/2015 at 4:29 PM #587
  
  Milton Vanderslice
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  What we need is the blast Europe’s The Final Countdown over the speakers while launching a few fireworks then blasting the 4 cannons.
  
  That being said, our stadium speakers aren’t that good.
  - 09/21/2015 at 2:14 PM #785
    
    Jumpmasterute
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    Milton always bringing a smile to my face.
  - 09/21/2015 at 4:50 PM #597
    
    Tomasina
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    I would take this over the drums any day… assuming we could hear the speakers.
  - 09/21/2015 at 4:51 PM #599
    
    Jake
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    The stadium PA is horrible. I imagine that it is similar to the sound whales would hear if you played 80’s rock underwater with the treble cranked to 11.
    
    That said, I thought I heard that the video board and the PA were scheduled for upgrade next year. Does anyone know if that’s true?
- 09/21/2015 at 4:38 PM #592
  
  Tony (admin)
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  I like the tribal part of the drums, but the crowd clapping off is horrid. Maybe a few more big ones would be cool.
- 09/21/2015 at 4:42 PM #593
  
  UteSteve
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  It needs to go away. Total energy suck and I think it does more harm than good.
- 09/21/2015 at 4:44 PM #595
  
  DANgerous
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  The Michigan version was a disaster, the Utah State version was a lot better.
  
  I’m not sure what the best answer is, because it is not my area of expertise. But the good news is that whoever is in charge of this seems to have also figured this out. The reason the whole thing sounded better against Utah State is that they included actual drummers from the band in the presentation.
  
  I’m hoping that this means they are actually conferring with musicians who know how to play and create a presentation that can excite a crowd. Hopefully this will lead to further improvement in the whole drum thing. I will say that I have been to a college drum line competition and that was really cool and exciting. If they can generate that kind of excitement into this, then I could see it finally becoming a success.
  - 09/21/2015 at 4:57 PM #607
    
    UteSteve
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    They tested the “Michigan Version” at Fan Fest and it was a disaster. I’m glad they got rid of it after one game. It seems the athletic dept. is getting better at seeking and implementing feedback.
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