About Marc Mommaas
Marc Mommaas is a jazz saxophonist based in New York City. He teaches regular classes in improvisation and polyrhythm, and tours frequently, performing at jazz festivals and concerts around the world.
For more information, see Marc's website: http://www.mommaas.com/
Posts by Marc
Quest for the Ultimate Live Sax Mic: Ribbon Shootout
This is the third installment in NYC saxophonist Marc Mommaas’ “Quest for the Ultimate Live Sax Mic.” In this piece, Marc hears 8 ribbon mics, takes 3 on tour, and records an improvisation through all of them at Systems Two studios in Brooklyn. Are ribbon mics viable for stage use? Find out here.
Posted:Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
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Quest for the Ultimate Live Sax Mic: Condenser Shootout
First I would like to thank all of you who responded to Part I of The Quest for the Ultimate Live Sax Microphone, which reviewed dynamic microphones. This is a very exciting project, and since the last article I have made a point of talking to each live sound engineer I could get my hands […]
Posted:Thursday, March 15th, 2012
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The Quest for the Ultimate Live Sax Microphone
As a Jazz musician, I spend a lot of time on the road being exposed to a great variety of concert halls, jazz clubs and outdoor jazz festivals. Each space presents a complex set of variables that a sound engineer has to deal with in order to translate the acoustic sound from the stage to […]
Posted:Monday, October 17th, 2011
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