[Harp-L] Re: Volume Control

Hi, Tom

I simply don't see any reason more control isn't better. I absolutely and positively control my volume with breath and cupping technique, but I still like the control a volume control gives me, especially if I have to keep my amp on the hairy edge of feedback to get enough volume. when that happens, feedback can rear its ugly head as room conditions change, or the sound guy turns me up in the monitors a little bit. For the record, I have sold many, many volume controls, all to harmonica players, and many of my customers ARE pro's. Jason Ricci, whose name appears here so often, uses my volume control and loves it.

I've written a lot about volume controls on my web site - feel free to visit it: http://www.BlowsMeAway.com

Cheers


/Greg



From: Mudharp@xxxxxxx
Date: February 15, 2008 3:20:08 PM PST
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Volume Control


Lots of pluses and minuses regarding volume controls on harp microphones.
It's a plus to be able to roll back volume a little when your just comping and
then open it up full blast when blowing a solo. The trade off is signal loss
but I guess there are ways to compensate for that. I've heard mixed opinions
-- hard core purists that I know say you should be able to control your volume with breath control and hand shaping the same way the Walters did but amps
are more powerful these days, bands are louder and the feedback monster is
always lurking. Feedback eliminators and inline volume controls are available
options but I'm curious, what do folks on the list think and what do you use
to tame the beast without sacrificing the tone of your favorite mic?

tom albanese



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