[Harp-L] Re: Favorite Mic

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

Don't get too stuck on what someone else likes, be it an amp, mic, or  a 
particular harmonica.  
 
As a harp player your body becomes coupled to the  instrument... lung 
cavity, size & shape of your tongue, throat diameter  and length + many other 
factors make you and your  needs UNIQUE.  I have no doubt that those who have 
posted on this  topic are sincere, they (myself included) have found what 
works well  for them, but it may not be a good fit for you.
 
If you're looking for a mic I believe it's best to find a  competent vendor 
who offers a wide variety, one who is more  interested in finding the right 
mic for YOU, rather than selling what they  have on hand at the moment, or 
pushing a limited product line as  a 'one size fits all' solution.  This is 
not to say that some of the small  product line vendors don't make a nice 
mic, just that you  should look at some objective information before making a  
purchase. 
 
My free Harp Mic Buyers Guide is available for the asking at my website...  
harmonicaplanet.com.  The Guide will help you make an  informed buying 
decision.  Greg Heumann also offers info on his  blowsmeaway.com website, still 
more from Dave Kott at  greenbulletmics.com.  Numerous mic photos on Dave 
Barrett's  Harmonica Masterclass website, although a lot of what is posted 
there is  contributor comment rather than a reflection of  Dave's expansive 
expertise.  Visit all of these places and  you'll have some hard facts, minus 
the hype &  misinformation that is offered by the numerous unscrupulous mic  
'builders' out there.
 
Christopher Richards
Twin Tone Harmonica Microphones
www. harmonicaplanet.com