Re: [Harp-L] Microphones (& maybe an amp)?

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Chris Michalek" wrote:
"Just get a sennheiser 441."

In Mike Stevens's words, as quoted in a recent article on recording
harmoncia in Electronic Musician, he uses the Sennheiser 441 when he
wants the harp to "cut like a horn."

That's a good sound for some situations, but far from all.  A sound that
cuts is not necessarily a sound that warms and glows.  Musicians playing
mostly jazz might find the Senny to be exactly the right mic -- those
playing other styles, e.g. country, folk, or even rock-influenced
styles, might find a mic with a warmer sound to be preferable. For
example, Lee Oskar uses a double-ribbon Byerdynamic; that's not a cheap
mic, but it produces a very warm sound with even response up and down
the frequency range.

Again, I recommend a look at the Pro Pages at
http://hunterharp.com/propage1.html for an overview of the mics and
other gear used onstage by a range of pros.  Also check out the
above-mentioned article in Electronic Musician on recording harmonica. 

Regards, Richard Hunter