Re: [Harp-L] Shure Controlled Reluctance Element...Resistor?

[Tim Dougherty <timd@xxxxxxx>]

It is there, supposedly to keep from siphoning off bass end at lower 
volumes.  My experience is that it doesn't make a noticeable 
difference.  If you're soloing, you're at full volume, if you back off to 
play behind a singer, then low end doesn't matter anyway.  This is a trick 
made popular on Rod Piazza-customized mics using crystal elements, and 
referred to as the "Rod Mod".

Hope this helps,

Tim Dougherty
www.HarpMicGaskets.com


At 12:13 AM 10/2/2004, you wrote:
> The drummer from my old band gave me the guts from a Shure desk mic that
> included a Hi-Z Controlled Reluctance element and a resistor that was at the
> time not connected to the element in any way.
>
> My question...what is the purpose of this resistor? Does it need to be
> connected to the element? I've seen photos where some of these elements have
> a similar resistor attached between both posts.
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Ray.
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