Re: [Harp-L] Low Z mics - Transformers

[Ben Nathanson <bjnath@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> a good quality piece of equipment
> that will do the job right

I can help with the first but not the second. I've read (G's explanation 
notwithstanding) that sound quality among brands varies greatly and that 
the transformer to buy is the Shure A95UF. So I bought one.

On the bright side, it can be described in words that don't have the 
letters *, !, #, @, or $.

On the other hand, I'm happiest when I'm not using it. Transformers 
seem to diminish the qualities that make a vocal mic appealing. Instead 
I use a tube preamp, an Art TPS that wasn't terribly expensive and fits 
the rack that I take to gigs anyway. Through the preamp I like the sound 
vastly more.

The Shure is only $35, so you have an opportunity to take the 
first-class trip and evaluate for yourself.