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

["Rob Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here's a link to the Peavey "Transformer Mic Cable"....this way you don't
have the heavy adaptor to deal with.....runs about 59.99 problem is if the
cable goes bad, your out $60 bucks, but Peavey made a pretty sturdy product.
http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/cat/143/item/1535/number/00051450/TransformerBal.
HighZMicrophoneCable.cfm

best...........rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Nathanson" <bjnath@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Low Z mics - Transformers


> > 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.
>
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