[Harp-L] Re: Beyer mics/WAS Low Impedance Volume Control

["M. N." <mnessmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

George wrote:
"Has anyone tried the Beyer M 88, which appears to be similar to the M 69 
but with extended frequency response and a somewhat higher price tag? Can 
anyone compare this to the aforementioned mics (M 69 and Shures/equivalents) 
for cupped harmonica direct into the PA?"

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Never played an M88 myself, but I do know that both Mickey Raphael and 
Charlie Musselwhite use 'em -- both cupped in hand (vs. on a mic stand). 
Mickey runs his into a tube preamp that then sends one line to the PA and 
another to a small tube amp (Pro Junior) that gets miked. Never met Charlie, 
but I believe he generally just plugs into a large tube amp. Both get pretty 
good sound. ;-)
MN