Re: [Harp-L] Using flute or trumpet mics for acoustic cupped sound

[Chris Otto <ottoranch@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:21:13 -0800 (PST), Winslow Yerxa
<winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'm still looking for a "hands free" roaming mic that will capture an
> acoustic harmonica sound.
> 
> A critical part of this picture is capturing a hand-cupped sound - what
> the listener hears and mics pick up OUTSIDE the hand cup.
>I  occurs to me that something like a flexible gooseneck flute or
trumpet mic 

A while back, I found this mic.  
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ISI-HGM-1

It looks like it would be able to let you roam a little.  I have never
used one, however, I know this company makes good minidisc recording
mics so I would guess they would be ok.

--Chris