Re: [Harp-L] MV1 - Harmonica Finger Mic by Microvox

["Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

> Hi folks,

> Anyone have experience with this mic?

> Thanks,

> Chris

About two years ago I had to give up using a large hand-held mic because of 
advancing arthritis in my fingers.  The changeover happened in a pub session 
one evening.  I just happened to have my minidisc recording mic with me and 
I just plugged it into my amp and I've never looked back.  You can do 
hand-effects and vary the tone fullness by opening and closing the hand-cup. 
 The one I have is a Vivanco 216.  It has a small battery pack (lasts 
forever) and an on-off switch, but unfortunately no volume control.  
Feedback is not a problem yet I sit right next to my amp (cheap).  The mic 
is tiny and I just hold it between the third and fourth fingers of my left 
hand with the very thin cable poking out the other side. This is a long way 
from being pro gear but it serves me extremely well.  I can get a clear, 
clean tone which is just what I need for my single-note Irish tune-playing.  
Before investing in the (expensive) Microvox gear you could just buy a real 
cheapie mic of this type to try it out and see how you get on with it.  
Haven't you got some place called Radio Shack on your side of the big water? 
 It seems to get mentioned in this context here every so often.

Steve