Re: [Harp-L] Audix Fireball

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard Hunter wrote:
> <snip>...the sound of the Audix Fireball on those tracks blew me  
> away. <snip>  At this point, I'm pretty well convinced that the  
> Fireball is one of the best harp mics I've ever used, and its  
> versatility is amazing.

Hi, Richard. I've played with the Audix Fireball - and have to say it  
may be great for YOUR music, - clean and smooth - great for Jazz,  
country, clean acoustic - but for MY music I really don't like it a  
bit. I point this out as clarification for the newbies in search of  
"chicago blues tone" - the fireball is NOT a good mic for that  
purpose in my opinion (unless, perhaps, combined with the right  
effects boxes.) It remains clean and even with a tight cup doesn't  
break up in any way shape or form like a traditional vintage mic.