Re: [Harp-L] Shaker microphones

["steve warner" <10reedsbent@xxxxxxxxx>]

RIck,
It doesn't matter if it's Hi or low Z, it'll still work in any amplifier
ever built.  You mentioned something about a impedence
mismatch.......there's no such thing as far as getting a mic to "work".   A
mismatch would only mean getting the most out of the microphone in regards
to drive and grind etc.
If that Shaker is a crystal then don't fret if you want to save the shell
because you can replace that Shaker crystal for about 5 bucks.   They're the
modern day Asian junk crystals with no low end whatsoever.
The dynamic Shakers are better  throughout the tonal spectrum.


On 7/31/08, Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Are you sure the crystal is still good? They're quite fragile and
> susceptible to extreme temps. Was it in the attic? It should be hi-z and
> work in a guitar amp.
>
> I just saw Harper (from Australia, your neighbor) last night and he was
> playing through one, he loves it. It sounded pretty darn good.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of hazcon
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> Subject: [Harp-L] Shaker microphones
>
>
> Have just finished shifting house and during the packing came across a
> Shaker mike that i bought about 5-6 years ago.Thing was i could never
> get it
> to work.At the time i had some vague idea it was an impedance mismatch
> so
> put it to one side to look at later.Course not exactly being a human
> dynamo
> i never got round to it.
>                    I have been to the Shaker web site and it says that
> its
> crystal mike (mine) is set up for high Z.That means it should work into
> a
> guitar amp imput?No luck into my Fender Champ (reissue)
>               Anyone have any experience with these mikes that might
> throw
> some light on my problem
>
> Thanks
> Rick
> in NZ
>
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steve
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