[Harp-L] Recommendations for vintage 520?

[Tom Ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

Justin wrote:
Hey There,
I¼m new to the list...
I¼m looking to buy a Shure 520 CR for my vocals, and I¼ve read the
greenbulletmics.com warnings about the scams out there.  Could anyone advise
me of a good solid place to buy one of these bad boys?  Anyone I should
avoid? Thanks!
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Hi Justin and welcome aboard.

Don't have any info on where to buy a vintage 520 
these days, but wanted to mention something: You 
write that you're looking for the 520 for your 
vocals...

A vintage 520 can be a great choice for amplified 
harp, but is *not* a good vocal mic. These things 
were designed for dispatchers and ham-radio 
operators to speak through, not for singing. The 
lyrics will distort like crazy.

No doubt you will get several other 
recommendations here on the L, but my 
recommendation would be to acquire both a 520 for 
harp (if that's what you want,) and a vocal mic 
(perhaps a Shure SM57, SM58 or 545SD) for vocals.

cheers and best of luck,

Tom Ball