Re: [Harp-L] Harp mics

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, Gary

The Ultimate 57 seems to be more popular among blues oriented players,  
but there are a number of players who prefer the Ultimate 58. It may  
be better for chromatic and the larger ball is easier for some to  
hold. Among better known players, Christelle Berthon and Kenny Neal  
are both Ultimate 58 users.

Here's how I compare the Ultimate mics:

Clean<-------------------------------------------------------------- 
>Dirty (cupped)
		]----------------------------------[  Ultimate 58
        		  ]----------------------------------[ Ultimate 57
                      		 	 ]---------------------------------- 
[ Ultimate 545
                                       		                    
	]--------------------------------------[ Typical bullet





/Greg

http://www.blowsmeaway.com
http://www.bluestateband.net



On Jul 6, 2009, at 7:17 AM, Gary Calahan wrote:

> Hello,
>
> There has been a lot said about Greg's 57 by alot of different  
> people.  Why is there little to no conversation about the Ultimate  
> 58??
>
> What are the differences beside the element specs on the dynamics of  
> the elements.  Aside from "Butter" using the 545, I believed  
> (perhaps in error) that the 58 was a better sounding mic.  I realize  
> different strokes for different folks...just curious.  The only  
> thing I did not like was the 545 I had got sliperry when wet.
> .
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 1:53 AM, Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The "chopped" 57 Jason plays through is indeed an Ultimate 57 from  
> BlowsMeAway Productions. It isn't just shorter, its lighter too. I  
> machine my own barrels from aluminum.
>
> /Greg
>
> http://www.blowsmeaway.com
> http://www.bluestateband.net
>
> From: "Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: July 5, 2009 3:43:38 PM PDT
> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Harp mics
>
>
> Same kind of Mic Jason was playing thru this weekend.  57 Cut down ...
> chopped... with a VC built in.  And a wireless rig that didn't  
> perform 100%
> flawlessly... Friday afternoon I saw him slam it and go to a cord.
>
> /Greg
>
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> http://www.bluestateband.net
>
>
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