[Harp-L] 545 handling noise

[George Brooks <gbrooksvt@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Taping the head of a 545 definitely alters the sound for the worse 
(unless, for some reason, you prefer a thin tone).  But you could 
easily determine this for yourself in ten minutes or less.  Try your 
mic both ways, record the results, then listen back.  YMMV, but I doubt 
it.

Jerry's solution for stabilizing the head seems like a good one.  I 
don't perceive a serious problem with handling noise myself (maybe in a 
recording situation?), but the 545 is hard to grip.  I use a thick 
rubber band like the kind that comes on a bunch of broccoli.  I wrap it 
twice around the barrel of the mic just *below* the mesh gap between 
the solid part of the barrel and the head.

I think 545s rule.  If Greg ever makes his Ultimate 545 with a silver 
barrel I'm going to get one.

George