Re: [Harp-L] Design project, Harmonica Mic - please help

["Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>]

Electret microphone elements require an external voltage source.  Usually 3
to 8 VDC.

That means phantom power, or a battery somewhere.  And that means the 5/8
connector must be replaced with at least a three-wire cable and connector.

And that also means that to play with a guitar amplifier or other
Hi-Impedance device, you neede a Lo-Hi transformer.

And other reasons.

PEACE
Splash
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vern Smith" <deleted>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Design project, Harmonica Mic - please help


> I don't understand why tiny electret mics should not be the
> choice of harmonica players.  They are inexpensive,
> lightweight, have a powerful output, can be completely
> enclosed within any hand-cup allowing maximum "compression",
> come with 1/8" diameter cables, and have a very flat
> frequency response.
>
> If the goal is a particular type of distortion, could that
> not be accomplished electronically?  A new design abandons
> the traditional shape so that is no longer a factor.
>
> What am I missing?
>
> Vern
>