Re: [Harp-L] still need to decide on a mic
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- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] still need to decide on a mic
- From: "Splash!" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:05:07 -0400
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I recommend a microphone that will provide years of service and many other
uses besides playing harmonica through it. That's why I love the Shure
SM-58 with a lo-hi impedance transformer with XLR (mic) to 1/4" unbalanced
plug (amp). I used one for years as my main harp mic. I can also use it to
mic my little Kalamazoo to a PA in a pinch. And I use it as a vocal mic
from time to time with a regular XLR cable, or when we need an extra mic for
something or other.
The SM-58 Shure stick mic was one of the best purchases I ever made.
I believe that many other musicians think the same. That's why the SM-58 is
considered the benchmark for all other stick mics. The standard of the
industry. You will never go wrong having an SM-58 in your gig bag.
Still retails for about a C-note. Get one off Craigslist for $65-75 bucks
and then get a x-former. (I have an extra x-former- email OFFLIST if you'r
interested.)
Splash!
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Dekker" <jdekker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:53 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] still need to decide on a mic
Thanks to Richard Hunter and many others on this great list, I have decided
to go with the Vox DA5 as my first amp. However, I'm still in a quandary
over the mic to go with it. I'd like to keep the cost under $100 if
possible. There are a lot of choices out there, and, due to my inexperience,
I'm having a hard time making a decision. I realize that as my abilities
improve (I hope), my needs may change, but I'd like to get a versatile mic
that will serve me for some time to come. I am looking for a Chicago blues
sound primarily, but I am practicing playing melodies of familiar songs.
Again, I would like to thank all that responded to my first request, and I
ask your indulgence to help me with the mic question.
Warm regards,
John
Sacramento
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