re: [Harp-L] 99AC556

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, Riccardo

I've never heard of a 99AC556. MOST of the elements ending in 556 were  
dual impedance elements as used in the 520D - and are better than the  
520DX element but still a little harsh. However I have seen some 556  
elements that were single impedance - if so, and if it is a high  
impedance element (Shure also made medium and low) then it WILL be a  
good element.

As for the date codes, everything is explained here:  http://www.greenbulletmics.com/

Cheers

/Greg

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> From: Riccardo Grosso <rick.grosso82@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: January 31, 2011 5:36:28 AM PST
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] 99AC556
>
>
> Hello Harp-L-ers
>
> I'm just wondering if the element in the subject is a good one and  
> how I
> can date the element from Shure and Astatic.
>
> I'm buy some new old mics and element to work a little bit on sound  
> and
> improve (pimp :) ) my newbie mics like the Shure 520DX and the Hohner
> Blues Blaster.
>
> Thanks for you help.
>
> If somebody has a list of elements with dating and all the info you
> think I should no to avoid crappy stuff I'll appreciate that.
>
> THANKS!
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