Re: [Harp-L] Audix Fireball... And other harp mics.

[George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here is a possible solution to your impedance transformer...Its inside the
1/4" plug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lo-Z-Hi-Z-Transformer-mic-microphone-Cable-1-4-Phone-Male-to-XLR-Female-Ideal-/170866687805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c872bf3d

I'm thinking on getting one of these for my own Audix Fireball V.
George



On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 4:48 PM, <MundHarp@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> Lately I have been using an Audix Fireball 5 as my main harmonica  mic...
> It's ok.
> But it is tiresome to have to use an impedance transformer to get the  best
> out of a guitar amp!
> Also it needs an "on/off" switch...
> In comparison with a Sure SM 58... It is just as good, and perhaps slightly
>  better. It is A FINE mic... It is very well made. I haven't mistreated
> mine  yet... But it seems solid!    HOWEVER.. I prefer a mic that  doesn't
> need
> a transformer. AND I like an on/of switch. Or even better a volume
>  control!
> Anyone out there, that knows where I can purchase an "in line" switch, or
> even better, a volume control that will work with my Audix Fireball?
> Honestly I liked my old Sure "Unisphere"  from 1971  much better. Or the
> mic that I used on the road A LOT before that, A Beyer  M-60 ribbon mic,
> and
> THAT also needed an impedance transformer but had a  switch....THAT  was
> the
> best harmonica mic that I ever owned,  from  back in the '60s.. But they
> both simply got worn out!
> SO
> When I gig these days... Using my Fender Blues Deluxe amp from 1995... My
> mic is my JT 30 "Crystal balls"... From the 1990's,Courtesy of "Kevin's
> Harps". Or  or I use a $10 Chinese dynamic mic   that I bought last year
> in the
> Philippines! Of course... That will fall to  bits soon. If I go through a
> PA I use the Fereball... But IT NEEDS AN On/Off  switch!
> A good harp mic.
> Is THAT the Holy Grail?
> I think the mic is more important than a good tube amp.
> John '"Whiteboy" Walden
> Just now in Scotland
> _http://johnwalden.freevar.com_ (http://johnwalden.freevar.com)
>
>


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