[Harp-L] re: Single mic vocal + harp setup

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

Richard, 
 
Yes, I believe that you're over thinking it.  As you're  singing only 
backup the gig will be best served if you eq a  single SM58 to get the best sound 
from your  harmonica.  A single mic will let you focus on your performance  
rather than your gear.  Two mics can be a distraction, and a real  bummer 
if you accidentally start playing or singing into the wrong one!   Work with 
physical spacing and with your playing/singing  dynamics to get the volume 
levels you desire.  The 58 is a  cardioid (directional) mic and will tolerate 
that just fine.  Keep in  mind that there is a proximity effect, as you 
move very close on to  the SM58 the bass response will become exaggerated, so 
your distance from  that mic affects tone as well as volume.  Once you back  
away from being directly on the ball of the mic the  bass becomes 'normal', 
and doesn't continue to roll off  much as you move further away than a 
couple inches. 
 
Christopher Richards 
Twin Tone Harmonica Microphones 
harmonicaplanet.com