Re: [Harp-L] Impedance Convertors - a must have for sounding good

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Another Rockin Ron Solve !

Mike Wilbur


> On May 10, 2015, at 4:05 AM, Tony Eyers <tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Many of us, myself included, go for low impedance vocal style mics. I use the Audix Fireball V, others use Shure SM58s and 57s, with the "Bulletizer" versions from Greg Heuman at BlowsMeAway.com recent and welcome addition.
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> When plugging these mics are plugged into an amp or effects pedal, they need an impedance convertor. I found this out 5 years ago, 25 years after I should have. If you use one of these mics, and have not tried an impedance convertor, then do it. The improvement is substantial and immediate.
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> Problem is, most impedance convertors are a bulky attachment on the end of a mic cable, just waiting for someone to bump it and damage the input socket of your amp.
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> Unless of course you use the Audix T50k impedance convertor, which has a short cable between the two connectors, thus solving the bulky attachment problem.
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> I am about to recommend a mic to a new student. I was thinking of the Audix Fireball V as a good all rounder, but couldn't find anyone retailing the necessary impedance convertor. I emailed Rockin Ron, a week later it was on his site, for $24.95
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> You can find it here: http://rockinronsmusicsd.com/index.php?_a=product&product_id=475
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> So. Get one. Thank me later. Better still, buy me a beer if ever we should meet.
> 
> Tony Eyers
> Australia
> www.HarmonicaAcademy.com