[Harp-L] Chromatic mic

[Gary Lehmann]

Has anyone tried the Bulletini with Chromatic?
Suzuki has a new mike, what about that one?

On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 9:44 PM, Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Winslow
>
> I would like to avoid the airy sound.
>
> Wow! A lot of great information from everyone. Thanks so much.
>
> Daniel
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 1, 2016, at 5:07 PM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Leaving out the wireless part, though that may affect the sound in some
> way:
> >
> > Cupping the SM-58 will:
> >
> > 1) create a proximity effect that emphasizes the lower part of the
> frequency spectrum
> >
> > 2) Fill up and thereby remove the tone chamber created by the hands
> >
> > 3) remove the sense of "air" around the sound of the harmonica (largely
> due to the effects of 1) and 2) but perhaps in additional ways.
> >
> > The condensor is positioned outside the hand cup and this allows for
> cupping effects and "air" around the sound. The SM-58 is more prone to
> proximity effect than the Fireball and probably condensors as well.
> >
> > Winslow Yerxa
> > Producer, the Harmonica Collective
> > Author, Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition: ISBN 978-1-118-88076-0
> >            Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
> >            Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
> > Resident Expert, bluesharmonica.com
> > Instructor, Jazzschool Community Music School
> > President emeritus, SPAH, the Society for the Preservation and
> Advancement of the Harmonica
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at gmail.com>
> > To: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: harp-l <harp-l at harp-l.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 1:39 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic mic
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Winslow
> >
> > Could you send me a pic of your setup for the condenser mic? How would
> you describe the sound difference between your condenser system and a
> wireless SM58 system.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Daniel
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On May 1, 2016, at 10:03 AM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi, Daniel. I have a Fireball and a regular 58. The Fireball is bassier
> sounding (perhaps even muddier) for vocals, which can be a good thing for
> harmonica. Haven't done a detailed A/B between the Fireball and 58 for
> chromatic. Toots went from using the standard 58 to Greg's version,
> possibly due to shorter stick and lighter weight. Hermine Deurloo also uses
> it.
> >>
> >>
> >> For a completely acoustic sound, I have an Audix tiny condenser that I
> mount on my wrist and aim up at the opening between the heels of my hands.
> I run this thru an AKG wireless, with phantom power provided by the belt
> pack.
> >>
> >> Winslow Yerxa
> >> Producer, the Harmonica Collective
> >> Author, Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition: ISBN 978-1-118-88076-0
> >>           Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
> >>           Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
> >> Resident Expert, bluesharmonica.com
> >> Instructor, Jazzschool Community Music School
> >> President emeritus, SPAH, the Society for the Preservation and
> Advancement of the Harmonica
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at gmail.com>
> >> To: Robert Hale <robert at dukeofwail.com>
> >> Cc: harp-l harp-l <harp-l at harp-l.org>
> >> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 10:25 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic mic
> >>
> >>
> >> Robert
> >>
> >> What do you see as the relative strengths of the Fireball V compared to
> the SM58 or BlowsMeAway's version of the SM58?
> >>
> >> Daniel
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 8:33 PM, Robert Hale <robert at dukeofwail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Yes, it's a clean tone mic.
> >>>
> >>>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:49 PM, Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>> Robert
> >>>>
> >>>> Do you use the fireball V with a chromatic harp? I want a clean sound.
> >>
> >>
>
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