[Harp-L] Chromatic mic

[Sheltraw]

Hi Gary

Is that the Suzuki HMH-100 condenser? How does it sound with chromatic? I want a clean acoustic sound.

Daniel

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> On May 1, 2016, at 11:17 PM, Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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