[Harp-L] Chromatic mic

[Gary Lehmann]

I have used the Suzuki mike a little bit, I seem to recall that it is
capable of clean tones.
I purchased a used Fireball and used it for a while--it definitely can
perform clean, in fact I used it as a vocal mike too.
It has some sort of issue now and doesn't perform well for anything--I am
going to try to get it fixed, wonder if Greg works on Fireballs.
Normally, I just use the mike I sing through for any harmonica
amplification. This works great for chromatic, not as good for diatonic,
short harps are just too shrill (in my hands, anyway).

On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 12:11 AM, Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Gary
>
> Is that the Suzuki HMH-100 condenser? How does it sound with chromatic? I
> want a clean acoustic sound.
>
> Daniel
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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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