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A must have for any producer/studio rat
Really great for vocalists! I always bring it on my studio sessions and invariably if someone wants to use it we have a blast. Particularly good for hooking up vocalists to amps or sticking violins/trumpets etc. into guitar amps or pedals for interesting effects. I've done sessions where it allow the vocalist to do their own dub vocal delays with this, and a Memory Boy.
My only problem with it is it doesn't come with a stand adapter and I couldn't seem to buy one. I know it's a handheld mic, but it's much more versatile than this. It does a lot more cool stuff than just the harmonica into a Fender thing. And anyone worried it wont sound as authentic as the Green Bullet shouldn't. It's rugged and it sounds just as good/bad as the real deal.
My only problem with it is it doesn't come with a stand adapter and I couldn't seem to buy one. I know it's a handheld mic, but it's much more versatile than this. It does a lot more cool stuff than just the harmonica into a Fender thing. And anyone worried it wont sound as authentic as the Green Bullet shouldn't. It's rugged and it sounds just as good/bad as the real deal.
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If you can afford better, buy better
A decent mic. The paint is very thin and easily rubs off. Sound is acceptable and the cable lasted two years of daily use.
A good choice if you are new to playing amplified harmonica and not sure if you will stick with it.
Otherwise, buy a Harp Blaster, it is a far superior mic
A good choice if you are new to playing amplified harmonica and not sure if you will stick with it.
Otherwise, buy a Harp Blaster, it is a far superior mic
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Very satisfied!!
Good construction, cable and jack are quality stuff and the sound, through my trusty blues junior, is awesome!!
Volume pot is sturdy, functional and supercool.. now i can switch between clean sound and a crunchy "littlewalterish" tone just by adjusting it.
Only problem i've found is a little tendency to feedback when i've tried it in my room wich is very small (and the blues junior is quite loud!).. but then in
the reharsal room with the band i didn't have any issue.
In conclusion i think it's a very good tool at a very honest price!!
Good construction, cable and jack are quality stuff and the sound, through my trusty blues junior, is awesome!!
Volume pot is sturdy, functional and supercool.. now i can switch between clean sound and a crunchy "littlewalterish" tone just by adjusting it.
Only problem i've found is a little tendency to feedback when i've tried it in my room wich is very small (and the blues junior is quite loud!).. but then in
the reharsal room with the band i didn't have any issue.
In conclusion i think it's a very good tool at a very honest price!!
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Superb microphone
I've used this microphone for both home recording and stage work. The weight is near perfect (not so light that it feels insubstantial and not so heavy that it becomes a burden to carry).
The volume control is very useful as I don't have to use the amp controls when switching between accompaniment and solos.
The lead gives plenty of room to move around on stage.
The volume control is very useful as I don't have to use the amp controls when switching between accompaniment and solos.
The lead gives plenty of room to move around on stage.
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Harping on
Well its a harp mic so I cant comment much on quality of professionalsound but its good enough for me.
I really like it, it comes with masses of cord and is robustly made. You could use it as a projectile and i bet it would still work fine and the long lead would help recover the missile.
enjoy!
I really like it, it comes with masses of cord and is robustly made. You could use it as a projectile and i bet it would still work fine and the long lead would help recover the missile.
enjoy!
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Good Mic, Excellent Value
Thomann had the best price I could find on this microphone by a large margin. It sounds pretty good to my beginner's ears, both plugged into a small valve guitar amp, and into a mixing desk and monitored using headphones. It definitely has a "voice" when compared to a large diaphragm condenser mic - more compressed and less top end.
Something that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere is the fact that the mic housing is made of metal - both the main part and the grill appear to be cast, and the mic is surprisingly heavy, although not too heavy. A bit hefty in one hand while holding the harmonica, but fine once the second hand is in position to cup, where the heel of the hand supports the weight.
The volume control works well. Smooth action with just the right amount of drag such that it doesn't get accidentally knocked out of position. There is one detent, in the middle of the travel.
The cable length is good, but the actual cable itself is slightly prone to getting kinks. There are guitar leads (I'm primarily a guitarist) that will sort themselves out with little more than a shake, and it would be better if the cable on this mic was more like that.
Overall, I'm really pleased with this. It's my first harp mic, and I bought it mainly because I felt I needed a reference for what a real harp mic is supposed to sound like.
Something that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere is the fact that the mic housing is made of metal - both the main part and the grill appear to be cast, and the mic is surprisingly heavy, although not too heavy. A bit hefty in one hand while holding the harmonica, but fine once the second hand is in position to cup, where the heel of the hand supports the weight.
The volume control works well. Smooth action with just the right amount of drag such that it doesn't get accidentally knocked out of position. There is one detent, in the middle of the travel.
The cable length is good, but the actual cable itself is slightly prone to getting kinks. There are guitar leads (I'm primarily a guitarist) that will sort themselves out with little more than a shake, and it would be better if the cable on this mic was more like that.
Overall, I'm really pleased with this. It's my first harp mic, and I bought it mainly because I felt I needed a reference for what a real harp mic is supposed to sound like.
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Good for begginers
This is only one bullet microphone on markt at this cheap price, which is generally good in overall.
+ Very solid build, sounds enough good for beginners.
- very heavy, especially holding by 2 fingers, keeping harmonica as well. No removable cable.
Don't want to spend too much money for this kind of stuff and quite strong hands - buy it!
+ Very solid build, sounds enough good for beginners.
- very heavy, especially holding by 2 fingers, keeping harmonica as well. No removable cable.
Don't want to spend too much money for this kind of stuff and quite strong hands - buy it!
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Good for the money
I bought this harmonica microphone to use as a vocal mike, aiming for an old school lo-fi kind of sound. It's half the price of the similar shure 520 DX, and it does the trick and. Although I haven't tried an 520 DX, I am satisfied with the results I get with this one. I haven't tried to play an harmonica to it either!
Positive - The price is very good, considering all the similar products available. Sturdy and well built. The mike has a built in volume knob so it's easy to dial the right volume you need without going to fiddle in the mixing board. This comes pretty handy when you are on stage.
Negative - The microphone should be prepared to be mounted on a microphone stand. Superlux has a version for mike standing (although I couldn't find it for sale anywhere) but that version dosen't come with the volume knob on the mike.
Positive - The price is very good, considering all the similar products available. Sturdy and well built. The mike has a built in volume knob so it's easy to dial the right volume you need without going to fiddle in the mixing board. This comes pretty handy when you are on stage.
Negative - The microphone should be prepared to be mounted on a microphone stand. Superlux has a version for mike standing (although I couldn't find it for sale anywhere) but that version dosen't come with the volume knob on the mike.
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This is the cheepest harp microphone I´v found. I´v been playing for years but never using an dedicated mic. But I really enjoy using this. I´v got big hands and so easy to coup. Love the pot! Makes it easy to regulate volume.
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It allows harmonica players to cavort around the stage.
Playing the harmonica into a microphone on a stand is tiresome. With this thing you can move about. Which is nice. The cable is also quite robust.
It does a good job of capturing the harmonica's sound and range and is conveniently shaped to fit into your hand.
It is great fun.
It does a good job of capturing the harmonica's sound and range and is conveniently shaped to fit into your hand.
It is great fun.
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