I ordered an F&C mic for myself and it arrived today. I posted a story about it to my Blues Harp Amps Blog (link below). Details and sound clips are at the blog.
The short version is this: It is the best harp mic I have ever played. The tone and feedback rejection are amazing.
First, thanks for posting a pic and sharing your experience. Not sure how BW and LW got along before Cyber networking! My smaller amps sound pretty good no matter what I use with them. My larger amps respond best to the hottest signal that I can show them. With a really hot CR the notes seem to jump out of the amp effortlessly. In terms of heat meaning a hot signal how would you compare this mic to a HOT CR or CM mic? Of course, I'd be interested in any comparisons which you might offer! Thanks in advance.
I'm guessing it's light? I want one in zebrawood to match my dart case. Also, is that a fairly soft pressure on/off switch, or do you need to hold it with one hand and press the button with another? I kinda like the idea of the switch in lieu of a volume knob. I know, only twenty questions, but did you inquire if he's ever done a 'drop test' to see if it kills the element? ---------- Todd L. Greene, V.P.
9000, I don't know the mic's impedence or it's output level. My other mic -- a custom Peavey Cherry Bomb with Shure CM element -- is extrodinarily hot: It produces 1 volt of current when I hit a big note. The F&C mic seemed equal to the Peavey in volume.
That doesn't necessarily mean it will have the same readings on the scope. I'll bench test it later this week and publish the results on my blog.
Toddle, the mic is very light; much lighter than my other bullet mics. But I don't have any way to weigh it here at home. I'll do that later.
The on/off button doesn't have a heavy touch. It detents... It stays a little depressed, level with the wood shell, when it is On. It sticks up a little bit when the switch is Off. It is easy to do with one hand in the dark.
Scott at F&C says you have to be careful with it. You don't want to drop it or get it too hot or cold. But... Ronnie Shellist has had two of these for months and they are still going strong. And Ronnie is not exactly a guy who baby's his equipment. But if you do hammer the element, I think Scott will work with you to make it right.
,,Sparra GAS you need it you want it,,it will be your,,you must have one,,you need to hear what it sounds like how it feels in your hand this may be the mic ya been searching for you must have you do need it get one now!!!!
Beautiful zebrawood, a tad too high polish for me. Lookin' good is great, but soundin' good is paramount.
I'm still scroungin' for a shell for my Unidyne III element. ( and yes, I know Greg H. could set me up good. If I had a guaranteed income stream, I would go that way. )
