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Mics
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eetechTom
73 posts
Mar 15, 2021
8:40 AM
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Thanks for the info SuperBee! Another resource I have seen regarding microphone selection, are some YouTube videos by GoldenBug. He reviews some of the inexpensive Japanese stick mics, as well as the more popular bullet, and stick mics.
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ME.HarpDoc
399 posts
Mar 15, 2021
2:40 PM
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I have a Sure 545 Heumann modification. I like it for a somewhat cleaner sound than my other mics but breaks up well. I tried Bulletizer but prefer some rubber bands to aid in grip.
EV RE 10 love this mic. I find holding/cupping not difficult
Greg Heumann Bulletini with volume control. Actually find it a little small for cupping as a bullet mic but excellent sound with the Heumann Element.
I’m considering purchasing a Horner Harpblaster HB52 or a Heumann custom wood mic or a vintage Turner BX Challenger with a crystal element from Dennis Grunling. Any thoughts?
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Fil
483 posts
Mar 27, 2021
7:34 PM
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Interesting post. What was it about the volume control that had you quit it?
Thanks
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Phil Pennington
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Christian Wasmer
26 posts
May 02, 2021
9:40 AM
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ABOUT THE BULLETINI "form factor" : I also found it a bit too small ; what I did is "coat" it with layers of bicycle tyre inner tubes. With a few layers it gains a few millimeters, gets a better grip, and becomes shock proof, at least does not produce noice if it hits the harmonica. You've got to have several sizes of inner tubes (thanks Lord, I happen to have owned bikes with several sizes of tires and kept blown tubes "just in case").
I did something similar with a SM 57, but here I "buried" a silicon ring (those that you find to put around a microphonic 6L6 tube) under the rubber tube. This makes a nice ridge to hold it effortless.
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BnT
278 posts
Nov 18, 2021
12:51 AM
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So much good information. So, I'll try to be brief with my input. Three mics.
Vintage sound: It's a construction project. Since I've used mostly bullet mics, I find that what is most important is the element. Crystal? CR? CM? Find one where you like the tone. The shell manufacturer (Astatic, Turner, RCA, Shure, etc) is secondary. They're just the house for the element. Find a shell that best fits your hands - I found the slightly smaller Astatic 200 more comfortable and a tighter seal for my hands than the more common JT30 or Green Bullet. Greg Heumann can provide new, silicone gaskets to marry the element you like to the shell that fits your grip. Volume Control? I have it installed at the rear of the shell so I can adjust it with my pinky finger while playing. I don't like to mess with amp settings on a dark stage.
EV 638: If Junior Wells came on stage he could walk up to the mic stand and do a killer set with this mic - straight into the p.a. (Okay, he could do that with any or no mic) I like the EV 638. Omnidirectional, Hi-Z, easy to hold, shiny, silver, retro look. Clean sound - a ham radio mic in its day so it had to transmit voices clearly. You can add an in-line VC if you like.
Shure Unisphere 585 SAV. High-Impedance stick mic with integrated volume control. The 'James Cotton mic' of the 60's. Terrific volume, crunch, and distortion when cupped. Whether you're playing through the house p.a., a 17 watt Masco, or a James Cotton rig (a 100w Bassman head with two 6x10" speaker cabinets) it gives you a thick, warm sound.
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BnT
www.BluesWithAFeelin.com
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