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From: Pete Brunelli
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 11:56:20 -0400
Subject: Re: microphones

At 02:31 AM 9/11/96 -0500, you wrote:
>Harpers,
>I'm trying to get a good clean harp sound for a countryish band I've been
>playing with. Right now, I own a bullet and a fender champ, which
>obviously produces a rather harsh sound. In going for a tone like Mickey
>Raphael's, would I be smart in buying a Shure 58 and running through the
>amp, or might just running through the PA be better? Are there any other
>rigs that people are recommending? Is the 58 generally considered
>adequate for harps? Has anyone ever tried a 57? Inquiring minds need to
>know. Thanks!

Kurt,
Thr 58 and 57 are both good mics, and have great overall response. That
gives a better "acoustic" clean sound. My vote is direct into the board.
You will get the benefit of good equalization, little distortion, and a
better spot in the mix. YMMV, as this is entirely dependant on the sound
guy and the board. If you have to, play into the champ on low volume and
mic it. That will keep the sound cleaner. Just drape the mic over the front.

I use a Roland JC and it is super clean, and will knock even the loudest
guitarists into next week. For a mic i typically use an EV vocal mic, which
sounds like a hotter SM58. In general, the 57 is a 58 without the
pop-screen. I can see the flames from here, but they sound alot alike.

Note: I notice that when you see pics from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, of great
blues harpers, they are often playing through vocal mics. You play through
whatever the sound guy hands ya'. =8-I


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