From: "Tim Norris" Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 00:06:06 -0500 Subject: : Mic (NOT Mike) elements
- ---------- > > > Anyone have any thoughts on what their favorite elements are? Which are the > "hottest"? Difference in sounds between controlled/magnetic/crystal/ceramic?< > > It has been my experience that the Hi-Z Shure contr. magnetic and contr. reluctance elements usually have a higher output than crystal or ceramic elements. There are LO-Z Shures out there and have their place, e.g. in use with large amps or in low volume venues. You will run across extremely hot crystal elements, but this is usually the exception rather than the rule. The output of crystal (and ceramic) elements, both vintage and new, varies...sometimes greatly. But if you like hot, if you want it, if you gotta have it :) the hot prize would probably go to dynamic elements...which if used properly can really push an amp and allow you to work dirty or clean. Examples of these would be the Shure 545 or the EV 619. Some of the older Japanese dyn. mics also kick...Calrad, Aiwa, Kent. Shure also made some communications mics with dynamic elements which resemble the CM elements. Alone they are Lo-Z but when you hook it up with the right transformer they take off.
Unless you have a strong preference it not a bad idea to have CM, X-tal, and dyn. mics, which is something I like to do. One tip for those of you who like this element in that shell. Unless the element is sufficiently sealed in the shell the high end response will be accented possibly resulting in trebly sound, ringing, feedback, etc. > >
