Re: [Harp-L] Front & Center Harp Microphones

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ken, the element in my F&C mic is an NOS crystal, USA made about 30 years
ago.  It sounds really good, and the feedback rejection properties are
outstanding.

I think Scott at Front and Center Microphones can fix you up with other
elements if you prefer.  Contact him at
frontandcenter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

-- 
-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/



On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>   Rick, that is one truly beautiful mic!! I might be adding this to my
> Xmas list this year!!
>
> What sort of element is in yours? I read on the Front & Center site that
> the standard version mic is loaded with a NOS vintage crystal element. Is
> that what you have?
>
> Also, does F&C offer other choices for the element? If so, what are the
> choices?
>
> Harpin' in Colorado,
> --Ken
>
> TeraBlu Band on My Space
> http://www.myspace.com/terablu
>
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Harp- L <Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Thu, February 4, 2010 7:11:09 AM
> *Subject:* [Harp-L] Front & Center Harp Microphones
>
> After reviewing the Front and Cener Mics a few weeks ago I finally ordered
> one for myself. It arrived yesterday.
>
> Holy Cow!  It sounds better than I remember.
>
> First, the feedback rejection: When I compare it directly with my
> (formerly) favorite gig mic -- a Greg Heumann-modified Peavey Cherry Bomb
> bullet fitted with Shure CM element -- the F&C mic has the same perceived
> volume at the same amp settings. BUT... when you crank it up the F&C mic
> does not start feeding back until you get to stupid levels. Seriously, the
> Peavey mic starts ringing at 6, while the Front & Center mic didn't ring
> until 10.
>
> (I used my Mission 5F2H custom harp amp for this test. The volume goes to
> 12. I didn't use any effects on the amp or on the recording. I did the test
> in my office at home.)
>
> Next, the tone: My Peavey bullet is a very good sounding harp mic. The
> problem it has --and which it shares with all Shure CM/CR microphones -- is
> that it is a feedback magnet and it can be muddy. In A/B tests at the same
> perceived volume the F&C mic sounds crisper without being brighter. It's
> more defined. The notes seem to jump out of the amp and spin around the
> room.
>
> Photos, details, and sound clips are here:
>
> http://bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-front-center-harp-microphone.html
>
> Front and Center Mics:  http://www.frontandcentermics.com/
>
> --
> -Rick Davis
> The Blues Harp Amps Blog
> http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/
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