Re: [Harp-L] What Mic to get

["Splash!" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>]

If you live in a cool dry place, then a crystal element might be a good 
choice.  But if you live where it gets hot, or humid, then a magnetic 
element is a better choice.  Crystals do not like to get hot or humid.  And 
if you drop one, well... you know what happens when you drop a crystal wine 
glass on the tile floor.  I rest my case.

I live in South Florida and a crystal element here wouldn't last very long 
untill it wasn't that "HOT" mic I used to have.*

I have several hot 1960's vintage cm's in vintage JT30 and 520 shells. with 
5/8" connectors.  Email OFFLIST for more info.  I also have a "not-so-hot" 
MC-151 element * if anybody cares.

Splash!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "todd allen" <soundguyaudition@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:30 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] What Mic to get


Besides the obvious! (made of different materials) what is the difference
between crystal and magnetic elements. is it like any thing else. some 
magnetics
or crystal elements are better then others? and what should I be looking for 
in
a mic.
I play both with a rock cover band and a acoustic duo and yes there is 
pretty
big difference between the two styles I play.

The cover band does 60s 70s songs the other is maybe more like Irish pub 
music.
(if that is even a musical style description)
Thanks
Todd