Re: [Harp-L] What Mic to get

[todd allen <soundguyaudition@xxxxxxxxx>]

I live in New England on the seacoast so the weather changes several times a 
day.

Todd


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From: Splash! <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>
To: todd allen <soundguyaudition@xxxxxxxxx>; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 8:45:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] What Mic to get

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