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Should I Buy a Microphone?

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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:45
dmenken
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Hi, Dave.  I'm studying "Cupping & Hand Effects" as part of LOA2, and wonder. even though I'm only playing/prracticing in my own room, with no expectation of playing in a place where I need to be amplified, should I buy and practice with a microphone?  And how would I decide which microphone to purchase?  David.

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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:04
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David Barrett
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Hello dmenken. You don't need

Hello dmenken. You don't need a microphone, but if you like the sound of amplified harmonica, then I recommend it (it's like acoustic guitar and electric guitar... if you like the sounds an electric guitar offers, you get an electric guitar and amp for those sounds). As for which one, look at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/mic_reviews... there is a equipment top-pics list that will help guide you in your purchase.

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