Ask Harp Mic Expert Greg Heumann

OK - not mic stuff but the link between the mic and the amp/PA. I was cleaning up my 'woodshed' and came across a couple of cords that had 1/4" and one end and XLR at the other. At my naive level, I understand the 1/4" to be a hiZ impedance connection and the XLR to be loZ. I also understand that it is not possible (advisable?) to hook a loZ mic up and plug the other end into a 1/4" connection on the amp. An impedance transformer is required to boost the signal. All this to ask:
1) Am I correct in my understanding?
2) Would it do damage if I tried it? continue reading...

You may remember our last WEEKLY MIC MORSEL dealt with the securing and sealing of the mic's element inside its shell. Let's now move outside to have a look at the other significant seal: Between your harpmic and your hands. continue reading...

You may remember our last WEEKLY MIC MORSEL dealt with the secured sealing of a mic's element inside its shell or body. Let's move outside the mic for that other crucial sealing point: BETWEEN HAND AND MIC. Particularly in the case of smaller diameter dynamic microphones such as the SHURE 545 where's no "ball" or rib to grip, it may take conscious effort to hold the mic in place between the heels of your hands while cupping the harp. How about a cheap assist? continue reading...

Strange things happen when the gasketing of the element in a harpmic (or any mic) fails or is inadequate to start with, and none of it's good. continue reading...

WHAT? No sound, no signal -or maybe just a big BUZZZ from your modified BULLET? continue reading...

REPORTING FROM THE NAMM CONVENTION IN ANAHEIM... continue reading...

This week's MORSEL has to do with staying connected and limiting your liabilities. continue reading...

To "get under foot" can be an uncomfortable and annoying predicament to experience. continue reading...

Thank you, Charles Dickens, author of "A CHRISTMAS CAROL", not "WHAMMER JAMMER". 'Tis the season... continue reading...

Thank you, Charles Dickens, author of "A CHRISTMAS CAROL", not "Wammer Jammer"