Crystal Harmonica Microphone
Crystal Harmonica Microphone
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 Switchcraft 332A 5 8 1 4 Microphone Adapter for Vintage Harmonica Harp Mic JT 30  US $12.99
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 Vintage Harmonica Microphone Cord Cable Harp Mic JT 30 US $26.99
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 250K Pot Knob Volume Harmonica Microphone Harp Mic US $13.50
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 Shure PGX24 SM58 Wireless Handheld System With SM 58 Dynamic Vocal Mic NEW US $399.00
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 Vintage Shure 99 131 Crystal Harp Harmonica Mic Element US $60.00
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 Shure PGX24 SM86 Handheld Wireless System Channel H6 US $449.00
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 Shaker Retro Rocket Harmonica Microphone US $116.43
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 Shure SLX24 SM58 Handheld Wireless System US $599.00
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 Shure SLX14 BETA98H Instrument Wireless System CH G5 US $699.00
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 Sennheiser ew 500 945 G3 Wireless Transmitter CH B US $999.95
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 Sennheiser ew 112 G3 Omni Lavalier Wireless System CH B US $629.95
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 Sennheiser SKM 300 845 G3 Wireless Transmitter CH B US $429.95
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 Sennheiser ew 100 ENG Plug On Wireless System CH B US $799.95
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 Audio Technica ATM75 Cardioid Head worn Condenser Microphone W XLR Connector NEW US $175.00
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 Custom Astatic 200S Hi Z Harp Harmonica Bullet Microphone MC151 Crystal Element US $189.99
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 Hohner Harmonica HH1490 Blues Blaster Microphone US $84.99
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 SENNHEISER EW 152 G3 HEADSET EW152G3 EW 152 G3 US $649.95
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 MC3F Three Pin to 2501MP Screw on Adapter for Harmonica Harp Mic JT 30 T 3 10 DA US $34.99
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 Shure SLX24 SM86 Wireless Microphone System CH G4 US $639.00
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 Shure SLX24 BETA87C Wireless Microphone System CH G5 US $729.00
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 Sennheiser ew 112 p G3 Omni Lavalier Microphone Wireless System CH G US $629.95
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 Shure PGX24 SM86 Handheld Wireless System Channel J6 US $449.00
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 Shure PGX14 Lavalier Wireless System Channel J6 US $419.00
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 Shure SLX14 93 Lav Wireless System CH G5 US $599.00
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 Audio Technica AT2010 Condenser Vocal Mic US $99.00
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 Shure SLX24 SM58 Wireless Microphone System CH G4 US $639.00
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 Custom Turner Bullet Harp Harmonica Microphone Hot Vintage Webcor Crystal LK US $159.99
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 Custom Astatic JT 30 Hi Z Harp Harmonica Mic Microphone Howling Japanese Crystal US $179.99
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 PreSonus Studio Channel Tube Channel Strip US $299.95
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 Shure SLX24 BETA58 Wireless Mic Sys CH G4 US $639.00
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 Shure PGX24 Beta 58 Handheld Wireless System Channel L5 US $449.00
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 Astatic Biscuit Model 30 Bullet Harmonica Mic 1942 Vintage SHELL ONLY US $129.99
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 Hohner 1490 Blues Blaster Harmonica Microphone US $90.99
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 SENNHEISER EW 122 G3 LE WIRELESS LAV EW122G3 EW 122 G3 US $599.95
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 Shaker Maddog Mad Dog Harmonica Mic Microphone US $127.95
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 SHAKER MICS DYNAMIC HARMONICA MICROPHONE MIC USA MADE US $79.95
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 1 Meg Volume Pot Knob Harmonica Microphone Harp Mic US $13.50
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 UNUSED in Box Vintage ASTATIC M 332 S Crystal Harmonica Microphone US $99.00
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 SHAKER MICS CRYSTAL HARMONICA MICROPHONE MIC USA MADE US $79.95
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 SENNHEISER EW 110 G3 LE WIRELESS LAV EW110G3 EW 110 G3 US $499.95
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 Shaker Advanced Crystal 1 4 Harmonica Mic Microphone US $89.00
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 Harp Mic Volume Control Kit JT 30 Style 1 Meg Pot Knob Spacer US $13.50
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 Custom Realistic Bullet Harp Harmonica Microphone Vintage Crystal LK BARGAIN US $119.99
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 AKG C 2000 B Studio Condenser Microphone H85 Shock Mount Home Recording C200B US $199.00
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 Shure 520 Green Bullet Harp Mic w Controlled Magnetic Transducer US $175.00
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 Shure PGX14 Wireless Instrument System with WA302 Instrument Cable NEW US $379.00
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 Vintage Harp Mic Custom Chromed Chopped Astatic 200S with Original Ceramic 569 US $200.00
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 Vintage Harp Mic Custom Chromed Turner with crystal element VC US $195.00
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 VINTAGE TURNER CRYSTAL 1940S MIC MICROPHONE MODEL 33X ART DECO HARP HARMONICA US $109.99
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 Shure SLX124 85 SM58 Dual System CH G5 US $889.00
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Shaker Crystal 1/4 Harmonica Microphone $79.95 The Shaker Crystal is Shaker's original harmonica microphone. Born in 1992, the Crystal Shaker Microphone's voice is accurate and clear with traditional crystal breakup and tremendous presence. A Hi-Z (high output impedance) microphone the Shaker Crystal breaks up with true ice-pick-in-the-ear crystal distortion characteristics when pushed hard. The Crystal harmonica mic has more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity. When you need to cut through a thick rhythm section, this harp mic has the in-your-face presence and crystal edge to get the job done. This Shaker harmonica mic also has fantastic feedback rejection and is housed in the same indestructible thermal resin casing as Shaker's Dyno mic, so it's just as ergonomic and as easy to hold.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music-making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By utilizing a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and utilize as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Shaker Crystal XLR Harmonica Microphone $87.95 Born in 1992, The Shaker Crystal Microphone is a hi-Z (high output impedance) harmonica mic with more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity. It breaks up with true ice-pick-in-the-ear crystal distortion characteristics when pushed hard. When you need to cut through a thick rhythm section, this mic has the in-your-face presence and crystal edge to get the job done. The Shaker mic also has fantastic feedback rejection and is housed in the same indestructible thermal resin casing as the Shaker's Dyno mic, so it's just as ergonomic and easy to hold. The Crystal is Shaker's original microphone and features 11-detent volume control. The voice is accurate and clear with traditional crystal breakup and tremendous presence.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these Shaker mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Shaker Crystal Xlr Harmonica Microphone $87.95 Born in 1992, The Shaker Crystal Microphone is a hi-Z (high output impedance) harmonica mic with more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity. It breaks up with true ice-pick-in-the-ear crystal distortion characteristics when pushed hard. When you need to cut through a thick rhythm section, this mic has the in-your-face presence and crystal edge to get the job done. The Shaker mic also has fantastic feedback rejection and is housed in the same indestructible thermal resin casing as the Shaker's Dyno mic, so it's just as ergonomic and easy to hold. The Crystal is Shaker's original microphone and features 11-detent volume control. The voice is accurate and clear with traditional crystal breakup and tremendous presence.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these Shaker mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players.Crystal elementOutput: Switchcraft XLR 3-pin connector wired pin-2-hotVolume control with 11 micro detents for referenceHoused in an indestructible thermal resin casing |
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Shaker WSB Harmonica Microphone $59.96 The Shaker WSB has been designed to be Shaker's most affordable crystal microphone, voiced specifically for harmonicas. It's a great blues tool, hard-wired with a 10-foot cable and a 1/4" plug, and it can even act as a great back up mic. It's a great beginner mic that's easy on the wallet, yet gives professional performance and awesome tone, along with great feedback rejection. The mic is extremely economical, has hot crystal element, is voiced to cut through other sounds, has a clear and aggressive tone, and is ergonomically designed to be very easy to hold. Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a sophisticated music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Shaker Wsb Harmonica Microphone $59.96 The Shaker WSB has been designed to be Shaker's most affordable crystal microphone, voiced specifically for harmonicas. It's a great blues tool, hard-wired with a 10-foot cable and a 1/4" plug, and it can even act as a great back up mic. It's a great beginner mic that's easy on the wallet, yet gives professional performance and awesome tone, along with great feedback rejection. The mic is extremely economical, has hot crystal element, is voiced to cut through other sounds, has a clear and aggressive tone, and is ergonomically designed to be very easy to hold.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a sophisticated music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible, making Shaker microphones the real deal. Made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players.Crystal elementOutput: hardwired with a 10' cable and 1/4" plug |
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Shaker Retro Rocket Harmonica Microphone $116.43 The coolest thing to happen since carbon and crystal were put with brass, wood, and wind. The Shaker Retro Rocket is a truly beautiful harmonica microphone that's basically a no-nonsense, bullet-type Shaker mic retaining the qualities that made the great original bullet mics so special.The Retro Rocket harmonica mic has all the snap, crackle, and pop that any blues/rock harp player could want. It's the real deala cast metal alloy body with a black crinkle powder coat finish, and high-output crystal element. It features a solid pewter grill and a 1/4" output connector. It's 40% smaller than traditional bullet type mics, and is ergonomically shaped to give harp players an in your face, aggressive tone. This is one high-output microphone with over-the-edge dynamics and a truckload of harmonic overtones. According to Retro Rocket endorsers, this mic rejects feedback better than any other bullet mic made.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker harp mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible. They're made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players. |
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Used Shaker Retro Rocket Harmonica Microphone $116.43 The coolest thing to happen since carbon and crystal were put with brass, wood, and wind. The Shaker Retro Rocket is a truly beautiful harmonica microphone that's basically a no-nonsense, bullet-type Shaker mic retaining the qualities that made the great original bullet mics so special.The Retro Rocket harmonica mic has all the snap, crackle, and pop that any blues/rock harp player could want. It's the real deala cast metal alloy body with a black crinkle powder coat finish, and high-output crystal element. It features a solid pewter grill and a 1/4" output connector. It's 40% smaller than traditional bullet type mics, and is ergonomically shaped to give harp players an in your face, aggressive tone. This is one high-output microphone with over-the-edge dynamics and a truckload of harmonic overtones. According to Retro Rocket endorsers, this mic rejects feedback better than any other bullet mic made.Shaker Harmonica Microphones are part of a complex music making system, one that includes the harmonica, the player's hands, the microphone, the amp, and the player's personal techniques. Traditional methods of measuring response and behavior become pretty much irrelevant because Shaker's don't fit strictly into the established categories of polar patterns. By using a sampling of the harmonica's sound and directing it through acoustic ports into a volume-tuned chamber, Shaker harp mics become, in essence, miniature hand-held recording studios. This is known as Shaker GNS technology, or good noise sampling, resulting in great tone, extreme technique sensitivity, and tremendous feedback. Designed and engineered by Shakey Joe, these mics are totally handmade in the US and use as many American-made parts as possible. They're made in the Arizona desert by harp players, for harp players.Crystal elementSolid pewter grillSmooth volume controlOutput: 1/4" connector |
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Astatic by Hohner JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone $69.99 The JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone is an exclusive version of this Astatic by Hohner hand-held mic with volume control. The JT30 Roadhouse Microphone produces that classic, dirty Chicago blues harp tone. The JT30 was introduced over 50 years ago as an inexpensive and rugged crystal element microphone for public address systems and Ham radio operators. Blues players discovered that the JT30's emphasis of the voice's midrange frequencies produced a raw, honking sound when they cupped their harmonica against broad front of this bullet mic. Over the years, the JT30 has become the favorite harp mic for many established blue harpists. The JT30 Roadhouse uses the same mold for the mic housing that Astatic used to build the original JT30 mics. When played through a vintage-style tube amp, the frequency response of the JT30's crystal element duplicates the warm, slightly distorted "Mississippi Sax" tone that harp players crave. Includes 20' cable with XLR female connection designed to fit the threads of the JT30 and a 1/4" male adapter that plugs directly into a guitar amp. |
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Used Astatic By Hohner Jt30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone $81.89 The JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone is an exclusive version of this Astatic by Hohner handheld mic with volume control. The JT30 Roadhouse Microphone produces that classic, dirty Chicago blues harp tone. The JT30 was introduced over 50 years ago as an inexpensive and rugged crystal element microphone for public address systems and Ham radio operators. Blues players discovered that the JT30's emphasis of the voice's midrange frequencies produced a raw, honking sound when they cupped their harmonica against broad front of this bullet mic. Over the years, the JT30 has become the favorite harp mic for many established blue harpists. The JT30 Roadhouse uses the same mold for the mic housing that Astatic used to build the original JT30 mics. When played through a vintage-style tube amp, the frequency response of the JT30's crystal element duplicates the warm, slightly distorted "Mississippi Sax" tone that harp players crave. Includes 20' of high-impedance 1/4" amp cable designed to fit the threads of the JT30 and a 1/4" male adapter that plugs directly into a guitar amp. |
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Astatic By Hohner Jt30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone $89.99 The JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone is an exclusive version of this Astatic by Hohner handheld mic with volume control. The JT30 Roadhouse Microphone produces that classic, dirty Chicago blues harp tone. The JT30 was introduced over 50 years ago as an inexpensive and rugged crystal element microphone for public address systems and Ham radio operators. Blues players discovered that the JT30's emphasis of the voice's midrange frequencies produced a raw, honking sound when they cupped their harmonica against broad front of this bullet mic. Over the years, the JT30 has become the favorite harp mic for many established blue harpists. The JT30 Roadhouse uses the same mold for the mic housing that Astatic used to build the original JT30 mics. When played through a vintage-style tube amp, the frequency response of the JT30's crystal element duplicates the warm, slightly distorted "Mississippi Sax" tone that harp players crave. Includes 20' of high-impedance 1/4" amp cable designed to fit the threads of the JT30 and a 1/4" male adapter that plugs directly into a guitar amp. |
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Shaker Madcat Harmonica Microphone $127.95 The Shaker Madcat is a miniature, handmade microphone made expressly for the harmonica player. It cups easily in the hand letting you produce very natural wah-wah sounds while putting the lid on the harp player's biggest enemy—feedback. The Madcat is equipped with a volume knob, short 1/4" cable, and comes with an extender jack for connecting a longer instrument cable. Th Shaker Madcat is is a great alternative to bulkier, heavier bullet-style mics which doesn't compromise on the filthy tone blues players demand. |
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Shaker Crystal 1/4" Harmonica Microphone List Price: $99.95 Sale Price: $79.95  |
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Born in 1992, The Crystal Shaker Microphone is a hi-Z (high output impedance) microphone with more of an accurate sound and less tonal coloration than Shaker's Dynamic mics. Some call it cleaner, Shaker says it has more acoustic clarity... |
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Astatic by Hohner JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $89.99 |
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The JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone is an exclusive version of this Astatic by Hohner handheld mic with volume control. The JT30 Roadhouse Microphone produces that classic, dirty Chicago blues harp tone... |
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Shaker Retro Rocket Harmonica Microphone List Price: $159.95 Sale Price: $127.95 |
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The coolest thing to happen since carbon and crystal were put with brass, wood, and wind. The Shaker Retro Rocket is a truly beautiful harmonica microphone that's basically a no-nonsense, bullet-type Shaker mic retaining the qualities that made the great original bullet mics so special... |
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Hohner HOHNER HH1490 BLUES BLASTER HARMONICA MIC List Price: $145.00 Sale Price: $79.99 |
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The Hohner 1490 Blues Blaster Harmonica Microphone is a hand-held mic with volume control that produces that classic, dirty Chicago blue harp tone. Requires standard XLR mic cable (included) and lo-to-high impedance transformer with 1/4" plug (product# 427600 or 270570) to plug directly into your amp. |
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Shaker WSB Harmonica Microphone List Price: $74.95 Sale Price: $59.99 |
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The Shaker WSB has been designed to be Shaker's most affordable crystal microphone, voiced specifically for harmonicas. It's a great blues tool, hard-wired with a 10-foot cable and a 1/4" plug, and it can even act as a great back up mic... |
The Bradivarius Violin Pick Up
For almost a year I had been simply playing into a microphone to amplify my violin. Before that, I used a Yamaha Electric Violin and amplifier, or a clip on microphone positioned over the f-holes.
The electric violin had an acceptable sound, but it was harder to play in tune than an acoustic violin. It lacks the helping factor of the resonant body of a violin.
The clip on mike had a very narrow sweet spot on the pre amp. On one side was insufficient volume. On the other was a killer feedback squeal.
To eliminate these two problems I had accepted the problem of not having a strong presence on stage when the other instruments were plugged in direct to the sound board. Even using maximum bow pressure and getting on top of the mike was not enough unless the other musicians backed off, and I couldn’t count on that.
I got the Bradivarius while looking for a sound reinforcement solution for one of my students who plays with other retirees in a pop/dance type band. Seeing that the pickup needed to be fitted to a violin individually by a luthier, I put it on my violin to test it. I was hoping to solve my problem, too.
Initially I tried my new set up at home, plugging in to the Yamaha violin amp. It had a good, strong violin sound across all the strings, even and full.
When my student tried out my Bradivarius equipped fiddle at her practice, her volume was immediately on even standing with all the other musicians. That included clarinet, saxophone, electric guitar and a drum set.
The next day I had an opportunity to use the Bradivarius at two concerts. The first was outdoors at the St. Petersburg Folk Festival. The other players were two plugged in guitars and a harmonica going straight into a microphone. In spite of sound problems that were beyond our control, the violin could easily be heard on stage as well as out in the audience.
Later that day I played indoors with The Crystal Beach String Band. There was no difficulty getting a balanced sound with the other plugged in string instruments, including guitar, autoharp, mandolin, banjo and bass.
Here is what a colleague, Ken Brooks of www.strumhollow.com, wrote in an e-mail:
Hey Elan,
I really enjoyed your playing. I think I learnt new things just watching you. That pick up sounded good. Great job! Ken
To sum up my experience with the Bradivarius violin pick up, I wholeheartedly recommend it as a simple and elegant solution to violin sound reinforcement needs. It’s so easy to use and reliable, I just love it.
About the Author
Elan Chalford, M.M. plays and teaches violin and fiddle. He lives in Palm Harbor, Florida. An enthusiastic Toastmaster, he has attained the level of DTM.
His Web site on learning to play fiddle is Fiddleguru Tab Lessons.
March 23rd, 2009 in
Microphones