Description
Post Audio’s CDX harmonica mic combines several features that have been suggested for the ideal harmonica mic.
There are basically two different types of mics that blues harp players use. There is the very distorted Little Walter sound as typified by the classic “bullet” shaped JT-30 mic with crystal element. And then there are many guys who use the Shure 57, which has a cleaner sound and can also be used for vocals. The problem with using the Shure 57 for harmonica is that, although it sounds fat and is good for vocals, it’s awkward to hold on to. That’s why there are all kinds of mods to make Shure 57’s more useable for blues players, like adding a volume control or changing the body so it makes a 90 degree angle.
Post Audio’s CDX mic addresses this problem by using a Shure type dynamic element, instead of the typical crystal cartridge, but mounting it in a classic JT-30 case. They also put in a volume control up front where you can get at it easily and an attached 10′ Lo-Z cable coming out the back where it’s out of the way and goes naturally through your fingers.
Tested through a classic Fender tweed Deluxe amp, accomplished harpman Neil “Gasman” Etherley reports that the CDX sounds better than either his Hohner Blues Blaster or his Piazza modded Shure Green Bullet.
Many harmonica players plug straight into a guitar amp but others, especially singers, will want to plug into a PA system. The CDX has a XLR mic cable output for running into a mixer or PA system and also comes with the TRX transformer which adapts the standard mic cable to run directly into a guitar amp.
Includes:
- CDX mic with volume control and attached cable
- Drawstring bag
- TRX Lo-Z to Hi-Z transformer
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