messy ventura
105 posts
Dec 11, 2013
12:23 PM
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I already own a couple of bullet mics. I'm thinking of getting an SM 58 or SM 57 for Christmas to be able to practice my acoustic playing. I will be plugging directly into one of my amps. (Zoo/BR-6/Super Champ XD) Will I need a DI box or something similar to match the impedance ? I am also wondering if Greg's ultimate 57 will fit on a mic stand and how well the 57 works for playing acoustically ? If it fits a mic stand that would allow it to be a dual purpose mic and I could use it for electric or acoustic right ? Any thoughts, experience, or suggestions would be appreciated. Santa is waiting to hear from me.
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HawkeyeKane
2207 posts
Dec 11, 2013
12:40 PM
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A DI might work. What's cheaper and easier though would be an inline impedance transformer. The Audix T50K is an old favorite among harp players.
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didjcripey
666 posts
Dec 11, 2013
12:53 PM
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DI boxes are usually for hi to low impedance (most commonly used for instruments to PA's).
You need an impedance transformer.
Something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swamp-Impedance-Transformer-Matcher-DI-XLR-f-1-4-m-Mic-to-Guitar-Amp-/111169581561?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item19e23931f9
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Lucky Lester
Last Edited by didjcripey on Dec 11, 2013 12:56 PM
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A440
117 posts
Dec 11, 2013
1:22 PM
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As Hawkeye says, the Audix T50K does the trick.
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harmonicanick
2093 posts
Dec 11, 2013
2:54 PM
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I use a 57 every time through pa, that is all you need, the rest is technique.
Just buy a standard 57 and buy a volume control from Gregg.
Wrap some rubber bands around the top of the mic to ease your grip, and good to go, Merry Xmas..
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Tuckster
1379 posts
Dec 11, 2013
3:08 PM
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An Ultimate 57 doesn't fit a standard mic clip. It requires one with a larger diameter. They are available at music stores.
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Greg Heumann
2507 posts
Dec 12, 2013
8:14 PM
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The Audix T-50 I tried was a tone sucker. A shame because I like the pigtail design. Of course, you can add a simple headphone extension cable to any IMT to get the same benefit. BlowsMeAway carries impedance matching transformers AND mic clips for Ultimate mics.
@Messy - the Ultimate 57 is one of the most versatile mics on the planet. You can mount it in a stand and use it for warm clean vocals or acoustic harp. You can hand hold it and cup it for a nice overdriven tone. If you have to mic an an amp it works well for that too.....
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Last Edited by Greg Heumann on Dec 12, 2013 8:17 PM
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