Greg Heumann
818 posts
Oct 25, 2010
3:12 PM
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With a few limited exceptions, up until now BlowsMeAway Productions has only sold products that I make. However my customers frequently ask about wireless systems. There are no wireless systems specifically for harp, and information about adapting existing systems is virtually nonexistent. Some systems work well. Others don't. I decided somebody needed to address this problem.
After a careful search, I concluded that the Samson line offered the best foundation. For the U.S. market, their systems are already migrated to new FCC approved frequencies. They have both amp-top/rack mount and pedal-based receivers. Their transmitters have the headroom required to handle the high output of harp mics. I have set up these systems and tested them with various mics. I have used them in performance. I am convinced these systems offer the best value to the harp player looking to go wireless. So BlowsMeAway is now an official Samson Dealer.
I am not selling their bundled systems aimed at guitar players, or forcing you to buy a microphone you don't want. Instead I'm offering systems that are designed with harp players in mind. Given the "margin-free" price expectations of internet shopping, I don't make much money selling these systems. My motivation is simply to provide more complete service to you. However Samson requires a significant annual commitment from me, so in order to maintain dealership status I hope you will choose to purchase from me so that I may continue to offer this service.
For much more information, and pretty pictures, in color....... please have a look at the new wireless systems web page on my site.
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/Greg
Last Edited by on Oct 25, 2010 3:13 PM
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eharp
849 posts
Oct 25, 2010
3:26 PM
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once again, greg, you are leading us into bankruptcy!!
lol
really, i think it is very cool that you have not only checked them out, but give them your approval for us.
i am sure that many harpsters will become your customers, and not only for the mic which continues to get good reviews.
congratulations.
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RyanMortos
858 posts
Oct 25, 2010
3:39 PM
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Wow, if I ever get to gigging I know where I'm gonna be shopping first :) !
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
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hvyj
743 posts
Oct 25, 2010
5:21 PM
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I know a tenor sax player who uses a Samson mic/transmitter (one wireless unit that clips onto the bell of his horn) with an AP-1 wireless receiver (shown on Greg's wireless page). He gets great sound. The AP-1 is extremely compact.
Last Edited by on Oct 25, 2010 5:22 PM
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scojo
142 posts
Oct 25, 2010
7:01 PM
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I use the Samson Airline, largely on Greg's personal recommendation, and I like it a lot. Wish I didn't already have it so I could buy it from you, Greg.
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boris_plotnikov
282 posts
Oct 26, 2010
3:35 AM
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I tired of long stock 57 without VC + wireless transmitter + big reciever. I really want ultimate 57 + AX1 + AP1 Receiver, it takes less place than long cable... But I'm short of money and I need bunch of other devices faster (Zoom H2 for recordings rehearsals, jams and gigs)... pitty
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chromaticblues
230 posts
Oct 26, 2010
6:37 AM
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Good work greg! I have looked into that and couldn't make heads or tails of it. So did nothing!
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Gwood420
255 posts
Oct 26, 2010
8:10 AM
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greg, if someone already bought the mic from you, can they still get the discount when buying the reciever?
good idea on adding these to your site. slowly getting to be the one stop harp audio shop :)
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Greg Heumann
822 posts
Oct 26, 2010
8:45 AM
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@GWood - sorry, doesn't work that way......
Good idea for a future promo, though.....
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/Greg
Last Edited by on Oct 26, 2010 8:45 AM
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Gwood420
256 posts
Oct 26, 2010
8:58 AM
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damn.. :)
while i have your attention, i have yet to take the bulletizer off my mic.. it is too sweet with it on there to even bother taking it off.. maybe i will someday, but i would highly recommend that people buy one..
keep up the good work greg
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bonedog569
102 posts
Oct 26, 2010
5:25 PM
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Honor makes - or shlocked together, a harp specific system. I tried it and it was noisy , radio interference prone and otherwise worthless. The lapel condenser mic in the 'brass knuckle" grip is an interesting idea though.
http://www.hoodoobyhohner.com/
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Greg Heumann
823 posts
Oct 26, 2010
5:53 PM
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The Hohner system is, to be polite, absolute crap. And this is coming from a guy who has a verifiable track record of almost NEVER saying negative things about anyone online. Hohner should stick to harmonicas. It is clear they believe that the only market worthy of their consideration is the bottom-rung idiot with way more money than knowledge or talent. And it may be that that IS the only market it makes sense for them to go after - amplified harp players in general are a small market and the bigger a company is, the harder it is for them to cater to low volume markets. That's why people like me can actually succeed. It is also why I wouldn't be caught dead trying to sell anything to guitar players. Ever look at the wall of blister-pack products made in China at Guitar Center? But I'm ranting. Blame it on the wine.....
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/Greg
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Oxharp
363 posts
Oct 26, 2010
9:59 PM
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Hi Greg,
Sorry to Hi-jack your thread but have you ever been asked to do an Ultimate job on an EV RE10 mic as they are very long.
I would be interested in getting mine done. Same head shorter body and Hi Z with V/C. Maybe others have thought of this if its viable.
Cheers
Russ
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Greg Heumann
828 posts
Oct 27, 2010
8:45 AM
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@Ox - I have been asked, but no,I don't do it. The RE10's transformer is fully potted in that barrel and it doesn't come apart easily. Plus the market is pretty small - and there's a lot of engineering behind the Ultimate barrel which is very specifically designed to the Shure form factor. I haven't been convinced that it would be worth it to me - I would almost certainly destroy a couple of RE-10's in the process. (On the other hand if someone has one that isn't working and they're willing to give it to me, I would be happy to do some research.)
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/Greg
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