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Subject: Tech: Fiddle mike [35] From: [36] Peterr - [37] PM Date: 20 Feb 03 - 11:22 AM Ive seen a small swan-neck (presumably condenser) mike clipped to the fiddle bridge, with the jack held on the body with similar arrangement to the chin rest. Anyone know what it is, and a possible source? Subject: RE: Tech: Fiddle mike [43] From: [44] Malcolm Douglas - [45] PM Date: 20 Feb 03 - 11:36 AM Microvox make one. http://www.microvox.demon.co.uk/violpage.htm Microvox swan-neck microphone for violin/viola Subject: RE: Tech: Fiddle mike [52] From: [53] nickp - [54] PM Date: 20 Feb 03 - 11:42 AM MOre likely to be one by AKG. Microvox (UK based for our non-UK Cats) tend not to have sockets on the body inless you make them yourself. Also it won't be clipped to the bridge - kill the sound - but probably the tailpiece. Subject: RE: Tech: Fiddle mike [60] From: [61] treewind - [62] PM Date: 20 Feb 03 - 03:03 PM Microvox are UK based but that web site lists retailers in the USA and other countries. But as nickp says the one described isn't Microvox as that has a 1.2m flying lead to the battery box (which you typically clip on your belt). Anahata Subject: RE: Tech: Fiddle mike [68] From: [69] GUEST,Claymore - [70] PM Date: 20 Feb 03 - 05:07 PM My favorite is an Audio Technica 419 which is technically a horn mike, but when you run it through a tube pre-amp (like an ART MP, which also delivers the phantom power the mic needs) it is smooth and sweet. The only problem with those clip mikes is if the fiddler is a heavy breather. Then you need to tape the portion of the mic with one small piece of duct tape that faces the fiddler and leave open the portion that faces the fiddle bridge, then cover with the small foam windscreen that comes with the mike. Clip the mic to the chin piece and experiment with the placement of the mic head. (Aiming it at the left F hole on the fiddle is a good start). Remember that you could get feedback if you take the fiddle down and aim the mic portion at a monitor. Good Luck! Subject: RE: Tech: Fiddle mike [76] From: [77] Leadfingers - [78] PM Date: 20 Feb 03 - 07:47 PM I always did rate Microvox and still do .I havent used them on fiddle,but on nearly every thing else. Great gear good sound response and NOT silly money. Posted to Scots-L - The Traditional Scottish Music & Culture List - To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
