> Hi there,
> > I need some advise on harp amplification. I have tried two
> >methods which
> >include, stick on acoustic pickups or microphones strategically placed.
> >Results have been less than spectacular.
> > Any suggestions on better methods or advice on maximizing these
> >methods would
> >be greatly appreciated.
> >Ron Cherubino
>
> On my small harps I use a combination of a transducer and a unidirectional
> mike. I place the transducer on the side of the soundbox rather than the
> soundboard as I find this avoids 'boom' and over ring. I plug both mikes
> into a mixer and then ballanse the box sound with the ambient sound and
> find that this gives a pretty accurate sound.
> Be happy,
> Mike.
I only wish to add that I have used to dual mic method with the same
happy results. The external Mic picks up the "pluckiness" livliness of
the hands upon the strings, and the transducer supports the resonance. A
careful mix of the two (sometimes three) signals creates a pleasant sound
for the audience (and allows the other musicians to hear you well enough
through the monitors.)
Joan.Margret
Hamilton. Ontario. Canada