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Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic 

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A dynamic mic with an omni-directional polar pattern, perfect for blues harp players.

The Red Howler harmonica mic from Digital Reference is a dynamic microphone with comfortable handling while providing a rich, warm tone. It's tailored frequency and unique shape make it ideal for handheld use during a harmonica performance. A volume knob on the back enables you to adjust the volume during a performance. It has a 3 meter cord to give you plenty of room for getting down during your solos.

Features

  • Professional harmonica microphone for use with amps
  • Rich, warm tone
  • Comfortable grip
  • Attached 6mm x 3m dual-core shielded cable
  • 1/4" plug output connector

Order a Red Howler Mic next time you're ready to rock the harmonica.

Red Howler Harmonica Mic Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic microphone
  • Polar pattern: Omni-directional
  • Frequency response: 100-6,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: -48dBV/Pa (4.0mV/Pa) at 1000Hz
  • Rated impedance, unbalanced
  • Min. Loading Impedance: 100kOhms
  • Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output plug
  • Dimensions: 63mm x 80mm
  • Weight: 650g (with cable)
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Digital ReferenceRed Howler Harmonica Mic
 
4.9

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (8)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Good audio (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Versatile (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Performances (7)
    • Amateur recording (6)
    • Home studio (5)
    • Professional recording (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Experienced (4), Professional musician (3)

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    5.0

    Hot mic

    By Topher

    from Provo, Utah

    About Me Experienced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Use
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Nothing Yet

    Best Uses

    • Amateur Recording
    • Home Studio
    • Performances

    Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

    Great deal, great mic. Fun to play and easy to use.

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    5.0

    Awesome Mic - lots of fun... great price

    By RR

    from CT

    About Me Novice

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

        Awesome Mic - lots of fun... great price

        Comment on this review

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        better than the dx bullet

        By lips

        from florida keys

        About Me Professional Musician

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Amateur Recording
          • Performances
          • Professional Recording

          Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

          I bought this to have it modded with my old 520 d element among other things. But,I may get another at this price. I liked it's tone better than the dx, and the volume and volume control knob are steps up from that bullet. In a world that won't bring back vintage elements, this dynamic is a great option for a first mic or spare, or a gig mic for some players.

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Surprising Sound and Value

          By $DaddyRich$

          from Clarksdale, MS

          About Me Professional Musician

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Durable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Performances
            • Professional Recording

            Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

            I picked this bullet mic up on a holiday sale for half price and i must say i'm happily surprised with the build quality and sound quality. In my opinion it blows the newer shure green bullet out of the water. Now and then a newer brand comes along with a superior product and i must say this is one of them. I'm not getting paid to write this review but i'd be happy to endorse these mics. Thanks -$Daddy Rich$

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            5.0

            Great mic!

            By Gdayday

            from New Jersey

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Great Blues Sound

            Cons

            • None so far

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Blues Harp And Dirty Voca
            • Events
            • Home Studio
            • Performances
            • Professional Recording

            Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

            This mic is exactly as advertized. Classic blues harp sound. Volume knob has nice feel and center detent is a great feature. Also love the weight and balance of this mic. Finger contours in the case make it very comfortable and natural to hold.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Not too shabby

            By puppy

            from Knoxville, TN

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            Pros

            • High volume

            Cons

            • Not Very Honky

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Home Studio
            • Performances

            Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

            I use a Green Bullet. It's got an output volume level much louder than most harp mics. I heard the Red Howler was a knock-off of a knock-off of a Green Bullet, so I gave it a try at the Stupid Deal price.

            Worth it.

            It has the same higher volume level as my Green Bullet, so I can use it as a backup live and not have to twiddle amp knobs after the switch.

            It's tone is much more 'clean' than my Green Bullet. More like my Shaker dynamic. Not a 'honker'. However, that tone difference is also a plus. I can use the Green Bullet for blues, the Red Howler for jazz if I wanna.

            So for a low cost, this was definitely a good deal. At regular cost, it turns out to still be a good deal. Because I think this mic is better than my old Hohner Bluesblaster (circa 90's), sounds as good as my Shakers, feels great in the hand like my Green Bullet and has that higher volume like the G.B.

            Now, what we truly need is a mainstream mic manufacturer to replicate the elements from the 50's, make some really quality crystal elements or some faithful quality CM/CR elements. We all seem to have old shells with bad elements in them. Give us something better!

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great value!

            By Southern Rocker

            from Pittsburgh PA

            About Me Professional Musician

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Reliable
            • Sturdy
            • Value

            Cons

            • Slightly Thin Midrange

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Home Studio
            • Performances
            • Professional Recording

            Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

            I purchased this to add to my collection thinking it would be ok, really suprised how nice it sounds. compaired to a stock Shure green bullet (520D) it is very close in sound. slightly thinner mid range, but 1/3 the price. I like the finger grooves for ease of holding, and the flat spots on the sides keep it from rolling off my amp while not in use.

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Nice tool for sound

            By philo sophia

            from Midwestern plains

            About Me Novice

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

                I am a beginner looking to play around and get good enough to do some open mics and some public performance. The quality of the mic is outstanding and the volume switch is useful and important. I do like the indent, it helps me find where I am on the volume scale as I am getting used to the mic. It has a bit of fuzz that progresses as the volume of the amp goes up. One of the best features is the extremely long cord. It allows for very easy unconstricted movement. I have large hands and can hold the mic easily, not sure what small handed people do. It is rounded and comfortable and feels good and heavy in my hands. I like it.

                Comment on this review

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Like the volume knob

                By Kirnagar

                from Maryland

                About Me Experienced

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clear Sound
                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Versatile

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Amateur Recording
                  • Events
                  • Home Studio
                  • Performances

                  Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

                  I like being able to control the feedback with the volume knob, but, I like the grittier sound of My green bullett. Still, a nice sounding mic for the money, and I am happy to have it in My collection.

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  The Red Howler is great

                  By stefan crosby

                  from Boston

                  Comments about Digital Reference Red Howler Harmonica Mic:

                  good value
                  Nice solid mic, performs like my green bullet, about as crunchy as I need playing through a blues jr. Mic looks great, fits my hand comfortably, have only played it for about 4 hours, but very satisfied.
                  Good value for the price.

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