sE Electronics Harp Blaster HB52 Dynamic Harmonica Microphone

Description

sE Electronics Harp Blaster HB52 Dynamic Harmonica Microphone

The sE Electronics Harp Blaster HB52 Dynamic Harmonica Microphone is a versatile mic designed to make your favourite harp sound its best. Based on the inspiration from a select group of professional players and modeled after the sound of legendary vintage harp microphones.

Features:

• An exciting collaboration between HOHNER and sE Electronics
• Modeled after the sound of legendary vintage harp microphones
• Comfortable to hold, cup, and use for long periods of time
• Volume control utilizing a Bourns® potentiometer and a diamond-pattern knurled chrome knob
• High output level and high impedance drives amps properly
• Suited to the needs of touring professionals
• The perfect mic design to inspire an artist’s creative output

Highlights:

Vintage sound paired with modern precision

Modeled after the sound of legendary vintage harp microphones, the Harp Blaster HB52 sets a new standard. The perfect harp mic design to inspire creative output, comfortable to hold, cup, and use for long periods of time so the music can flow unhindered and achieve maximum sonority and expression.

The heart of the Harp Blaster: the capsule

Combining sE’s experience in dynamic capsules and acoustic design with HOHNER’s unrivaled competence in harmonicas for more than 160 years, the Harp Blaster meets the highest expectations of performing musicians and demanding sound engineers. Instead of looking at competing products to sculpt the Harp Blaster’s sound, we took our inspiration from a select group of professional players.

Compact size. Big sound. Easy to use.

Perfectly sized for easy cupping and handling, the highly reactive capsule responds directly to your hand technique and your musical expression. Moreover, the Harp Blaster HB52 was designed with input from professional harp players to ensure we answered the needs of artists worldwide. Together, HOHNER and sE chased down creating a state-of-the-art product that will satisfy the most discerning harmonica player.

Robust all-metal housing

In the throes of performing, you can drop it, kick it, and/or drive nails with it. The HB52 is built to be a roadworthy tool. Just do us a favor and don’t submerge it in boiling water, or anything similarly ridiculous. Barring that, it should last a lifetime!

Gold-plated XLR connector

We opted to use an XLR jack, as opposed to an attached cable, a 1/4” jack or a screw-on connector, to avoid a common Achilles’ heel among harmonica microphones. An XLR jack provides better connectivity, that won’t become noisy or fussy over time with an internal locking mechanism for total signal security (see the HB52 manual below to easily disable the XLR locking mechanism if preferred).

Boutique features meet state-of-the-art manufacturing

The HB52 includes a volume control with a Bourns® potentiometer and a chrome knob with a diamond-patterned grip. This design ensures a reliable, slip-proof adjustment during use. However, you can disable the volume control internally if preferred. Moreover, the HB52 delivers a high output level and high impedance. As a result, it drives your amp effectively without extra gear. No impedance converters, boost pedals, or stomp boxes are required.