Elements

The Microphone Element (also known as the Cartridge or Capsule) is the engine that makes a mic work and gives each mic its unique tone. In this video Fritz Hasenpusch "The Harp Mic Man" walks us through the common elements used by harmonica players: crystal (commonly Astatic), controlled magnetic/reluctance (commonly Shure), Dynamic (again, commonly Shure) and Condenser. He'll walk you through the history of development, construction and what microphones they were commonly found in.