Detail 01
Dynamic element
Takes the high pressure of a cupped harp without breaking up, and needs no phantom power.
Product detailSKU #1273887989200
AudixFireball-V Harmonica Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dynamic mic voiced for harmonica played cupped in the hands. For blues harp players running into an amp rather than a PA.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cupped harp playing through a harp or guitar amp
- Players who want feedback control at stage volume
- Adding a dedicated harp mic to a vocal-mic-only rig
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals — harp voicing is not flattering on voice
- Clean acoustic harmonica capture in a studio
- Anyone wanting one mic for both singing and harp
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Harmonica-specific voicing
Shaped for the harp's midrange. On other sources it will sound narrow and colored.
Detail 03
Compact body
Designed to be held in the cup of your hands with the harp, which is how harp tone is shaped.
Detail 04
$159
Under the two Audix drum mics here. A single-purpose tool, so it only earns its place if you play harp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cable is separate; check whether your amp takes XLR or needs an adapter
- 02Guitar amp inputs are high-impedance — you may need an impedance transformer
- 03Nothing here confirms an included clip, stand or case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug it straight into a guitar amp?
It has a mic-level output, so a guitar amp input usually needs an impedance-matching transformer or adapter to get the right level.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic and works from a standard XLR input.
03Can I sing through it too?
You can, but it is voiced for harmonica. A vocal mic will sound more natural on voice.
04Will it help with feedback?
A dedicated harp mic held in a tight cup generally controls feedback better than an open vocal mic at stage volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Sensitivity
- 1.9mV/Pascal @ 1k
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsOther
- Off Axis Rejection
- >23 dB
- Maximum SPL
- >140 dB
