Prodipe Saint Louis
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Designed with harmonica players : ergonomics designed for a natural, comfortable, and stable grip during play.
- Warm and dynamic sound : precise reproduction with a "vintage" character ideal for blues, rock, and live performance.
- Uni-directional directivity : effectively captures your harmonica while limiting some ambient sounds.
- Impedance transformer included : direct connection via 6.35mm Jack to amp or effects pedals, without complicated setup.
Manufacturer Information
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A microphone designed for harmonica, at the heart of Prodipe's approach
The Prodipe Saint Louis was developed "with and for harmonica players," inspired by the great harmonica microphones used on stage: a warm sonic signature, responsive attack, and a grip that encourages expressive playing. It follows a simple logic: to offer a specialized microphone, ready to use, capable of delivering a consistent sound both clean and through an effects chain.
For which musicians and uses?
This microphone is aimed at harmonica players who want a characterful sound that is immediately usable, whether in rehearsal or concert. It is particularly suited for styles where the harmonica must "cut through" the mix while retaining body: Chicago blues, rock, country, swing, and folk. Thanks to its impedance transformer, it is also ideal if you play with a guitar amp or pedals (overdrive, delay, reverb), avoiding complex setups.
A design focused on performance: comfort, character, and simplicity
Dynamic microphone: robustness and musical response
The Saint Louis is a dynamic microphone, a popular choice on stage for its durability and stable performance. It emphasizes a lively and punchy reproduction while maintaining the warmth sought after by many harmonica players. The uni-directional directivity helps focus the capture on the instrument, useful when the environment is busy (drums, amps, monitors).
Impedance transformer included: direct 6.35mm Jack connection
The microphone comes with an impedance transformer allowing the use of a 6.35mm Jack output to directly feed an amp or pedal chain. This is a real advantage for quickly achieving an "amp" sound and exploring more saturated textures, with fast stage setup.
Ergonomics dedicated to harmonica
Its shape and size have been designed to offer comfortable ergonomics : a key point for working on nuances, attacks, hand effects (cupping), and maintaining good control even during long sets.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 50 Hz | Directivity | unidirectional |
| Frequency response - end | 140 Hz | Capsule | dynamic |
| Category | instrument microphone | Color | Black |
| Microphone family | Instrument microphones | Frequency response | 50 Hz - 14,000 Hz |
| Microphone type | Dynamic | Brand | Prodipe |
| Impedance | 600 ohms +/- 30% (at 1 kHz) | Dimensions | 25 x 9.5 x 6 cm |
| Sensitivity | -49.3 +/- 3 dB (at 1 kHz) | Weight | 492 g |
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Customer reviews
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Delivery: 2 small scratches (circular shape, along the edge of the button) of the paint visible under the volume button, and this button which has a very slightly eccentric rotation (probably a housing in the button with a diameter very slightly larger than that of the potentiometer axis).
I am now going to do the tests and will post you a comment and feedback after testing.
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Good sound reproduction and easy to use, you plug in, you adjust the potentiometer and you play, it couldn't be easier!
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Product well suited to the harmonica
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Great mic, nice sound
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Prodipe Saint Louis connect to a guitar amplifier?
The supplied impedance transformer provides a 6.35 mm jack output for connection to a guitar amplifier or a pedalboard chain. This setup facilitates the use of overdrive, delay, or reverb effects.
What is the frequency response of this harmonica microphone?
The specified frequency response ranges from 50 Hz to 140 Hz.
Is this microphone suitable for Chicago blues?
Its warm tonal signature and responsive attack meet the requirements of Chicago blues. The unidirectional pickup pattern helps focus the harmonica's signal in a busy stage environment.
What capsule does the Prodipe Saint Louis microphone use?
This microphone is equipped with a dynamic capsule, with an impedance of 600 ohms at 1 kHz, ±30% tolerance. Its sensitivity is specified at -49.3 dB at 1 kHz, with a ±3 dB tolerance. The design is intended for stable stage use.
Is the format comfortable for playing with hands around the microphone?
Its dimensions of 25 Ă 9.5 Ă 6 cm and weight of 492 g are designed to facilitate grip and cupping effects.
