Playin‘ The Blues Since 1988.
Bulletini Harmonica Microphones
There have been a variety of smaller-sized harp mics on the market for years. However our favorite vintage elements – Shure CM and CR’s, Shure, Astatic and Brush crystals – don’t fit shells much smaller than the traditional “JT30-size” bullet mics. In order to produce smaller mics, builders have had to resort to using small, inferior elements… unfortunately, their sound just doesn’t measure up.
The Bulletini is different. Developed by Greg Heumann at BlowsMeAway Productions, the Bulletini uses The Heumann Element™, a specially-designed high impedance dynamic element developed specifically for harp players. It is, in fact, the ONLY element ever developed specifically for harp. It’s made from a modern vocal mic element to which Neumann makes both mechanical and electrical modifications. The result? Big, fat tone… with plenty of bass. Ronnie Shellist says it reminds him of a vintage Ceramic element but with more output. So far, it makes every small amp it has been tested with — including Kalamazoo, Memphis Mini and the Harp Train 10 — sound better than anything else I know.
“I think The Heumann Element is exciting. It’s remarkable that there is finally a new microphone element that harmonica players can use for great tone. The Heumann Element is The Future of harp mics!”
— Charlie Musselwhite
September 2015
The Bulletini helps both beginner and intermediate players sound better, but pros like it too. Just ask Billy Branch, Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Deak Harp, Aki Kumar, JJ Milteau, Darrell Nulisch, Charlie Musselwhite, Mickey Raphael, Andy Santana, Ronnie Shellist, Hank Shreve… and the list is growing!
“I purchased my Bulletini from BlowsMeAway Productions a little over two years ago. I instantly connected with the little mic with the MONSTER TONE. I could be holding a chromatic harp against the Bulletini with one hand and the tone carries is as if I was cupping it tight with both hands. By far the best mic that ever landed in my hands. I’m convinced the signature Heumann element inside came from another world!”
— Dave Holtzman
Bulletini Microphone Endorser