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The Shaker Mad Dog microphone is a second-generation takeoff of the great Shaker Madcat Microphone. With its specially designed larger dynamic element, it emphasizes lower-mid frequencies giving it a specific voice of it’s own. With a frequency response range of 40 - 6,000 Hz, it has a big, warm tonality with a hint of compression. It consists of of three parts: a center connecting web that fits between the fingers and connects the two pods, a bottom pod that houses the dynamic element, and an upper pod that is an acoustically tuned chamber and tone control that Shaker’s GNS technology.

In the player’s hands, the Mad Dog mic becomes part of a complex system where the harmonica, the microphone and the hands create a new type of instrument allowing harp players an unbelievable level of control over their sound, their tone, effects, dynamics and technique. Imagine playing amplified harmonica without having to hold a microphone, retaining all the nuance and hand gestures of acoustic harmonica but now you're amplified and dangerous. The possibilities are mind blowing. The Mad Dog Microphone works great with guitar effects pedals and is extremely feedback resistant. This Shaker microphone opens up a new world of sonic possibilities to the harp player.

If you use a Shaker mic with an impedance matching transformer into the input of your amp your Shaker mic becomes super charged, driving your amp into aural overdrive. All Shaker harmonica microphones are really two very different units in one. Direct to amp has the traditional Shaker tone and response. Used with a line-matching transformer: High output, hot and driven. Maximum flexibility, it’s your choice.

Shaker Mad Dog Harmonica Microphone
Shaker Mad Dog Harmonica Microphone

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  • Extremely easy to hold
  • Highly feedback resistant
  • Compressed frequency range (40 – 6,000 Hz) providing big, warm tone with special voicing
  • Microphone body and grill made of a special high-strength thermo resin
  • compound (Shaker Sono Resin)
  • 42 in. cord with belt clip adapter
  • Wireless system compatible
  • GNS Technology (Good Noise Sampling)
  • Handmade in Arkansas (USA)

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Impedance: 500 ohm
Sensitivity: -70
Frequency range: 60 - 7,000 Hz

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3.78

9 Reviews

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Reviewed by 9 customers

  • Very confusing microphone

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byTim

    fromMilford CT

    The size of the mic is great to be able to use your hands while playing however the mic is very quiet. I purchased an IMT to boost the impedance as suggested by Shaker to work with my Lone Wolf Alpha Dog pedal through an amp it it didn't change things whatsoever (supposed to change the mic to "hot and driven"). Fortunately Guitar center who sold me the IMT after I purchased the mic online was very accommodating and let me return everything. It's shame because the mic size and lack of feedback was nice however being very quiet and having no bite compared to my 20 year old Shure Bullet mic I decided to give up on this mic and return it. I'll keep looking for a mic that lets you form and air cup with your hands but has more volume and drive.

  • Not as pictured

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromSpringfield, Ohio

    Purchased a shaker madcat harmonica mic and it came with a female plug not as pictured on website with a male plug. I will return this product.

  • Stay away from this mic

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byGuy

    fromArizona

    Had a Mad Dog and Mad Cat. With light use both failed within six months. Getting a response from the company was next to impossible. Twice they came back still not working. Finally put them both in the trash.

  • Sweet Harp Mic - Great for Blues and whatever you play!

    5

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    submitted6 years ago

    byRICHARD

    fromUndisclosed

    I purchased the Shaker MadCat mic several months ago and absolutely love it. In the interest of assembling a gigging case I thought I should have a back-up mic. I learned that Shaker has made a version II of the MadCat of sorts and named it the MadDog. The mic element is a bit larger in diameter and Shaker did some other tweeking and customizing the thing and it's awesome, too. I think Shaker has created the perfect (my opinion) harp mic and there is not much of anything out there as ergonomically set-up as this one. Fits perfect in smaller hands or large. Sound is exactly what I like for blues harmonica. Shaker makes these babies in Arkansas and quality is top-notch! Glad Guitar Center carries this brand!

  • Love it

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byMike

    fromundisclosed

    Great sound easy to hold Andy use

  • Best harmonica microphone I ever used

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byAthos

    fromundisclosed

    The manufacturer's overview of the product is completely fair. This is a great product, fits perfectly with the hand and the harmonica and produces an unbelievable level of control over the sound, tone, effects, dynamics and technique.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromAsheville NC

    Can the Shaker Mad Dog Microphone be plugged into my guitar pedal board safely without damaging any equipment? My board has several Strymon Pedals and a Boomerang Looper running stereo into two amps (blues junior and blues cube). Thanks so much in advance! Love Guitar Center!

    Can the Shaker Mad Dog Microphone be plugged into my guitar pedal board safely without damaging any equipment? My board has several Strymon Pedals and a Boomerang Looper running stereo into two amps (blues junior and blues cube). Thanks so much in advance! Love Guitar Center!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Sure. You won't hurt anything. Sounds like an interesting idea.