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ACCORDION Mic system

05/10/2024 by Nathan Longo
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Posted in: Miscellaneous, Uncategorized

Accordion Mic System $525.00

01/27/2021 by Nathan Longo

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I have been working with a professional accordionist and sound engineer for 6 years to perfect a mic system that addresses the unique challenges of internal accordion mic installations. The 6 mics are installed in the accordion, as is standard , but with just a small ⅛” headphone jack installed in the grille. The  rest of the system: preamp, battery, low battery/on light, volume controls, and stereo/mono switch, are all in a small black box that you can put in your pocket, clip to your belt, or mount via velcro to the outside of the accordion.

Because most of the components are contained in the preamp module, installation is much simpler, requires much less space in the accordion and fewer modifications to the accordion. This design development represents an advance not duplicated by other systems currently on the market.

System advantages and specifications:

  • Installation requires one small hole in the outside of your beautiful accordion for the 1/8” jack  and two other small holes internally to get from the treble to the bass.

  •  Mics can be purchased separately and installed in more than one accordion. Use one preamp module for all of them just by unplugging the ⅛” headphone jack from one accordion and plugging it into another.

  • Each mic is mounted on its own separate board so placement is much more flexible, accommodating tight spaces and allowing for even volume across the keyboard. This system will fit in any accordion.

  • All of the wiring is done during manufacture and is contained in the preamp module, vastly increasing reliability, and is tested by me before leaving my shop in Vermont

  • The preamp has been optimized for very high sound quality and low power consumption.

  • System is turned on when you plug it into the accordion.

  • A low battery light warns of 10-20 hours of operation remaining.

  • There is a stereo/mono switch that can accommodate all sound systems, and independent bass and treble volume controls.

  • Battery life is over 150 hours.

  • Preamp dimensions are 3.3×2.5x.9 inches

  • 60-day money back guarantee

  • One year warranty materials and workmanship

Posted in: For Sale, Miscellaneous Tagged: Accordion mic system, accordion microphone, accordion microphone system, internal mic, internal microphone

Hugo Martinez Cazón of Burlington, VT:

"Nathan Longo of Montpelier, VT repaired my 1899 Wilhelm Dolling, Klingenthal DE Bandonion!

After inheriting this magnificent antique instrument from a dear musician friend, I began a long and slow journey of looking for who I could trust its repairs to. Some very knowledgeable and thoughtful repair professionals declined, correctly saying they focused on concertinas. Others found the bandonion outside their range as they focused on accordions.

Finding Nathan was a joy. My friend in New Orleans encouraged me to reach out to Nathan, and I found a really thoughtful and professional repair person, willing to investigate and learn gently, before undertaking the repair work. The bandonion is unlike either the accordeon or the family of concertinas. The buttons are arranged in a haphazard manner and the mechanism is dissimilar to either related family members of the free reed instruments.

The result is that I am now able to PLAY my 1899 Bandonion. Nathan was able to figure out the fingering and the action, to the point that my old instrument is enjoyable both to myself and to those that hear it.

Nathan patched up leaks, retuned some reeds, and corrected past mistakes effected by previous ill fated attempts by others. He was very thoughtful and heard all of my concerns with the care of a person open mindedly figureing out a puzzle. I am very satisfied with his work."

Hanna Howard of Burlington, VT – Accordionist:

"I brought my accordion to Nathan for repairs because he was highly recommended by a friend of mine. He had it back to me quickly for a very reasonable rate. Nathan is very good at what he does and clearly is passionate about music and the accordion."

David Symons of New Orleans, LA – Professional Accordionist, Composer, Actor:

"Nathan has mastered the nearly lost art of accordion repair, and has creative solutions for even the most vexing of accordion problems. He is also one of the world's nicest people, and is generous with his knowledge, teaching you about how your accordion works in addition to making it work better."

Elena Frimerman of Piermont, NH:

"I was looking to buy an accordion as a gift for my husband and was lucky to find Nathan, one of very few specialists in the area.
Nathan was super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. He spent a few hours answering a multitude of questions, giving us tips and suggestions, and playing the instruments.
We gained a friend, and it was great to see, hear and try out various accordions before purchasing one!"

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