big bob Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm in need of a mic for vocals (live music no recording). Any suggestions.. don't want to break the bank Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Shure SM58 should do the trick Thats what we were using at Steiners on Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Shure SM58 should do the trick Thats what we were using at Steiners on Wednesday +1 on the SM58. The Shure SM-58 is an industry standard and is the most used "stage" mic ever for vocals. Definately, the best for the money, about $99.00 on-line and $109.99 with an on/off switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 +1 on the SM58. The Shure SM-58 is an industry standard and is the most used "stage" mic ever for vocals. Definately, the best for the money, about $99.00 on-line and $109.99 with an on/off switch. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Not to mention you can find them used much cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well, let me be the first to dis the SM58. Absolutely HATE that microphone. 30yrs ago it was cutting edge, but technology has far surpassed the SM58. We dumped those years ago in favor AKG (the D5 is cool and affordable), Sennheiser (E835 is a good mic, I use an e838 at rehearsal), Blue (I use an enCore 200 live) or Audix (Tracy uses an OM3). All of these are affordable, offer better gain before feedback, better off-axis rejection and are easier to eq. Plus, they just sound better. And are within the same price range (maybe a bit more) than the Shure. If I were going to go Shure, I'd look at the Beta series; but they do go for a bit more change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Now now, Kenny - don't you be hatin' on the SM58. It doubles as a hammer to pound the nails back in the loose cabinets, doncha know! Every time we need new mics (which is now, again, so timely post) I look around, don't know what to get, so end up getting the 'ol standard 58 again. Of the mics you list above, which single one would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Now now, Kenny - don't you be hatin' on the SM58. It doubles as a hammer to pound the nails back in the loose cabinets, doncha know! Every time we need new mics (which is now, again, so timely post) I look around, don't know what to get, so end up getting the 'ol standard 58 again. Of the mics you list above, which single one would you recommend? Of the ones I posted I prefer the Senn's. Very natural sounding mics. Good off-axis rejection. Easy to fit in a mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 If you're going to spend $150.00 I prefer the EV Ndym series. The best I've ever used professionally. All of the qualities mentioned above by Tulk but more durable. But for $99.00, you can't beat a SM-58. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 So Senn 835 vs Shure 58, both a bill... you'd go for the Senn, eh? Okay, think I'll try those out (the sat coffee jam has either Senns or AKGs along with 58s... I'll have to look at which models. They are different to mix). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Lance call me, I have a 58(one singer/well cared for) 702-460-1804 I will work you a deal on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 DEal completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks Guy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikenov Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Probably too late to the dance here but I LOVE the AKG's. I own 5 AKGs 1 D870 and 4 D9000s. I get tons of compliments, they sound very natural and don't break. Plus Musicians Friend always has a 2 for 1 deal on them. Can't beat it with a stick. The first one I bought based on a taste test at a local music store. after than I bought more off the web because I liked them so much. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/akg-d-9000-high-performance-microphone-buy-1-get-1-free/271142000000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Probably too late to the dance here but I LOVE the AKG's. I own 5 AKGs 1 D870 and 4 D9000s. I get tons of compliments, they sound very natural and don't break. Plus Musicians Friend always has a 2 for 1 deal on them. Can't beat it with a stick. The first one I bought based on a taste test at a local music store. after than I bought more off the web because I liked them so much. http://www.musicians...271142000000000 Where where you last weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm happy with the Shure SM58A Beta. ... The pattern reduces feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ...or Audix (Tracy uses an OM3). Love the Audix stuff! OM3's a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The three mics at the jam were my Senn 835s. I like them much better than the Shures. I think they are smoother overall and more natural sounding than the 58 or 57. I had a 57 in the box, but never brought it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The three mics at the jam were my Senn 835s. I like them much better than the Shures. I think they are smoother overall and more natural sounding than the 58 or 57. I had a 57 in the box, but never brought it out. Hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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