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I went through quite a few mics before settling on either a Shure Beta58A or a Beta57A (or Beta56A which has the same capsule).
Why? Because they sound as good as any mics, are so common that it often what you will use anyway if someone else is supplying the mic, and because you can buy knock-off ball heads on eBay really cheap and keep it new and fresh smelling, even if you let other people sing on it. Of the other mics, the Audix OM-5 was my favorite. As compared to a regular SM58, the Beta58A has a neodymium magnet, so it is a bit louder. It is also more directional. As is the case with the SM58/SM57, the Beta58A and Beta57A have the same capsule, just a different windscreen. But the Beta57A is as good as the Beta58A at handling plosives. I don’t really hear a difference between the them on vocals, but the Beta57A shape is slightly nicer when you mic a guitar. The Beta56A is exactly the same sound as a Beta57A, but I like the ergonomics. I kind of like that it doesn’t come off the stand easily when you leave it between sets. The other thing I do is have a couple of karaoke mic covers (I call them “mic condoms”) in my guitar case for open mics and guest appearances. I use one to cover the mic if I have any sign of a cold, or if anyone else on stage does. |
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Exactly, just like the Beta 58 is an SM58 with a tighter pickup pattern.
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I keep two and grab either one for gigs: a Telefunken M80 and a Senneheiser e935.
Both sound terrific. I found them used for about $65 each. The M80 is supercardioid, which means (a) you have to sing straight into it, not off to the side, and (b) it will reject most stage sound other than your voice, which is handy in loud band or room. They both need foam windscreens (not pop filters) to eliminate P-popping. Last edited by Charlie Bernstein; 04-28-2024 at 07:14 AM. |
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Isn't the 945 a condenser mike?
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What a great list of suggestions. I have had many/most of those recommended. So many good choices.
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To hear it, you'd suspect it is. The 965 is a condenser mic. The 945 is a dynamic mic.
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