#966332 - 07/07/01 05:18 AM
I want something better than SM58 for live performances
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Sir Bob
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Don't get me wrong, the SM 58 rejects feedback and delivers a strong signal. And it is fine for bland sounding voices such as mine.
The problem is that my lead singer has an interesting voice with a little Texas twang thrown in. The eq hump of the 58 colors his voice into making it sound generic, losing its distinctive sound.
I have heard about the SV 767 and Audix OM5. Any comments or recommendations?
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#966333 - 07/07/01 06:15 AM
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lrbreez
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Earthworks makes a good stage mic. I can't recall the model number off hand. Very transparent.
Buddy
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#966334 - 07/07/01 06:31 AM
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Jason Poff
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Audio-Technica AT4054. It's a large diaphraghm (same as the AT4050) in a handheld body. Killer.
Jason
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#966335 - 07/07/01 04:32 PM
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I've had good luck with live vocals with my EV 457. It's got loads of highs like a condenser. If you've got the budjet, check that new Neuman hand held. Everyone is raving about them.
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#966336 - 07/07/01 09:53 PM
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I recently picked up a Sennheiser e835 for live vocals (the e865 was unavailable at the time). The mic performs extremely well everytime I use it. It tends to bring out the best characteristics in everyone who sings through it.
I dig it.
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#966337 - 07/07/01 10:12 PM
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not Cereal
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my fav: ev 357
any of the ev *57's are great for vox. worth the $$$
WAY better than sm58 IMNSHO
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#966338 - 07/07/01 10:31 PM
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I am a really big fan of Audix mic's. Try an Audix OM-3xb, OM-5 or a OM-6. I would go for the 3xb or the 6, check out http://www.audixusa.com for details on each mic. All of these mic are Hypercaridiod and reject feedback quite well. I, personally, will grab these mics long before I will a SM58. Thanks.
Junior
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#966339 - 07/07/01 10:36 PM
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Try the Beta 58!
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#966340 - 07/09/01 07:27 PM
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Sir Bob
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I assume all these mics you mentioned are NOT phantom powered????????
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#966341 - 07/10/01 04:18 AM
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Sir Bob
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Nika told me that all the good ones are condensers and all the condensers are phantom powered. What's left in the dynamic world?
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#966342 - 07/10/01 05:00 AM
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I second the Audix motion.I've used my OM-5 in situations where the mic was practically in front of the main speakers and feedback was never a problem,plus the response is flatter than most Shures,and yes,the OM series are all dynamic non Phantom mics.
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#966343 - 07/10/01 06:36 PM
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mte
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humm - is Shure Beta 58(A?) much better than SM58? Where are the main differences? They are both dynamic, aren't they?
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Matej
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#966344 - 07/10/01 06:43 PM
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Jason Poff
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A beta 58 has more high end and a tighter pattern. It will kill you with a sibilant singer though.
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#966345 - 07/10/01 07:15 PM
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Yo Bob Sir
Try the Beyer M88
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#966346 - 07/10/01 11:23 PM
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Macartie
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Some of those new "Evolution" mics by Sennheiser are pretty good.
I liked the e855 when I tried it for live vocals (in a practice space).
Less boomy and midrangy than a 58, and a lot more clear.
The AKG C535 is a great live vocals condenser mic. I would recommend
it over the Neumann, if only because it's several hundred dollars less
but still quite good. It can bring out the sibilance in certain
singers, however.
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#966347 - 07/11/01 03:52 AM
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The Beta 58 has extended freq resp. and is super cardioid,much better around stage monitors.
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#966348 - 07/11/01 07:18 AM
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lrbreez
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Yeah, M88s are very good dynamic mics.
Buddy
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