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I want something better than SM58 for live performances


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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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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.

 

Spencer

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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 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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Yo Bob Sir

 

Try the Beyer M88

 

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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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