Sir Bob Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbreez Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 Earthworks makes a good stage mic. I can't recall the model number off hand. Very transparent. Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Poff Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 Audio-Technica AT4054. It's a large diaphraghm (same as the AT4050) in a handheld body. Killer. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 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. -David http://www.garageband.com/artist/MichaelangelosMuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nc3r Posted July 8, 2001 Share Posted July 8, 2001 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 "I prefer to beat my opponents the old-fashioned way....BRUTALLY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not Cereal Posted July 8, 2001 Share Posted July 8, 2001 my fav: ev 357 any of the ev *57's are great for vox. worth the $$$ WAY better than sm58 IMNSHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior_dup3 Posted July 8, 2001 Share Posted July 8, 2001 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1642605905 Posted July 8, 2001 Share Posted July 8, 2001 Try the Beta 58! ian* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Posted July 9, 2001 Author Share Posted July 9, 2001 I assume all these mics you mentioned are NOT phantom powered???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Posted July 10, 2001 Author Share Posted July 10, 2001 Nika told me that all the good ones are condensers and all the condensers are phantom powered. What's left in the dynamic world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual.rayprodigy.net Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mte Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 humm - is Shure Beta 58(A?) much better than SM58? Where are the main differences? They are both dynamic, aren't they? thanks Matej Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Poff Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 A beta 58 has more high end and a tighter pattern. It will kill you with a sibilant singer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sign Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 Yo Bob Sir Try the Beyer M88 Peace. The alchemy of the masters moving molecules of air, we capture by moving particles of iron, so that the poetry of the ancients will echo into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurcanaveralskies.com Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1642605905 Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 The Beta 58 has extended freq resp. and is super cardioid,much better around stage monitors. ian* ian* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbreez Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 Yeah, M88s are very good dynamic mics. Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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