Members BlueHeaven Posted November 10, 2006 Members Share Posted November 10, 2006 Well the question is simple. What are some good mics to use in for live performances in places like bars and mid size places. I really need something that sounds good, but also won't feedback easily. Of course theres the old school SM58, but when ever I used them in small places I always had feedback problems. Any suggestions would be great. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gregidon Posted November 10, 2006 Members Share Posted November 10, 2006 The older members seem to be busy or something, so i'll fill-in for the moment. The SM58 is one of the better mics as far as esistance to feedback goes. If you are having problems consider the following: 1) Make sure the mic is pointed directly away from the monitor. This makes it the most resistant to feedback. 2) Get a good eq and take out the frequencies that are feeding back 3) Lower your stage volume Hopefully that helps a little. There aren't really perfect mics out there, but the SM58 is really very good. Perhaps look other places to help eliminate feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted November 10, 2006 Members Share Posted November 10, 2006 There are a bevy of very good mic's from which to choose. Personal preference and how a particular mic performs on your system makes the difference. Some popular mic's to consider: Shure Sm58 - You mentioned the mic and it is legendary..I contend there are better mics out there today if you take away the name appeal, but it's a solid mic. Sennheiser e835. A great value mic with a nice presense. EV ND 767a - My favorite vocal mic and it can be had for under $100 is you shop around. Shure beta 57 - a very versatile mic that is great for vocals. Audix Om2, OM5, OM7 - A nice line of mic's that have very good GBF characteristics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted November 10, 2006 Members Share Posted November 10, 2006 Originally posted by Gregidon The older members seem to be busy or something, While I do have grey hair, I don't really like to be reminded of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 10, 2006 Members Share Posted November 10, 2006 My go to vocal mic of choice is a Shure Beta57A. Great rejection(so good gain before feedback with minimal eq) excellent audio quality, and very rugged. The Sennheiser 835 is my second choice. For larger stages, or softer music, I go for a Shure Beta87 or Sennheiser 865 condensor vocal. A more "hi-fi" sound, but also a bit more prone to feeback in the high end. For the club circuit, the Beta57A or Sennheiser 835 would be an excellent choice. The 835 is very reasonably priced and also very good audio quality and durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted November 11, 2006 Members Share Posted November 11, 2006 Audix OM7 if you have $125 to $150 to spend per mic (used ones - usually from RatSound.com). Senny 835 if you are on a budget. Shure Beta 87 is acceptable. Shure Beta and SM 58 - no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 11, 2006 Members Share Posted November 11, 2006 OM7 gets loud but IMHO sounds like ass. I highly recommend against the B87 in clubs, it will pick up a ton of stage wash. the SM58 will work fine. My vote would be Beta57A or Senn 835. Both excellent mics for clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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