Members Chris Grainger Posted July 27, 2003 Members Share Posted July 27, 2003 So, what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Tune Posted July 27, 2003 Members Share Posted July 27, 2003 What do you like in a mic? What's your price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Tune Posted July 27, 2003 Members Share Posted July 27, 2003 I think that Audix stuff is good. OM-5's aren't that shabby either. I guess that it boils down to factors. If you say......... what is the best mic?............I only have $100. That's a little different than saying I have an unlimited budget. What should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted July 27, 2003 Members Share Posted July 27, 2003 Need more specifics. Kinda like asking "whats the best guitar for live gigging"? You've got your Fender, Gibson, PRS biggots who will fight to the death in favor of their axe. Maybe a Telecaster would be good for country twang and a Jackson solist for 80's metal or whatever. Mic's are the same way. Freq characteristics of each mic model (and sometimes mic!) color the sound differantly and can either compliment or or muck-up (technical term) a vocalist's sound. The best way to get the right mic for the right person is to audition them and trust your ears. With that said, a few mic's worthy of your audition are (from my perspective): Audix (OM5, 6, 7)Shure Beta 57, 58, 87Senheisser e845, e855, e865Ev ND767AKG C5900Earthworks SR-69Neumann KMS105 Other things to condider. - Amount of gain before feedback required.- IEM's or live montiors?- Does your mixer support phantom power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris Grainger Posted July 27, 2003 Author Members Share Posted July 27, 2003 Something that will cut but has a warm bass response (vocal bass), unlimited budget. Loud volumes coming from the singer (me). Medium to Large gigs (open air festivals, house of blues, hard rock, but as small as clubs occasionally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Tune Posted July 28, 2003 Members Share Posted July 28, 2003 I have a Beta 58 and I'm happy with it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDLMUSIC Posted July 28, 2003 Members Share Posted July 28, 2003 I'd go with the Shure SM57. Sells brand new for around $80 in most catalogs. It's the industry workhorse and can be used for everything...vocals, drum mic, sax, etc... Michael D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drumtech Posted July 28, 2003 Members Share Posted July 28, 2003 Audix OM-5, OM-7, Shure beta 57 and 58... All these mics are under $200.00. IMHO, you can do better than an SM57... I picked up two Beta 57 for $100 each (new) and have been very pleased with the sound quality and especially, gain before feedback. I'll probably pick up a few more betas to replace what I have of the SM57 and 58s. I've been doing quite of bit of small stages with lots of open mics and have seen an improvement with using the betas versus the SMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_virto Posted July 29, 2003 Members Share Posted July 29, 2003 really depends on the voice...i have a beta 58..but hypercard may not well with your monitor setup.. i like the audix oms...and i've always liked the EV 357/457 etc rent a few..see what ya like cheersRyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Tune Posted July 29, 2003 Members Share Posted July 29, 2003 Find a local music store and test a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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