wallyns10
130 posts
Jan 12, 2010
2:09 AM
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I need a mic to sing through, not play through. Anyone have anything they have and would suggest. I'm not looking for cheap stuff, but I'm not looking to have to start donating kidneys and plasma in order to afford it either. I sing baritone/bass and have a big voice, I don't really know if that would play into what I should be looking for. Thanks.
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Kingley
599 posts
Jan 12, 2010
2:23 AM
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The Shure SM58 is the industry standard when it comes to vocal mics. That's what you need.
It's a true workhorse mic. I would guess that around 99% of singers use them. I always use one for singing.
It's the only vocal mic I would ever consider buying. I use an SM58 though not the SM58 Beta as in my opinion the SM58 is a far superior mic.
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wallyns10
131 posts
Jan 12, 2010
2:26 AM
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I've been looking at the Shure Beta 58, but its like $60 bucks more than the SM58 and now doesn't sound worth it
Last Edited by on Jan 12, 2010 2:28 AM
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Pimpinella
17 posts
Jan 12, 2010
2:41 AM
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The Beta is very much worth the extra $60. It has more punch, it's stronger giving more freedom, it's supercardioid and sounds less edgy.As always it's a matter of personal preference, i'd clearly go for the beta though.
Well after all the SM 58 is a very decent mic, too.
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toddlgreene
431 posts
Jan 12, 2010
5:10 AM
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Yes, the 58 and Beta 58 are great mics, and industry standards. Another great line to check out is the Audix OM line, specifically the OM-5 and the OM-7. I have owned two OM-7s-got burglarized, and it was gone, so I replaced it with the same-and a year later, it 'disappeared' after a show. I gave up, and use house mics now, sometimes to my disappointment and disgust(nothin' quite like a stale beer, smoke and whiskey reeking mic!) I love the warmth of those Audix mics, but you won't hate the Shures, especially if you pony up for the Beta.
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toddlgreene
432 posts
Jan 12, 2010
5:12 AM
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Additionally, since you say you don't wanna spend an arm or a leg, any of the above used is fine, and I know for fact at least the SM58s have windscreen replacements readily available that just screw on in place of the old ones, so you won't have to smell or taste anyone else's funk.
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congaron
421 posts
Jan 12, 2010
10:51 AM
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My personal favorite is the beta 57a. Just outstanding. I'm sure the beta 58 is too. I can cup the beta 57a for harp without worrying about feedback issues and sing through the harp even for a cool sound (not a vocal singing sound).
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addict
43 posts
Jan 12, 2010
10:55 AM
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The Barrett site interviews include Joe Filisko talking about mics that work best for singing and playing harp. I am only parroting what he said, no idea what it means. But he said ribbon mics are best for this. Dynamaic mics (such as SM 57 are moderately good) and stay away from condensor mics. The ribbon mics are expensive, I think. Those interviews are worth a month's subscription. Some really good stuff there.
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Pimpinella
18 posts
Jan 12, 2010
11:31 AM
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Yes, ribbons are expensive and - that should mbe mentioned - somewhat damageable. So while you can beat your soundman with a SM/beta 57/58, swing it aroung at the cable and throw it after the guitarman when he's too loud again without harm to the mic besides a few dents on the basket, the ribbon mic can be destroyed even by small unintentional bumps.
Great mics, clearly, but delicate stage equipment.
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LittleJoeSamson
201 posts
Jan 12, 2010
12:02 PM
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If you would like an affordable stick mic that works equally well for vocals, cab mic'ing, or as a harp mic; check into an Audix I5.
A buddy has a Beta-58 that we have compared all applications too, and honestly...neither of us could tell much of a difference with vox and cab mic'ing.
The Beta is too touchy and bright for a harp mic.
I bought mine for $100 with a cabgrabber and a cable.
My friend has a twangy tenor voice and prefers his B-58 for his vox.
I have more dynamic range from low baritone to mid-tenor and do falsetto harmonies and like the Audix.
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MrVerylongusername
818 posts
Jan 12, 2010
12:15 PM
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The stories of roadies using 58s as hammers is no myth - I've seen it with my own eyes! a catch on a road trunk had got bent and needed a bit of force to open... bang! bang!.. job done!
58s aren't the best dynamic mics out there, but it's their sheer indestructability that makes them the popular choice.
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wallyns10
132 posts
Jan 13, 2010
12:15 AM
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been very useful, thanks guys
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apskarp
110 posts
Jan 13, 2010
4:14 AM
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I'm currently using my Ultimate SM545 as a vocal mic, micing the amp and harp mic. For my ear it is decent enough. With recordings I have however considered to buy Gatt LD-9 http://www.stb-music.com/index.php?id=9001
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bluedogg
44 posts
Jan 14, 2010
12:23 PM
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I have 16 vocal mics in my mic bag for running sound. 9 outta 10 times I grab the SM58's they just plain work!
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congaron
437 posts
Jan 14, 2010
1:19 PM
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For sound on a budget, i can vouch for samson r21s. Very good sound, less rugged in the mic ball, but that can be replaced if you trash it...the threaded ring is plastic instead of steel or aluminum. I have dropped these repeatedly without damage and only replaced one ball after 6 years because i cut it up to experiment with a harp mic I was making. They used to fall out of my concga claw and smack the floor until i taped them up with electrical tape...happened at random a lot in the first few years I played out...I have brain farts.
They are a fraction of the cost of an sm58, in case budget is a concern and you are wondering. I use a $140 beta 57 for my vocals and samson r21s for everything else...including vocals until I saved up for the beta. I use a modified r21 as a harp mic alomost exculsively now.
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rharley5652
20 posts
Jan 16, 2010
3:23 PM
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I have a PE58 for sale ,.great for harp an vocal,..
Send me a message:
http://www.myspace.com/sukmmics
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