Don't buy a live vocal microphone with a switch. It sounds handy but you don't want to know how many times I have heard "he way is my mice not working" me checking the whole singnal chane 5 minutes later I finde out the flipt the switch. Don't do it just buy the one without the switch
Regarding the Shure 55 (the Elvis one), I think of “warm” as meaning lots of low and mid frequencies, without much treble. The Modern 55SH deffo doesn’t fit the bill in that regard. To me it sounds like a more breathy, airy version of the SM58. I have a 1940’s era 55 which comes closer to sounding “warm”, especially in lower impedance settings, but as mentioned in the video, not to be used for a live gig as will just feedback like crazy. Just thought it was worth mentioning in case someone was thinking the 55SH would be a more bassy/darker alternative to a 58 for example.
Great review. Having sung in rock bands for years, in churches, and for smaller acoustic performances, and having used a variety of mics, the SM58 is my go-to.
@@mattkershmusic Not intentionally. They use whatever the sound guy has. But I would bet anything that there aren't a lot of SM58s being used in professional large scale sound systems.
@@brokenbandits5438The EV ND767 is a great mic for a reasonable price... If you can still find one. However, since it's been discontinued, either the EV-ND86 or ND96 are both infinitely better than the SM58. Much less feedback, a much better low-end, and you don't have to EQ them much either. They run between $125 - 150. The ND86 is the closest to the EV-767, which is just a phenomenal mic! The Sennheiser E945 is also a very good microphone, but it is $175 - 200, and it isn't as hot as the ND767. I've side by sided them, and the 767 still wins in terms of sound quality and gain.
How about for us who sing while playing piano/keyboard? The problem is we move our heads on and off the mike while playing the keys up and down....and I do want that freedom. I have considered wearing a headset but it captures everything sing or say in between and I have no control. Any recommendation?
So the briefcase in Pulp Fiction was a set of three VM50s... then it was all worth it. Is there a practical difference between a dynamic vs condenser mics for live performance? Either more likely to get feedback, take damage, etc? Or is it mostly a matter of the type of sound you're looking to capture?
allegedly condensers are better at picking up tiny details of the voice but more susceptible to feedback. There's alot of details to consider but that was the biggest i found in my research so far..
Condensers need to be treated very carefully in a live setting, depending on the model. You need to know what you’re doing to prevent horrific feedback and potentially even damaging speakers etc.
Thanks for posting. I've watched a lot of videos on the topic of best mic for vocals, but haven't found an answer... I am looking for recommendations for the best mics to amplify a small vocal group of about 10 people for live performances where we have a 4-channel mixer so we can't, and in deed don't want to mic each singer individually; what would be the best mics for this application? Cheers, Paul.
There is a better way. Go to the music store and try a few mics. See what works for your voice. 🎵
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Don't buy a live vocal microphone with a switch. It sounds handy but you don't want to know how many times I have heard "he way is my mice not working" me checking the whole singnal chane 5 minutes later I finde out the flipt the switch. Don't do it just buy the one without the switch
Lmao faxxxx but wait what do u mean by the last part “don’t just buy the the one w/out the switch” so you’re we should get both?
Regarding the Shure 55 (the Elvis one), I think of “warm” as meaning lots of low and mid frequencies, without much treble. The Modern 55SH deffo doesn’t fit the bill in that regard. To me it sounds like a more breathy, airy version of the SM58.
I have a 1940’s era 55 which comes closer to sounding “warm”, especially in lower impedance settings, but as mentioned in the video, not to be used for a live gig as will just feedback like crazy.
Just thought it was worth mentioning in case someone was thinking the 55SH would be a more bassy/darker alternative to a 58 for example.
Great review. Having sung in rock bands for years, in churches, and for smaller acoustic performances, and having used a variety of mics, the SM58 is my go-to.
Shure SM58s?? Get real.. They might be durable, but they're pure junk and sound like garbage.
Man, millions of great singers use the the SM58. If you’re actually in and around the business over time, you’ll see that to be fact.
@@mattkershmusic Not intentionally. They use whatever the sound guy has. But I would bet anything that there aren't a lot of SM58s being used in professional large scale sound systems.
@@MrHooskerdu1 what would you recommend ?
@@brokenbandits5438The EV ND767 is a great mic for a reasonable price... If you can still find one. However, since it's been discontinued, either the EV-ND86 or ND96 are both infinitely better than the SM58. Much less feedback, a much better low-end, and you don't have to EQ them much either. They run between $125 - 150. The ND86 is the closest to the EV-767, which is just a phenomenal mic!
The Sennheiser E945 is also a very good microphone, but it is $175 - 200, and it isn't as hot as the ND767. I've side by sided them, and the 767 still wins in terms of sound quality and gain.
@@MrHooskerdu1 I have ev etx speakers. They should beautiful. Id say the ev mic would go well with them. Must check the others out too
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such a charismatic guy subscribed as soon as i opened the video
My sm86 gave me too much feedback. I have to switch to sm58
First! Nice been wanting a mic video!
How about for us who sing while playing piano/keyboard? The problem is we move our heads on and off the mike while playing the keys up and down....and I do want that freedom. I have considered wearing a headset but it captures everything sing or say in between and I have no control. Any recommendation?
Same I need a mic for this
Thank you
So the briefcase in Pulp Fiction was a set of three VM50s... then it was all worth it.
Is there a practical difference between a dynamic vs condenser mics for live performance? Either more likely to get feedback, take damage, etc? Or is it mostly a matter of the type of sound you're looking to capture?
allegedly condensers are better at picking up tiny details of the voice but more susceptible to feedback. There's alot of details to consider but that was the biggest i found in my research so far..
Condensers need to be treated very carefully in a live setting, depending on the model. You need to know what you’re doing to prevent horrific feedback and potentially even damaging speakers etc.
Thanks for posting. I've watched a lot of videos on the topic of best mic for vocals, but haven't found an answer... I am looking for recommendations for the best mics to amplify a small vocal group of about 10 people for live performances where we have a 4-channel mixer so we can't, and in deed don't want to mic each singer individually; what would be the best mics for this application? Cheers, Paul.
I have both PGA58 and SM58. I'm so confused with the two because they are quite similar
That’s aluminum not aluminium
Pleasssssseeee
If you can't sing why are you giving advice on mics?....next
thanks
Thanks Russell Brands rocker uncle!
This guy is Amazing
Don't get the Shure SM 58 model with the on/off switch. My SM 58 switch wore out, and I was careful when handling it.
I have a PE65L with a switch that still works great, because I screwed the switch into the on position right after I bought it almost 30 years ago.
Which one is better !?
My Shure mic is a complete pos. Feedback hell, and weak signal. No power to it. Hate it.