Atkron205
Member
Whoa, I'm surprised by the responses. I'm definitely not ignoring your responses. I'm just combining your advice with stuff I read from the internet.
I did some reading, and apparently the XM8500 is very close to the SM58. Are they actually that different? I was thinking I definitely don't mind paying 75% less for a mic that's 90% of the SM58, especially when I'm buying a "small" and "seemingly cheap" mic. I'm buying 4 mics, and the $350 difference is not chump change for me, especially since this is just a "toy" that I use maybe once or twice a month.
I'd like to avoid buying a mixer if I can. I can't imagine doing a mic in on a computer be that much worse. I don't know anything though, so please enlighten me. I thought mixers are just to add effects to the voice, like reverbs and stuff.
Lastly, size is important, but it seems like I won't be able to get a big mic unless I plan to spend at least 2-3x the price of a SM58, and that's far too rich for me as even the SM58 is really pushing my budget.
After all of the advice you have received here, why are you still stuck on size? you will not get a mic 90% as good as the 58 for 25% percent of the price. not gonna happen. The 58 has a reputation for a reason, it is a solid all around mic built like a tank. Why ask for advice and ignore all of it. make up your mind sir.