chessparov
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When people ask "what's the best all round dynamic microphone for under $100"
the usual answer is the Shure SM57.
However...
Another fine sounding microphone is the Electro-Voice EV 635a that you can
pick up in good condition used for around $60 or less.
It's an omni(!) so it's easier to sing with live or in the studio, than a cardiod
pattern dynamic like the '57. You may just have to "eat it" at about an inch
or two away since it will otherwise pick up more of the room ambience.
It also does a pretty good job on acoustic guitar, not as well as a condenser
for studio work, but can be fine for live.
This microphone is a favorite with the noted engineers, Scott Dorsey and Bob Ohlsson
BTW. Elvis even recorded a couple of his early RCA hits with it, though I wish I knew
the specific titles. Many classical recordings were done with a pair of these in the 60's
and 70's, although there are affordable matched pair SD condensers superior to
the 635a nowadays. This is THE classic broadcast microphone for "the man in the street"
type interviews.
Just thought you may want to know...
Chris
the usual answer is the Shure SM57.
However...
Another fine sounding microphone is the Electro-Voice EV 635a that you can
pick up in good condition used for around $60 or less.
It's an omni(!) so it's easier to sing with live or in the studio, than a cardiod
pattern dynamic like the '57. You may just have to "eat it" at about an inch
or two away since it will otherwise pick up more of the room ambience.
It also does a pretty good job on acoustic guitar, not as well as a condenser
for studio work, but can be fine for live.
This microphone is a favorite with the noted engineers, Scott Dorsey and Bob Ohlsson
BTW. Elvis even recorded a couple of his early RCA hits with it, though I wish I knew
the specific titles. Many classical recordings were done with a pair of these in the 60's
and 70's, although there are affordable matched pair SD condensers superior to
the 635a nowadays. This is THE classic broadcast microphone for "the man in the street"
type interviews.
Just thought you may want to know...
Chris