wes480
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I have heard some people say it has too much noise/has problems with feedback?
Quality wise does it sound much better than an SM58?
Quality wise does it sound much better than an SM58?
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VotaIdiota
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It's the mic we use live, and it works amazingly well. I feel it sounds a ton better than a 58, in fact, we even used it on a few songs we recorded.
if anything, we've had less feedback problems with it cause it's hypercardoid.. just don't eq the highs up too much, cause it's a bit more crisp up there.
always nice to have another good mic.
if anything, we've had less feedback problems with it cause it's hypercardoid.. just don't eq the highs up too much, cause it's a bit more crisp up there.
always nice to have another good mic.
wes480
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coolness.
yeah...I think that is what Bono is using these days.
yeah...I think that is what Bono is using these days.
wes480
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i was just thinking the feedback thing becuase it has a higher output? I guess you could always just turn it down though...heh.
Just remembered hearing that somewhere. Sweet looking mic though....I think i will snag one.
Just remembered hearing that somewhere. Sweet looking mic though....I think i will snag one.
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Axis
oompa loompa
how much do they cost?
LooneyTunez
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The Beta 58a is selling for around $160, but you may be better served by a Beta 57a instead. It's the same element as used in the 58a, but has a few advantages over the 58a. Number one, it's about $20 cheaper, and secondly, it's shape is more condusive to other applications. You can use it not only for vocals, but for close micing a drum or a guitar cabinet as well. I was able to get a great deal at 8th Street on the 57a. They were selling the mic with a tripod boom stand and cable for $139. I ordered it last week, and got it yesterday...but when I looked at their today, I don't see the extras included anymore. 
Maybe you could call them and see if they can still offer that same deal. *shrug*
Maybe you could call them and see if they can still offer that same deal. *shrug*
Dolemite
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wes480 said:
There's a stirring endorsement...
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Kclark01
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Axis said:
Hey,
I see you're in C-ville...great town! My wife commutes there everyday for work. I'm in Midlothian.
Do yourself a favor before making an online or in-store purchase and check out Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center...Prices are amazing and shipping is next to nothing: Here's a link to their website: www.wmcworld.com. They don't give prices on their site, but they will email quotes to you relatively quickly. I do all my "window shopping" at the usual places--musician's friend, etc., and then when I'm ready to buy I inevitably end up at Chuck's. I actually drive up there about twice a year just to drool. They got everything or can get it for you cheaper than just about anyone else, tax free of course. I bought a Sure Beta 58a there about 2 years ago, and I remember it being at least $30 cheaper than the next lowest price i could find, and shipping was $5...I actually had them ship me 2x12 guitar amp about 10 years ago, and I distinctly remember that the shipping was only $5!!! (You might already know about Chuck's, but I thought I'd pass it along in case you didn't).
Cheers.
