Electro-Voice 664 mods

[Cave Dweller]

Has anyone ever modified an EV 664 to take a different capsule? I have heard if can be fitted with a SM58/57 capsule. I would like to use the mic for live vocals but not it has alot of feedback problems and an overall weak sound. Thanks in advance

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matt

 

[Tonewoods]

Have you tried the mic as it is? It's really not that bad of a stage vocal mic at all, and was a mic of choice for vocals in it's day...

I think it lost favor, if for no other reason, than it's weird connector, although I have seen a few fitted with XLRs.

Give it a go...you might be surprised.