Electro-Voice Co9 Cobalt Premium Vocal Mic

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Anyone know much about these mics? GC has them on sale for $30 and was looking for some alternatives to the 58. For 30 bucks, seems like a really good price. But if they suck, then it isn't such a good deal.

Any information you have would be appreciated.

 

[RawDepth]

I have a Cobalt Co7 mic and really like it. (It is the model just below the Co9. They probably have the same capsule.) It sounds very close to the SM58 and every bit as loud. It has just the slightest bit of coloration, but not enough to complain about.

A Co9 for only $30? That's a decent bargain. You won't be disappointed. It would be great for the practice room or gigging in the bars. Now, if you want it for critical studio recording? Perhaps you should not be shopping for a $30 mic.

I may order one myself.

 

[DM60]

I have a Cobalt Co7 mic and really like it. (It is the model just below the Co9. They probably have the same capsule.) It sounds very close to the SM58 and every bit as loud. It has just the slightest bit of coloration, but not enough to complain about.

A Co9 for only $30? That's a decent bargain. You won't be disappointed. It would be great for the practice room or gigging in the bars. Now, if you want it for critical studio recording? Perhaps you should not be shopping for a $30 mic.

I may order one myself.

Critical studio recording, I guess this depends on the duty the mic is to perform. If it is as good as a SM58, then for drums, amps, ??, etc. I am not sure what price as to do with it (other than, they are a good deal or they are not). With Shure mics there is a up charge for the branding, therefore price is not always 100% indicator. That is why I asked if they compare to a 58. $30 (Amazon has these mics for $78) for typical 58 duties seems like a deal.

If the two mics are close to being the same, I can get 3 EV's mics for the price of one 58 with the same results, I think that is a deal. As stated, if they are not close, then the price is irrelevant in this case.

 

[RawDepth]

Critical studio recording, I guess this depends on the duty the mic is to perform. If it is as good as a SM58, then for drums, amps, ??, etc. I am not sure what price as to do with it (other than, they are a good deal or they are not). With Shure mics there is a up charge for the branding, therefore price is not always 100% indicator. That is why I asked if they compare to a 58. $30 (Amazon has these mics for $78) for typical 58 duties seems like a deal.

If the two mics are close to being the same, I can get 3 EV's mics for the price of one 58 with the same results, I think that is a deal. As stated, if they are not close, then the price is irrelevant in this case.

When I made that statement about studio recording, I had vocals in mind. But now that you mention it, the Co9 would indeed do well on a snare or something like that. My Co7 is every bit as rich and natural sounding as a 57 or 58. It just has a slightly different character or flavor to it. The key word being "slightly". I would guess that in a blind A/B test, most folks would be able to notice a difference in sound, but would not be able to identify which is which.

Again, I am making the assumption that the Co9 sounds the same as the Co7. I don't actually own a Co9....................yet.

 

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When I made that statement about studio recording, I had vocals in mind. But now that you mention it, the Co9 would indeed do well on a snare or something like that. My Co7 is every bit as rich and natural sounding as a 57 or 58. It just has a slightly different character or flavor to it. The key word being "slightly". I would guess that in a blind A/B test, most folks would be able to notice a difference in sound, but would not be able to identify which is which.

Again, I am making the assumption that the Co9 sounds the same as the Co7. I don't actually own a Co9....................yet.

Thanks. Assuming equal or better, still sounds like this mic is worth investing a few dollars with decent results. If not, I am out $30, which is not a big deal, just trying to buy smart.

I kind of thought you were thinking vocals or something more sensitive. For others reading this post, wanted to make sure it was clear.

Thanks again for the information. I think I will buy a few to add to my collection.