Good, budget dynamic mics ... please advise!

[kid klash]

Let me offer another low cost mic for consideration; the Sennheiser 815s.

German-made, built like a tank, neutral-sounding (no low/mid bump or top end hype), comes with a 10 year warranty, and can be had for $100-$110USD for THREE of them in Sennheiser's three-pack, through GC, MF or lots of other retailers.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/270838/

It's my favorite, "accurate", low-cost dynamic mic.

 

[paddyponchero]

Can you please tell me what a fair (or max) price would be for a used but "mint" ev 635a ? When am I paying too much ?

Thanks

Daniel

Prepal is your friend

http://www.prepal.com/data/EV.htm

Most of the old ev dynamics make a fine addition have a look for and RE15, RE16, RE18, RE-10, PL-11, PL-5 etc. etc.

 

[Richard Monroe]

Yo Noisedude! Not keen on the AKG's? I agree with you on D880. Try out a D770- Trust me.-Richie

 

[jimistone]

Sure makes a sm58 clone...its pretty inexpensive. I have one and it sounds very much like a sm58. The only noticeable difference is there is more handling noise. If these mics are put in a mic stand they are awsome for the price. If a singer is holding the mic it will produce too much handling noise.

I think these mics are sure PG58's.

 

[NoSalaryCap]

EV Raven.......

 

[Joel Hamilton]

EV RE11. I use that one all the time for a variety of stuff.
EV RE15. Another great one.

AKG D1000: a REALLY good alternative to a 57 on a guitar amp or on toms, or snare. Totally "thwacky" mids from that mic, and it has a CRAZY bulletproof grill that will take a stick hit like no other.

The "egg-static" Microphone. Awesome 25 dollar LO-FI mic that was intended for harmonica, but adds a great green bullet sound to anything, like drums, or small guitar amps. Kind of LO-fi, but amazingly cool when used properly. Also works as a harmonica mic really well (oddly enough).

Any of these can be found on ebay, and I use them all the time, alongside of much more expensive stuff. Really fun, and quality!

Hope that helps.

 

[omtayslick]

Samson R21. 3 for $49, with case. Only heard one once in Sam Ash, but it seemed fine.
Check out these reviews.

http://www.americanmusical.com/itemreviews--i-SAM-R21PACK.html

 

[treymonfauntre]

i third the gls es57
http://www.speakerrepair.com/Mercha...duct_Code=37-206&Category_Code=AG+Accessories