Shure SM58s or Alternatives?

[ashcat_lt]

I'd get a couple of those EV Co7 mics for the same price as a single new 58. In fact, I did. The frequency response is very similar, but they're like 4 x more sensitive, so require less gain downstream.

 

[joey2000]

Although the e835 *is* a good choice - the SM58 has a tailored response that helpsthe vocal cut across a backing band.

Really? I thought the 58 was flatter for most vocal ranges.

 

[Aytex]

Sorry if im being annoying but I cant seem to be set on a mic
Has anyone heard of the Sterling Audio ST51?? it seems to have more bass when closer than the 2020/2035
I kinda like it more than the AT2020,2035, and SM58

 

[John Willett]

- the SM58 has a tailored response that helps the vocal cut across a backing band.

Really? I thought the 58 was flatter for most vocal ranges.

Yes, really, the tailored response of the SM58 is well known.

It's the reason it became so popular in the first place.

 

[Bobbsy]

Yup. The SM58 has a big presence peak which helps the vocal cut through on a noisy stage but flat it isn't. If the OP wants the classic warm radio voice it's probably not the mic for him.

 

[Aytex]

Yup. The SM58 has a big presence peak which helps the vocal cut through on a noisy stage but flat it isn't. If the OP wants the classic warm radio voice it's probably not the mic for him.

What would you recommend then?

 

[Bobbsy]

What would you recommend then?

See my post #4 in this thread.

 

[arcaxis]

If you're in the US, a bit better than Bobbsy's suggestion and can swing a few more $$$ is this used...... Used Sennheiser E935 - Handheld Microphone E935 B&H Photo Video

Sennheiser E835 Vs E935 | Recording4.com

I have one it's a very good mic.

 

[kevin6string]

Sennheiser E835

 

[rob aylestone]

The 835 has a similar helming hand in it's EQ - as John mentioned above. Nice mic, sensible price and a good sound - for singing really close into and sounding better than you really are. Move away and it gets thin very quickly.

 

[Aytex]

The 835 has a similar helming hand in it's EQ - as John mentioned above. Nice mic, sensible price and a good sound - for singing really close into and sounding better than you really are. Move away and it gets thin very quickly.

but im not singing just commentating

 

[arcaxis]

but im not singing just commentating

You're singing, but not carrying a melody (rap?)

No singing here....... note his demo of "proximity effect"....

 

[arcaxis]

The e935.....

 

[Aytex]

The e935.....

Alright, i'm convinced now
Now im stuck between the MXL 990 and the e935 mic hmm...

 

[John Willett]

What would you recommend then?

e835