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ibeeberz
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:11 pm |
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Hello,
I have a choice between two microphones to purchase. Please tell me which one is better for my purposes.
Shure SM58 v.s Audix OM2
I will be using the microphone for Rock Band purposes for Vocals/Singing. They are the same price, and we will be using them for gigs. We already have one SM58 and we are purchasing another microphone for second vocals.
Please tell me which to get and why whichever is better. We have both of them but we have the option of returning the Audix we just bought for a 58. How could we compare them also?
Thanks,
Isaac |
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redistributer
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:42 pm |
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We use a Shure SM58 for live shows and it works great, it's heavy duty and it has been dropped so many times you wouldn't believe, it has even been thrown a few times and it still manages to work very well. If I were you I would choose the Shure as they are known for making high quality mics for the price of almost nothing. |
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smili
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:06 am |
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I don't know the Audix mic but they're known for good stuff. The Shure 58 is a standard and like said in above post is known for being able to take abuse.
To compare I'd set up a recording setting with the mics side by side. Match the levels and see which one sounds better on your vocalist. Some mics will match a particular vocalist better than others. In the test make sure to match levels of the mics - otherwise the "louder" mic will just sound better. |
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dwella
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| Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:34 am |
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The Samson C01U USB condenser microphone. It’s cool because it’s still pretty cheap, but it will sound HUGE. It has better internal “guts” and a better-quality diaphram so it will most definitely sound better.
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reddogmusic
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| Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:47 pm |
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The Shure SM58 has been around for ages and has become an industry standard. This doesn't mean that it's that great though! Just means it's been around for ages... I'd say the OM2 is better for the price (clearer sound and at least as sturdy). Also check out the Electrovoice ND767 - great mic for the money.Electrovoice ND767 |
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darkspark
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:43 pm |
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As others have said above, the SM58 is kind of a legend for live vox performance. Can't really say anything from personal experience about the other mic but you really can't go wrong with the SM58. Definitely can withstand the years, that's for sure! |
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learnsingingonline
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:27 am |
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try to listen to your voice using those microphone then compare which among the two is the best. |
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python
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| Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:34 am |
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Totally agree! Sing through both with flat eq and see which one sounds best. If you have to mess on with the eq to get a decent sound, send it back. All mics are different for different voices so it really is a personal choice. |
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