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My First 'Good' Microphone

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Topic: My First 'Good' Microphone

Posted By: Leningrad
Subject: My First 'Good' Microphone
Date Posted: March 16 2008 at 16:04

Over the past few months or so, in endevours requiring a microphone, I've been mostly hobbling along with whatever awful recording equipment I have lying around. We're talking defaults here. The background noise and quality drops I've been noticing recently have driven me to pursue a new, professional microphone. I'd mostly be recording guitar and vocals with it, maybe some woodwinds as well. Price doesn't really make a difference, but if I could save money that'd be great. I was considering a Shure SM-57 or 58, are those any good? Also, would I need an audio interface for any of these?

I'm a complete newbie at the subject; can you guys help me out?

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Posted By: cuncuna
Date Posted: March 16 2008 at 16:26

I don't know much about it, but a couple of friends (singers) use those "Shure" mic and seem pretty happy. Of course, musicians of this forum can provide better help.

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Posted By: Minizephyr
Date Posted: March 24 2008 at 13:28

The SM 58 is usually the mic everyone has... it's not bad, but personally I love mine: Sennheiser Evolution E865 Sting, because I have a very high toned voice, and this one is just perfect for it!

And because I love a good voice with some reverb and delay, I'm also the proud owner of a Digitech VX 400 Pedal board...

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Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: March 25 2008 at 04:48

SM-58's are unbeatable for the price - at least, it's what I use, and I'm very, very happy with it.

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