Hi,

To make a long story short... I was recently on a forum where someone stated that they were having problems getting a good sound recording vocals with a Shure sm57... a few replies offered different mic suggestions, but a few also suggested a better preamp...

I'm still dealing with the live recording vocal mic selection delima. We went with a beta 87a - and its a great mic - but not in this case. I think its thinning his voice out too much. (two examples) http://hummel-plum.com/ftp/tim/11s2.mp3 (slower song - quieter vox level - b87a)

Hi guys I'm looking for a good vocal mic to be paired up with my Sebatron pre. This mic will be used mainly for my music which is melodic rock, I have been recorded before using a U 87 and I liked the sound I got but I'm not looking to spend quite that much. There might be something more appropriate for my voice you can hear sound samples on my site at the bottom of my bands recording.

I'm really having trouble deciding what to do about a vocal mic. I would really like to have a U87 but that is one heck of a lot of money to put out right now. I've heard much talk about the AT mics but I've not heard one myself. So here are a few questions.

I'm thinking of moving up to a better vocal mic for some live acoustic recordings for an artist in the near future. I've been tossing around a lot of ideas - but wanted to ask around here to get opinions. I've been using an SM58 for the vocals.

Here is a clip of a show I recorded for him last year - it was with the 58 on the vocals.

I've been getting different feedback as per the mic I should get for recording vocals. Some people are saying go with a dynamic mic like the Shure SM58 while some are advising that large diaphragm condenser mics are the way to go for vocals. Any/all feedback would greatly be appreciated.

I'm just starting out so I have a limited budget (max $200).

Anyone care to offer first-hand advice about buying better-than-average vocal mics for live performance? I am a part-time audio engineer for a small church. We could use some new mics. I currently use the SM58 and the Electro-Voice N/D767a. I have heard the beta 87a and talked to engineers who like it a lot. I have also used the AKG c1000 for some quick vocal recording.

Looking for any suggestions. Will be going through Avalon 737. Used for primarily rock, male and female vocals, but other music types are also possible.

Thanks, Jake

Is there a descent vocal Mic which sounds relatively uncoloured for under $1000. Something that will suit both Male and female vocals. I have been looking at the CAD M19 and the RODE NTK but I am still not sold on either of them.

Hello fellas..
I'd like to buy a good vocal microphone for my studio.I can spend between 200-400$.
Someone please can help me out?