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it's good enough for karaoke but if you are a musician you should just spring for an SM58. It's industry standard and sells for $100.
Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
E: I went out and tried both of mine again. They have a bit of handling noise but for the money it's the best option I'd bet. I never considered using these at the desk mounted but perhaps they'd be fine for that. I did notice less noise rejection that the SM58s provided, but like I should keep in mind, it's a big price difference.
For $14, overkill wouldn't be the worst thing right? I could add an xlr to USB/3.5mm cable and be around the same price point as a yeti. If it performs better then could be a better setup.
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Um, do you use microphones with XLR interfaces for work calls? Seems like overkill.
For $14, overkill wouldn't be the worst thing right? I could add an xlr to USB/3.5mm cable and be around the same price point as a yeti. If it performs better then could be a better setup.
For $14, overkill wouldn't be the worst thing right? I could add an xlr to USB/3.5mm cable and be around the same price point as a yeti. If it performs better then could be a better setup.
Dont do that. Yetis are also pretty mediocre. Might as well just get an inexpensive usb mic or a headset with a decent mic.
Dont do that. Yetis are also pretty mediocre. Might as well just get an inexpensive usb mic or a headset with a decent mic.
Agreed, ive hear yetis arent that great. Saw recommendations for Audio Technica ATR, more similar to this.
Do you have any recommended inexpensive USB mics?
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it's good enough for karaoke but if you are a musician you should just spring for an SM58. It's industry standard and sells for $100.
Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
E: I went out and tried both of mine again. They have a bit of handling noise but for the money it's the best option I'd bet. I never considered using these at the desk mounted but perhaps they'd be fine for that. I did notice less noise rejection that the SM58s provided, but like I should keep in mind, it's a big price difference.
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Dont do that. Yetis are also pretty mediocre. Might as well just get an inexpensive usb mic or a headset with a decent mic.
The plus side to using a mic like this is you can then use whatever headphones you want and id imagine the durability is better than what you get with a headset. I've always found heads only last a year or two and then break.
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it's good enough for karaoke but if you are a musician you should just spring for an SM58. It's industry standard and sells for $100.
Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
Mic choices are pretty subjective, but this is a well-known good deal. If you're on a budget, I definitely would not spring for an sm58 unless you know it's what you want and are doing live sound. It's industry standard for live sound, supposedly, but you'll see a lot of other mics used in live situations. Would not be my fist pick for recording. I think the improvements would be negligible for the amount spent, and, depending on taste and voice, someone might like the 8500 more (plenty of posts online of people preferring it).
it's good enough for karaoke but if you are a musician you should just spring for an SM58. It's industry standard and sells for $100.
Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
Many who use the SM58 also use the XM8500. There is no good or bad. They both just sound different.
This specific mic is known for being an incredible value, and this price is amazing, 4.7 out of 5 stars at Sweetwater. Comes with a mic clip and hardshell case. Darn close to an SM57 at 1/7 of the price.
Many who use the SM58 also use the XM8500. There is no good or bad. They both just sound different.
"I think the improvements would be negligible for the amount spent, and, depending on taste and voice, someone might like the 8500 more (plenty of posts online of people preferring it)."
Have to agree with the law of diminishing returns here.
I have this Mic and it is as good as the ElectroVoice Mic I used in the 80's. (Which was a better choice for my voice then the SM58 then).
Is this good for work calls or does it pick up a lot of noise?
no, this isn't a work call microphone... besides the fact that you'd need to find a way to plug an XLR cable into your computer, it's not really meant for that.
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Fine microphone for recording vocals/instruments. You probably can't beat it at this price for a proper mic with reliable quality.
Great for karaoke or casual use. Much better quality than any mic you'll get in a combo setup. Durable enough that it'll survive the occasional drop by a drunk friend / cheap enough you won't care.
Terrible choice for meetings/productivity. Even if it wasn't a pain to setup on a desk + connect via adapters and DAC, you're gonna pick up all sorts of background noise and feedback. Noise cancelling? Think the opposite.
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Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
E: I went out and tried both of mine again. They have a bit of handling noise but for the money it's the best option I'd bet. I never considered using these at the desk mounted but perhaps they'd be fine for that. I did notice less noise rejection that the SM58s provided, but like I should keep in mind, it's a big price difference.
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Do you have any recommended inexpensive USB mics?
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Justin1983
Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
E: I went out and tried both of mine again. They have a bit of handling noise but for the money it's the best option I'd bet. I never considered using these at the desk mounted but perhaps they'd be fine for that. I did notice less noise rejection that the SM58s provided, but like I should keep in mind, it's a big price difference.
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Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
Be sure to buy SM58 directly from an authorized dealer because there's lots of counterfeits available to buy also.
And of course there are other valid mic options that a pro could use, but you still wouldn't regret buying the SM58.
I'm a huge cheapskate, but sometimes spending a bit more is actually the slicker deal. If you are a musician on all but the tightest budget, get a tool you might never replace for $100 over trying a bunch of $20ish mics and never finding a truly worthy mic.
I have this mic and it's never left the 'spare stuff' bag after trying it out. It picks up a lot more off axis sounds than the stuff that was good enough to use which causes more feedback issues. I can hear my Yamaha mixing board working a lot harder when I set it to automatically remove feedback.
All that said, this is really affordable, and for karaoke would probably be perfect. Maybe buy it and use it as a 3rd tier spare like I did. At least its super cheap here.
Many who use the SM58 also use the XM8500. There is no good or bad. They both just sound different.
Have to agree with the law of diminishing returns here.
I have this Mic and it is as good as the ElectroVoice Mic I used in the 80's. (Which was a better choice for my voice then the SM58 then).
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Great for karaoke or casual use. Much better quality than any mic you'll get in a combo setup. Durable enough that it'll survive the occasional drop by a drunk friend / cheap enough you won't care.
Terrible choice for meetings/productivity. Even if it wasn't a pain to setup on a desk + connect via adapters and DAC, you're gonna pick up all sorts of background noise and feedback. Noise cancelling? Think the opposite.
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