expiredEragorn | Staff posted Aug 25, 2024 11:57 PM
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expiredEragorn | Staff posted Aug 25, 2024 11:57 PM
Behringer XM8500 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
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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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This is a cardioid dynamic mic, which is exactly what you want to get as it'll do a great job of isolating your voice and reducing surrounding sounds, while also sounding amazing. I use a similar mic for work and have my phone calls routed to PC while working remote, and it works fantastic. I often get compliments on how I sound.
What you do not want is a condenser mic, like a Yeti. Those are good at picking up nuanced sounds and the ambiance of your environment, but they'll also get the garbage truck outside and your kid or dog in the other room if you don't plan to sound treat your office (which is complete overkill).
edit/ I will add though, the reason cardioid dynamic mics work much better is because you can get very close to them, so it's easier to configure them to not pick up more distant sounds. However this does mean you'll want to keep the mic close to your mouth, so you'll probably need a boom. You can get a cheap one if you don't need to move it much, but if you want to be able to move it out of the way when not in use I highly recommend splurging on an Elgato WAVE or Rode PSA1
I placed an order for 10 of these when they went on sale. Not as good as 58s, but good to have around at about 14 schmekels. Their 57 knock offs are VERY plosives, and not quite as swappable in areas you'd typically have the Shure counterpart as the 8500s are to 58s. Again, considering they are less than most quality cables, they are still worth the asking price.
Also, Guitar Center still has these for this price. I ordered with them on back order and they shipped about 3-4 days later.
sounds impressive for the price and at this price is a rly great deal tbh
just know u need an audio interface for this
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Unless your karaoke setup is an actual toy with some proprietary junk mic, the input is probably going to be exactly the same as the mic that came with it.
I'm looking for a non-headset microphone for work meetings. Clarity without background noise a must. Compliments on audio quality preferred!
I'm looking for a non-headset microphone for work meetings. Clarity without background noise a must. Compliments on audio quality preferred!
I'm looking for a non-headset microphone for work meetings. Clarity without background noise a must. Compliments on audio quality preferred!
I put the mic on the side of the keyboard and move close to it to talk. It really only picks up when I am within about 12in of the mic. More than that and the sound drops off to the point of being inaudible. My mic also came with a desktop stand that lefts the mic about 12 in above the desk.
If this mic has USB, I would say definitely go for it. But XLR and requirement for an amp makes me hesitant to recommend it.
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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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