Different microphones will be more faithful to certain frequencies.
Some microphones are undeniably better.
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I'm using a Shure PG58, and I've seen it everywhere; everyone uses them, because they're good, solid, dependable mikes.
AND . . . it's under $100, which means it's affordable.
I can address the Shure PG58
I found that - for me - the Shure 58 sounds best when I cut back the bass-response on it.
For me:
Bass: cut back a tad
Midrange: middle
Treble: boosted a tad.
When it comes to adjusting your tones, a
little turn of any dial can make a HUGE response.
I know a lot of people like the sound of their voice being bassy and "authorative." so to speak.
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But I'm different. . . heh -heh (unlike a lot of performers), I like to be able to UNDERSTAND the lyrics.
It's hard to figure out what a lot of people are singing, unless you already know the song.
I've heard a lot of performers with the mic volumes adjusted
perfectly, but you still couldn't 'hear' the lyrics.
It's not a matter of volume, it's a matter of tone.
When I'm recording vocals with my sure 58, I leave the bass and midrange settings untouched, but I boost the treble by 3db; this makes the vocals more understandable, and gives your voice a much more realistic presence.
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Regarding feedback; I've used it through several amps, and found that some amps are good with feedback, some amps are bad. I'm sure the same applies to microphones with different frequency responses.
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