Anyone have any ideas on the best all around vocal mic for smaller club venues??? :) I use a Shure SM58 right now. Is there something better for sound without the drown'd.
The SM58 is the industry standard for vocal mics but if you're looking for better sound, there are tons of mics available to fit the bill today. It's all a matter of personal preferance and how good the signal path is. A good soundman with a good board can make a cardboard box sound like the best kick drum you've ever heard but a quality vocal mic through your neighbor's home theater might not sound so good. My suggestion would be to head for your local music store and talk to a sound pro there. He can stear you in the right direction with just a few simple questions. Not a good music store near you? Well, ask other bands. Downpour uses Shure's beta series mics for better clarity and feedback reduction. A wireless beta 87 on the lead vocals and wired beta 58's on the rest work well for us. Other bands might have other/better suggestions depending on the gear and speaker placement you're using. Hope this helps!
-Dragon
Downpour
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