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Old 08-19-2017, 06:32 PM
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Default Live vocal Mic under $100

I've gone round and round with mics and I know a mic may work for one person's voice well, and not so well with someone else's. I've finally settled on a condenser microphone for my live rig, but I was just curious as to what you all use as your go-to live vocal mic under $100.

I have three I like:
EV ND767a
Blue Encore 100
AKG D5

I like the 767 because it has a high end sizzle like nothing else I've used. The Encore 100 works well run through a big board with compression, and the D5 rejects feedback very well.
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I love my Blue Encore 100......haven't felt the need for anything else for a very long time. Been through a ton of them over the last 40 years!
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Old 08-20-2017, 07:58 AM
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The ND767a is a decent mic that I use quite a bit, but is out of production and has been replaced with the ND76. I suspect the ND76 would be pretty similar to its predecessor.
In my morning used gear browsing I came across a used ND76 from a reputable retailer that I've always had good luck buying from.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...oid_vocal.html

I do have a D5, but for me it doesn't sound as good as the ND767a.
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I love my Blue Encore 100......haven't felt the need for anything else for a very long time. Been through a ton of them over the last 40 years!
Ditto that!
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Old 08-20-2017, 12:32 PM
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You can usually find a SM58 for less than $100 and they're pretty much the standard for live performance.
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Old 08-20-2017, 12:56 PM
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I love my Blue Encore 100......haven't felt the need for anything else for a very long time. Been through a ton of them over the last 40 years!
Our band uses three of 'em. They're on sale all the time for $50. We pipe 'em through Mic Mechanic 2's which are $150 each. Best $200 mic out there.
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SM58 would be my recommendation as well.
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Old 08-21-2017, 06:01 AM
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SM58 would be my recommendation as well.
I third that recommendation. My SM58 now serves as a trusty backup to my e935.
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Every singer should own an SM58.
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:09 AM
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I have SM58's, SM57's for dynamics (yes, a 57 on vocals works great), and when I'm solo or duo I use my SM86 stage condensers.
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I love my Blue Encore 100......haven't felt the need for anything else for a very long time. Been through a ton of them over the last 40 years!
I use 4 of them for vocals in a small acoustic band. Love them!
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:28 PM
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Another long-time SM58 user - sounds good, solid build.

I didn't need another one, but the price was right at Sweetwater's GearFest in July.
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