Decent vocal mic to use with Fishman Loudbox Mini?

[warbles]

Hi Kyle:
I recently started using an AKG D5. Wow!
For a very reasonably priced dynamic, you get crisp, clear sound and good output. It puts my SM58 to shame.
*I think you can grab one on Amazon for $60...

[Tomm Williams]

Ultimately the best mic for you really can't be determined by anyone but you. While there are dozens of great mics to choose from, you'll only know which one is for you when you hear "it". Aside from sound quality, there are definitive factors that might prove critical such as handling noise, pick up pattern, sensitivity, etc..... Those features are not as elusive to categorize as if the mic "sounds good".

[ricdoug]

Originally Posted by Andy Howell

I much prefer the Sennheiser E935 over the Sure mics — not tried an 835 though people speak highly of them. The extra price of the 935 is worth it. A great dynamic mic.

e835's are cardioid and work well with pointing the tail at a monitor. Being cardioid, they tolerate being left, right, up or down and off center. They do not have the proximity effect that fattens up the midrange as you close in on the microphone. I have a deep Johnny Cash type voice with the projection of a Drill Sergeant and the e838 is great for that. Many people ask me if I was a Radio Disk Jockey.

The e935 has even more frequency range and almost condenser microphone sound quality and tons of gain before feedback. It is also a forgiving cardioid pattern. With an e935 I can amplify my instrument and vocals at the same time with one microphone in some pretty noisy situations, as I can stand a foot or more away and my loud voice gives it plenty of signal to noise ratio. The e935 also works well for females with soft voices. It's a great value, for it's clear performance. Ric

[varmonter]

Sm58 are work horses.they take a beating
And sound OK for the money.this is why
Folks use them..for my money I prefer
The heil pr35. But I have a beta 58 as a backup
In my suitcase.

[pieterh]

Originally Posted by Andy Howell

I much prefer the Sennheiser E935 over the Sure mics — not tried an 835 though people speak highly of them. The extra price of the 935 is worth it. A great dynamic mic.

My feelings exactly. In fact the e935 and e945 are in the same price range as the Beta57 and 58. Much smoother response from the Sennheisers in my opinion and either will work great with the Fishman.

[lweb10]

I've used a Blue enCore 100 with the loudbox mini and it sounded very good to my ears. They were recently two for one from several retailers and I've been very satisfied when using them a couple of different systems.

[dgt178]

Audix OM5.......great sound and resistance to feedback.......

[Wardo]

My main is a Shure SM86 but I also have a Senn 835 that I never really bonded with.

Yesterday I bought an SM58 just bcs they are so common that I figured I should be familiar with using them.

Anyway, turns out that I like the 58 a lot better than the 835. The 58 seems smoother to me.

The bottom line is that you have to find what works for you.

[dcameron]

Originally Posted by Andy Howell

I much prefer the Sennheiser E935 over the Sure mics — not tried an 835 though people speak highly of them. The extra price of the 935 is worth it. A great dynamic mic.

That was my experience too. We auditioned many of the Shures and Senns, and the 935 was clearly the best of the group for our needs (female vocalist with guitar, bass and drums, going through two SA220s).

[rokdog49]

I have the SM 58 and one thing I like about it is you can sing off center as much as thirty degrees and it will still pick up your vocals very well. For me, that's important because I find I can't stay right in front of the Mike all the time.The AKG D5, not so much.
The D5 is hotter and crisper but I bought a three pack of Behringers from MF for $40 as backups and they sound and act like the D5, less bass and hotter than the SM 58. At the end of the day, any microphone priced at around $100 will pretty much do what you need including Sennheisers and others. Once you've bought the one you decide on and use it, you will find it willdo the job.

[TNO]

I don't think the mic is as important as a good preamp and reverb. Adding one of these made an immense difference to the vocal quality I get with the Loudbox: http://www.amazon.com/Helicon-VoiceT.../dp/B004GTNIHI
Their Mic Mechanic would probably be a better choice for someone with limited vocal ability. The pre that TC build into these pedals is much, much better than what the Fishman has.

[donh]

Originally Posted by dgt178

Audix OM5.......great sound and resistance to feedback.......

Not trying to hijack anything, but I have a OM5 and I hate it. LOVE the OM6, tho.
You interested in another OM5 cheap?

[stptak]

Originally Posted by Kyle76

Sweetwater sells a package deal on this amp with a mic and mic stand included, but there are some good ebay deals on these, so I was wondering what might be a decent mic to buy if I don't get the package deal. I'll need a mic that makes my crappy, out-of-pitch voice sound like Sinatra.

If you are just noodling around, the SM58 is a wonderful mic for about $100.00 or so. It was the industry standard vocal mic for years and has a nice response and tone. I have used it with a Loudbox Mini and it cuts well. It is not a "soft" mic in that it adds no tonal quality, but will certainly fill your needs. Hope that helps...

[dgt178]

Originally Posted by donh

Not trying to hijack anything, but I have a OM5 and I hate it. LOVE the OM6, tho.
You interested in another OM5 cheap?

sorry....only need one....what makes your OM6 sound so much better?

[otavio]

Dynamics mics do wonders with a nice preamp and some eq.
2 good condensers that are " cheap" and good for live performance it's the Rode s1 and electro voice re410.
But they nees 48v, don't know about the Phantom power provides in Loudbox Mini.

And.. Beta 87 it's a good live condenser with just 12v needed to operate, for those that want that Shure voices