Hi guys i have the chance to buy one of these mics, are they rated for harp and what are they like as a vocal mic? How do they compare with Shures SM57 & 58 mics?
Great harp mic. Not so good for vocals. Thicker in the midrange than a Shure 57 or 58, higher gain output, not as clean and a little more prone to feedback.But very warm sounding with a really nice tone for harp.
I should imagine they will be better than the SM57 & SM58 if it is that overdriven Chicago sound you want, I guess it depends on what your plugging it into
I have the exact same model as in the video above, an Electrovoice 660A, that's the one with the gray finish. I bought it directly from Ron Sunshine(didn't bid on it), and have been extremely satisfied.
Some of them (model 660 without the "A")have a very shiny satin chrome finish. They are a little heavy, but the shape of the "head" makes them comfortable to grip. They are hotter than a Shure 57 or 58. The 660 is not a particularly good vocal mic. You can usually find them for $100 or less.
Last Edited by on Aug 09, 2011 12:12 PM
