60soles
3 posts
Aug 02, 2013
8:10 AM
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Hello -
Aside from playing in Blues and Funk bands where I want the traditional gritty sound which I get from my Brown Biscuit, pre-amp and Bell & Howell setup, I also play in a couple bluegrass and acoustic groups. In these groups, I tend to play through the PA and looking for recommendations out there for mics in this set-up which will give me a full clean sound. Should I just go with the Standard 57?
Any thoughts out there appreciated.
Thanks
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Greg Heumann
2295 posts
Aug 02, 2013
8:45 AM
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Hi - do you intend to stand-mount this mic or will you still be hand holding it?
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Kingley
2965 posts
Aug 02, 2013
8:51 AM
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If you're playing off a stand then I'd say an SM57 or SM58 would be a good choice. If you're holding it then you might be better off with something like an Audix Fireball.
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Pistolcat
480 posts
Aug 02, 2013
9:48 AM
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Sm58.
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HarpNinja
3406 posts
Aug 02, 2013
10:01 AM
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IMO, the SM58 sounds a bit distant compared to other mics. While I like it more than a 57 for that application, I find I end up eqing or boosting it more.
The AKG D5 is an affordable option, as is the Fireball. I like those more. If you have more money to spend, the Sennheiser 441D is great...or a ribbon mic.
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MP
2877 posts
Aug 03, 2013
12:41 PM
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clean sounding mics are far easier to acquire than gritty dirty mics.
the Audix Fireball is cheap, easily cupped, is great for hand wah wahs, and sometimes has a VC. IT is an XLR connector and the PA is definitely where you want to plug in a clean mic.
Chromaticblues 585 is a stick mic with a ball end. it predates the SM series but is still fairly clean sounding. $50 is a deal if money is a consideration.
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Sam Pai Kenpo
72 posts
Aug 04, 2013
10:55 AM
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Greg Heumann is the first person who responded to your post and is the only person you need to handle your microphone situation for you. Greg is outstanding and works with some of the biggest names in the business. He is a total professional and provides great service. I would never go anywhere else as long as Greg is doing business.
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Destin
55 posts
Aug 04, 2013
4:15 PM
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I play with GREGs 58, the 57 has a more midrange sound to it. Both are clean though
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