Can you recommand a not too expensive vocal mic that`s superior to a SM-58?

in the 100 - 200 range, I've had decent results with a Rode Nt1-a.

Jeremy

Do you mean for studio or stage applications?
For stage Beyerdynamic M88 or Shure Beta 58.
For studio M88, Sennheiser MD 421, Audio Technica 4040/4033 or if you can get it used, an Electro Voice RE 20.

I have had much luck with the AT 4033 and also the Shure SM-7, two very different mics for very different voices and situations. Each are under $300 I believe.

How about suggestions in the ~$500 range? I was considering the Rode NTK or Audio Technica 4060 (both tube mics), or maybe saving up a little longer for a Neumann TLM-103. Any others I should look at?

This would be for my project studio, mostly for my band's upcoming recording.

I use an Oktava 219 regularly. Some people like these, others don't. It sounds like an SM57 with more definition. These are really cheap too. $60 to $100. Get a used one for $50 and try it out. I have a new Soundelux e47 and vintage Neumann u67, but the Oktava seems to work better depending on the sound and desired effect.

best,
Justin

For a studio microphone i would suggjest a MXL V63M studio condensor. It's a cheap microphone (you can get it on musiciansfriend for 80 dollars) It sounds like it could sell for a lot more. If you don't have much money and you're starting a home recording studio this is the mic you should get.

max wrote:Do you mean for studio or stage applications?
For stage Beyerdynamic M88 or Shure Beta 58.
For studio M88, Sennheiser MD 421, Audio Technica 4040/4033 or if you can get it used, an Electro Voice RE 20.

mind you I'm young and new to this whole thing,

what's the difference between a Shure Beta 58a and an SM-58?

a good pre amp can do wonders for any mic .
sm7 and 4033 included
sm7 = chunky yet eq-able
4033 nice bite but a tad hollow in the middle

gevermil wrote:a good pre amp can do wonders for any mic .
sm7 and 4033 included
sm7 = chunky yet eq-able
4033 nice bite but a tad hollow in the middle

i was wondering about this... i do think the 4033 is a tad hollow in the middle. but what is the cause of this? can the frequency graph not be trusted? it shows it as practically flat until the high mids, where it spikes. perhaps it's just the extra high end that creates the illusion of mid-lack?