Hey vocalists I need your help here

[Demilich]

I wanna buy a mic for my friend for Xmas but I'm kinda cheap (lookin to spend under $100) and have no idea what I'm looking for in that range.

Any ideas? It would probably mostly be for home use and MCing at small parties

 

[einride]

shure SM58 is an extremely safe bet that always works

it's almost exactly $100

 

[E-bortion]

agreed.

 

[Sfarog]

yep sm58 is a safe choice. very popular mic for vox

 

[M.Lehto]

Remember that some mics need phantom-power to work, so if he don't have a mixer or preamp that has phantom-powering, keep away from those mics. I can't remember if SM58 nees that.

 

[einride]

Remember that some mics need phantom-power to work, so if he don't have a mixer or preamp that has phantom-powering, keep away from those mics. I can't remember if SM58 nees that.

the sm58 is a dynamic microphone so the answer is no.

 

[Demilich]

Thanks guys! The SM58 is a safe bet for sure, I was looking at it this morning.
For one thing, I know I've heard the guy talking about them before. I think he had one once, but someone stole it or something.

Its a little more than I wanted to spend, but hey, thats what friends are for right?

 

[einride]

look for a decent used one

they're built like tanks so if it's not too beat up you should be good even for giving it away

 

[Demilich]

i like the way you think!

 

[Guthrum]

I wish I had an SM58 for a dick. For real though, they're really good microphones. I've had mine for a few years and never had any problems.

 

[MajestikMøøse]

I wish I had an SM58 for a dick.

I wish I had a dick for a SM58.

 

[M.Lehto]

the sm58 is a dynamic microphone so the answer is no.

Indeed, that's right. I only have condenser mics, so I had no idea about this mic.

Overall, it seems to be a very good all around mic and most likely the best choice.

 

[Reign in Acai]

look for a decent used one

Matt, I have an SM58 collecting dust, I'll part with it for $60 p/p. (Excellent condicion~)

 

[Demilich]

I'll take that! Not gonna give it to him as an Xmas gift because I got him something else today, but maybe for the birthday!

Or I'll sell it to him for $80 :idea:

 

[Reign in Acai]

Matt,

I spoke out of my ass. What I have is the SM58's little runt Asperger's syndrome inflicted cousin, the PG58. It too is a dynamic vox mic, but I don't think it possesses the level of quality that you're looking for. What a shame. (Back to the trunk of my car it goes)