5 things you need to know when choosing a vocal mic 

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Glad to see the Audio Technica ATM710 rated as the best high end microphone. I own it too, and I use it when performing outdoors, while accompanying myself with the acoustic guitar. I engage the high pass filter and -10db pad on the mic, add a foam windshield, and it sounds extremely balanced, no muddy or harsh frequencies.

Really a very good review! Most of the time when reviewing microphones, the reviewer does not point out the differences to listen for and you did! Wonderful job well done! Thank you!

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Great review 👍

Breath noise is also highly person dependent. It can be reduced by opening the airway and minimizing nose breathing.

About the breath noise, I’d say not to do what you showed. If you sing into the mic at a 90° angle it usually changes the sound with cardioid or supercardioid polar patterns. A better way to do it would be to have the mic pointing at the corner of your mouth from either side. Then you don’t breath straight into the capsule but the mic points directly at the sound source.

great video mate

Watchout also microphones that are sensitive when pronuouncing the letter 'S' so much treble.

You should include Shure Beta 87A and Sennhesier 965 Wireless capsule. I have the Shure Wireless SM58, Beta58 and Sennhesier Wireless EW e815, e835, e945, e865. My best is Wireless Microphone system is Sennhesier EW G4, E865 capsule. I put in the e965 Capsule on order. To be honest only two Professional microphone companies are out there are Shure and Sennhesier. Sennhesier is still developed and made their product in Germany and USA. Shure microphone equality has been degraded since the last twenty years, poor quality All made in China and Mexico. Shure product used to be Made in the USA in the 80', sadly to see their products are poorly made. I would stay away from Shure product from experience. Great Video.

Thanks for this very informative review, good reference 👍 . What confuses me is there are tons of reviews in YT and forums about the best dynamic mic, and surprisingly when you see a concert of popular band- sometimes you them using that cheap Shure SM58 hahaha I remember there was even a Bruno Mars video singing on SM58 😅 Unfortunately, I already own few dynamic mic with good reviews before I saw that haha I intentionally avoided that cheap SM58 mic only to discover it is widely used by pros. Maybe since almost all of them are using high quality hardwares like preamps, mixer, effects, etc- even the cheapest mic can sound amazing.

Thanks for the Video nearly bought a Sontronics Solo after I really liked 5 other mics of them. but that statement of the handling noise stopped me. How bad is it compared to the SM58?

lack of high end frequency is a big problem of your voice samples... where the hi-end mic make a big different bro :D

E865 high end in vocal live

Sir, Audiotechnica is showing model number ae4500 and you said ae5400. Which is the correct, you detailed about ?

Thank you for putting together this review. I'm sure it took a lot of time. I only wish you could have quantified each microphone in each area, added a weighting, and then added an overall "value" category. I personally am partial to the Audix OM2 and OM5 and Sennheiser e945. I absolutely hate the SM58 and Senn e835. As a brand, I favor Audix and AKGs. I would also add a disclaimer in your review to say that condenser mics may have more detail but dynamic mics handle better dynamics and loudness levels without distorting. I also find dynamic mics to have a more linear response than condenser mics -- IMHO.

Hi, I am looking for a mic that matches my vocal tone. My wife and I sing at our church and our kids serve as well. My vocal tone has a mid to high timbre and I guess a 'muddy' phone will suit my vocal type. I also can project but I find that I have to almost kiss the mic when I use my Shure C606 (I have a really low budget LOL), and when I use my wireless Dynamic mic I can stand a little away and be heard and be a bit more relaxed; although it picks up more sound other than my voice. Mind you, I sing and play the guitar and I find it difficult to use my Shure unless I use a boom mic stand. Also, I have a XLR wireless transmitter for the mics, and I notice that the Shure C606 does not have a good pick up when hooked up wirelessly. What I was hoping to get from this video was what type of mic is matched with different vocal timbres AND what type of mic (dynamic vs condenser vs cardioid, et al.) is best for certain vocalists (backup singers, main vocals, etc). I have been looking, but I need some more info if you can provide. Thanks a bunch. BTW my dream mic is the Shure S55H =)

Is that an MKE600 up there? I though I was the only one using those for vocals lol

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Too much intro 🥴

All this waste of time