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Mic Comparison Shure SM58 or SM7

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stace

Have you used both of these and have a favourite? I've always been a fan and have said the SM7 is my favourite ON-AIR mic. I love the warm, smooth sound it has, but am looking for new mics. What does the SM58 sound like. I understand it actually shares some components with the SM7. I've used RE20's and AKG 4500 and think they're both crap in comparison with the SM7, the AKG in particular. There's no Mic processing, on-air are Orban 8200s, 8300's, and 9400's

They are mine...what are your thoughts?

Stace
 
SM7 is an ok mic. I personally use a Sennheiser 421. Very Warm and lots of depth. The Rode mics are very good.
 
The SM58 is nothing more than an SM57 with a bulb-top. It's built for stage use, and the bulb helps protect the capsule if the mic is dropped.

I second the recommendation for the Sennheiser 421, but the SM7 is a worthy on-air mic, too.
 
i like the 421, although i don't think the newer models sound as good as the older ones, may just be my ears, .most fm's use the ev re20 and in the past most AM"S used the 421.i think the sm7 sounds pretty good.think i'll unload some of mine and get that sennheiser 416, everyone is raving about...
 
I lke the 421, if you can put an EQ behind them to kill off the presence rise... although some folks like it that way. They have a beautiful proximity effect, get close enough and they will put balls on a kitten. They're much harder to overload than the Shure products too, if you have a shouter.
Realistically, though, why not hang what the program people like? They're the ones as has to work with the things.
 
RadioMoo said:
The SM58 is nothing more than an SM57 with a bulb-top. It's built for stage use, and the bulb helps protect the capsule if the mic is dropped.

I second the recommendation for the Sennheiser 421, but the SM7 is a worthy on-air mic, too.
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The 57 and 58 ARE NOT the same mics with different tops. They have different internal components.
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_SM57-LC_content
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_SM58-CN_content
 
BrokeEngineer said:
RadioMoo said:
The SM58 is nothing more than an SM57 with a bulb-top. It's built for stage use, and the bulb helps protect the capsule if the mic is dropped.

I second the recommendation for the Sennheiser 421, but the SM7 is a worthy on-air mic, too.
Click to expand...
The 57 and 58 ARE NOT the same mics with different tops. They have different internal components.
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_SM57-LC_content
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_SM58-CN_content
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Yeah, they go into great detail about those "different components" in those links you posted. Boy am I a dummy!
 
I definately have a strong preference for Rode Broadcaster for DJ's! It's a condenser microphone, but it can handle very high SPL's! Has lots of low end and clarity.
 
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