Which Type of Dynamic Mic Do You You for Vocals

[Chienmortbb]

We have had the discussion on here about what mics we use/prefer, but what do the other members of your ensemble use? It is multi choice so you can vote for both.

Edited Wednesday at 18:54 by Chienmortbb

[BassmanPaul]

I switched to Condenser microphones in the early Seventies. I gave all my dynamic microphones away.

[Chienmortbb]

I did think about adding condenser but you are still the exception for vocal mics on stage. 

[Bolo]

Sm58 or SM7b. I own both and am happy to use either in rehearsal, on stage or in the studio.

 

I sing lead and play bass in a metal band. Context is important with these kind of questions I think. Mic is always on a stand so no cupping.

Edited Wednesday at 22:21 by Bolo

[ossyrocks]

Shure SM58.

 

By coincidence, I've just had to repair mine today. At the last gig, on pulling the mic cable, the male XLR connector pulled out from the bottom. Now I know it should be a matter of putting it back and adjusting the grubscrew, but the screw was seized solid. I've had this mic since the late 1980's, and it has never failed me. It's had a couple of new screens over the years, and I put a new one on this year too, but it has never actually broken. Anyway, after an hour soaking with WD40, I was able to free the grubscrew and it is now back together ready for my gig tomorrow. It lives to fight another day, and I'm sure it will outlast me!

 

I also still have the SM57 I bought at the same time, and it is equally indestructible.

 

Rob