I have a choice of using one of these two mics.
First mic is 60-15,000hz
Second mic is 50-15,000hz
I know i should research this, but if anyone can tell me which one of these
mics has the better frequency response, it would be very helpfull to me.
Many thanks.
Mic for KRONOS
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SanderXpander
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Using the mic for vocals.
I have a roland dr20 dynamic mic with a 60-15,000hz
I am running that into a mic preamp.
The preamp is going into a mixer.
The mixer is going into the KRONOS.
The dr20 sounds really good on the KRONOS, but i have heard that the sure
SM58 dynamic mic is really good for vocals.
The sure has the 50-15,000hz.
I am wondering if i should just keep using my $130 roland dr20, or buy a sure SM58 that cost about $100
Both mics have a cardroid unidirectional pattern.
Here are the best comparison i could obtain.
Sure SM58.
Frequency response 50-15,000hz
Impedence 300
Roland Dr20.
Frequency response 60-15,000hz
Impedence 400
I have a roland dr20 dynamic mic with a 60-15,000hz
I am running that into a mic preamp.
The preamp is going into a mixer.
The mixer is going into the KRONOS.
The dr20 sounds really good on the KRONOS, but i have heard that the sure
SM58 dynamic mic is really good for vocals.
The sure has the 50-15,000hz.
I am wondering if i should just keep using my $130 roland dr20, or buy a sure SM58 that cost about $100
Both mics have a cardroid unidirectional pattern.
Here are the best comparison i could obtain.
Sure SM58.
Frequency response 50-15,000hz
Impedence 300
Roland Dr20.
Frequency response 60-15,000hz
Impedence 400
As Sander explains, it's depending on budget and application and last but not least: personal taste. Many people find SM58 to be a top mic for vocals indeed. I like Audix OM2 as well for vocal applications. But I'm recently experimenting with Sennheiser E935 and AKG D7, more expensive but they hold a nice clear sound that cuts through the mix. My advise: go to a music store and try different models.
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SanderXpander
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The SM58 is a very well known and well respected mic but I would go for the beta version if you want an upgrade at all. I don't think you would find the regular version a significant upgrade over the Roland. The frequency response is the least of your worries here, you're not actually singing anything below 150Hz or so, there's only unwanted rumble and noise that low. The dynamic response and the EQ curve on them is a lot more important to the sound, and again I don't think you'll find the Shure that much of an upgrade. Are you recording or using it live? If recording, you might want to invest in an entry level condenser mic, pop filter, reflection filter and preamp. That will give you a real boost in "studio sound quality" but would set you back roughly 400 euros.
I think this is a key point. For vocals, I would seek out a mic that I liked on my voice. Whether it is a dynamic or a condenser mic...find the mic that is right for your voice. If you like one that it is more expensive than the two you have mentioned, save for it. You will be way more satisfied hearing the finished vocals if you like the sound of your voice rather than just limiting your budget at about $100. If the mic you like is out of your budget, you might try to find a nice used one.SanderXpander wrote:There's more to mics than frequency response. There is nothing useful we can tell you with this information.
The Kronos takes any type of dynamic mic. If you use a separate preamp you can use condensers too.
What do you want to record and what is your budget?
I have done recordings with vocals on which I don't like how the vocals have turned out. I will immediately discard them and redo the vocals until I am satisfied.
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jeremykeys
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For recording vocals I use an Apex large diaphragm 435. It need phantom power but I use it with a Behringer Tube pre-amp that supplies the phantom power to the mic. I really like the sound of it and it only const me $65.
This all boils down to personal taste though.
This all boils down to personal taste though.
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Gear: Kronos 73, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, my very old MiniKorg, 4 acoustic and 9 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a Steel guitar, a bunch of microphones, 2 pairs of studio monitors and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 4 cats and a lava lamp!
Thanks everyone for the info.
My problem is that i live way out in the country, and it is hard to get to a music store to try out another mic.
I cannot use condenser mic, just prefer the way dynamic mics work, i can move around, dont have to worry about room noise.
I guess if it aint broke then why fix it.
I think i will stick with my old Dr20.
Again thanks, your input helped.
My problem is that i live way out in the country, and it is hard to get to a music store to try out another mic.
I cannot use condenser mic, just prefer the way dynamic mics work, i can move around, dont have to worry about room noise.
I guess if it aint broke then why fix it.
I think i will stick with my old Dr20.
Again thanks, your input helped.