knardini 05-06-2008, 06:01 PM Recently had to send in my Senheiser wirelss (only 8 months old) to be fixed, the couldn't fix it so sent me a new one :sqwink: I really didn't like it at all because of the tiny little switch on the bottom to turn it on and off - hated it in the dark. Great sounding and performing mic, not practical for a mobile DJ in my mind. I took the opportunity to trade it for a Shure SLX series mic.
Planning on buying another if I like it. I use two Shure ULX series right now ("borrowing" from my school :sqwink:) so I have some good options.
Anyone using the Shure wirelesses? Like em'?
JoeChartreuse 05-06-2008, 06:11 PM Shure is actually the most popular mic for karaoke, as well as for many performers. Senns are actually TOO clear and sensitive ( read "unforgiving") for karaoke.
I have nothing but good things to say about them. I'll also give you a buying hint: If you do the research you will find that Shure actually manufactures for private label. It is possible to get a Shure mic at a much lower cost by purchasing the private label.
Off the top of my head the only example I have is the PG-58 and PG-48 were made for Radio Shack as the RS-230 and RS-130 respectively. The exact same mics at approximately 60% of the cost. It's worth looking around....
jokerswild 05-06-2008, 07:43 PM Same here .... I just picked up a PGX24/SM58 wireless system... and so far I'm in love with it and it's overall sound. I have yet to use it for a gig.
bestdjinfl 05-06-2008, 07:58 PM I love Senheiser I have used forever and have never had a problem I like that I can tune the frequency myself.
jtnichol 05-06-2008, 10:09 PM Yes, Mine is ULX.
Hit the thanks button Nardini, you'll never look black.
Brian 05-06-2008, 10:27 PM I have used the sennheiser's alot, and I agree with you about the button on the bottom. Not only is it not practical, but when you give the mic to someone, it always takes them a few tries to either turn it on or back off. They are no doubt great mics though.
Fred Stewart 05-07-2008, 12:46 AM The Sure SM58 element is the most widely recognized and accepted vocal mic in the world. I'm gonna presume it got there for a reason. :)
I've posted this before but it bears repeating: Ya never know who's gonna be using your mic at a show. We've done some upscale shows where there were professional MCs. Folks who work in radio, people who have been trained as singers... heck, the MC at the Bachelor Auctions was a professional Joan River impersonator. He was flown down from New York City to MC these functions. Yup, that's our SM58 "she" is using.
You hand a off-brand mic to these people and they're gonna cringe. Not exactly the way to go about making a good first impression. :eek:
The SM58 is the way to go. Not saying it's "the best" vocal element out there. Just the most widely accepted. :)
I could be wrong. I've been there before. :D
sparkieg 05-07-2008, 01:12 AM Before I read thru this thread, I was about to jump to conclusions, but when I read knard's post about the button on the bottom of the shaft, I knew we were talking about hand helds.
I was going to say something concerning my Sennheiser mics., but they're headset units.
knardini 05-07-2008, 11:01 AM The Sure SM58 element is the most widely recognized and accepted vocal mic in the world. I'm gonna presume it got there for a reason. :)
I've posted this before but it bears repeating: Ya never know who's gonna be using your mic at a show. We've done some upscale shows where there were professional MCs. Folks who work in radio, people who have been trained as singers... heck, the MC at the Bachelor Auctions was a professional Joan River impersonator. He was flown down from New York City to MC these functions. Yup, that's our SM58 "she" is using.
You hand a off-brand mic to these people and they're gonna cringe. Not exactly the way to go about making a good first impression. :eek:
The SM58 is the way to go. Not saying it's "the best" vocal element out there. Just the most widely accepted. :)
I could be wrong. I've been there before. :D
Great to hear that Fred. I actually use the SM58 as my back up :sqerr: Growing up my mom was (is still) a jazz vocalist and NPR producer and had three of them (new in the box) laying around....they do sound awesome!
That dude really does look like a lady :sqembarrassed:
knardini 05-07-2008, 11:02 AM Yes, Mine is ULX.
Hit the thanks button Nardini, you'll never look black.
I would hit the thanks button but can't from school :sqmad:
I'll try to remember tonight.
Later
jtnichol 05-07-2008, 02:31 PM wanker
kevwebny 05-07-2008, 08:15 PM that shure 58 wireless works great for me . I also use the wired shure 58 mic and it great and very durable
jokerswild 05-07-2008, 08:25 PM Man, I gotta tell ya the difference between my AT Freeway 220's and this Shure PGX unit is like night and day.... I've tried both pluged in through my mixer and directly into my Bose and hands down the Shure sounds the best.
I run shure pgx too with the 58 handheld however im about to go to an EV RE-2 I LOVE THAT MIC its sounds crisp and its light as can be. Not only that but we use an RE-20 in the studio ( i still voice several radio spots for various agencies) so im definitely familiar with the fact that E-V still and always does stand for ELECTRO-VOICE hence the mics... but yeah the Shure is great its just a little heavier than the EV and kicks the crap out of the freeway series which i use for all our inhouse systems because of the price
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