Gearwire Forums Visit the Gearwire.com main site for video demos, interviews, NAMM and AES coverage, the Gearwire Crosstalk podcast, and much, much more.

Go Back   Gearwire Forums > Vocals > Vox talk
Reload this Page What's the best vocal mic for a loud band to avoid monitor feedback
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Vox talk Styles and techniques, staying on pitch, singing harmonies, breathing, recording, performing, tools for vocalists. Voice your opinion.

Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 23 >
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-27-2005, 05:45 PM
lucidlou lucidlou is offline
In The Pocket
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 0
lucidlou is tabula rasa
Cool What's the best vocal mic for a loud band to avoid monitor feedback
We primarily use a SM58, but our band is so loud, we get constant feedback. Even at bigger venues, we still get vocal monitor feedback. There seems to be no way around it. Engineers have to crank the vocal monitor so loud in order for our vocalist to hear himself. I heard the Audix OM-5 is almost impervious to feedback. Is this true? any suggestions!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-10-2005, 04:41 PM
lucidlou lucidlou is offline
In The Pocket
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 0
lucidlou is tabula rasa
Cool
I recently had the good fortune of borrowing a Audix OM-7 from a friend and man did it sound great. No feedback unless you cranked both the amp and treble. It has a hearty midrange and a super smooth top. Perfect for live vocals.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-10-2005, 06:17 PM
lukedavo lukedavo is offline
Gold Sputtered
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 354
Rep Power: 4
lukedavo is tabula rasa
Thumbs up
The e835's are pretty freakin sweet. I like the way they sound, and the feeback rejection is actually quite good. Smooth low mids, and not too much color up top, very smooth response. As a bonus the mic is ussually equiped with a pretty sweet deal like a stand and cable. Great Value, good mic.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-11-2005, 06:21 PM
johnS johnS is offline
Gold Sputtered
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 300
Rep Power: 4
johnS is tabula rasa
Default
Rode claims their S1 is designed to be "eaten" and to reject feedback:

http://www.rodemicrophones.com/?page...cts&product=S1

I've never heard it tho.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-13-2005, 04:13 PM
lucidlou lucidlou is offline
In The Pocket
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 0
lucidlou is tabula rasa
Cool
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnS
Rode claims their S1 is designed to be "eaten" and to reject feedback:

http://www.rodemicrophones.com/?page...cts&product=S1

I've never heard it tho.
Just read about it. Seems real nice!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-26-2005, 03:04 PM
dagosto dagosto is offline
truckasaurus
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 1,055
Rep Power: 5
dagosto has always liked you
Default
The OM-5 is a really nice sounding one. I have had no trouble with feedback, but I don't give all the credit to the mic. Our singer barely needs it.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-26-2005, 04:42 PM
smopo24 smopo24 is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 1,105
Rep Power: 5
smopo24 is tabula rasa
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnS
Rode claims their S1 is designed to be "eaten" and to reject feedback:

http://www.rodemicrophones.com/?page...cts&product=S1

I've never heard it tho.
yea, those rodes are some tasty mics!!!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-23-2006, 02:46 PM
lucidlou lucidlou is offline
In The Pocket
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 0
lucidlou is tabula rasa
Cool
Has anyone heard the EV ND967 in action? I've read some sweet thinks about that mic as well.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-23-2006, 05:36 PM
smopo24 smopo24 is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 1,105
Rep Power: 5
smopo24 is tabula rasa
Default
the beta 58 isn't bad.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 01-23-2006, 06:24 PM
Bellringer Bellringer is offline
Transformer Coupled
  
Join Date: 2005
Posts: 291
Rep Power: 4
Bellringer is tabula rasa
Default
I'd check out the ElectroVoice ND967 Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone. I used this in a superloud band and was able to hear the vocals, in situations where a sm58 and some other basic handhelds would scream. It has a supertight pattern so you can sing up close and NO FEEDBACK! It also recorded well.
I'm not sure if there is a more affordable mic that will do as well, but this was the mic that did it for my LOUD band.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 23 >

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:26 PM.

Contact Us - Gearwire Forums - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 2.4.5 © 2005-2006, Crawlability, Inc.
Gearwire Forums