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Posted by: Guitar34 Aug 5 2007, 08:16 AM

I was thinking about getting a microphone but im not sure wich is the best and i would like it to be kind of not expensive because i'm broke! (BUT HEY, IM ONLY 11 AND I SAVE UP FROM MY BIRTHDAY! ) but I like to sing (dont make fun of me) and i think its easy to sing and play my guitar at the same time! but i have trouble singing over it and i turn it down but who want's to rock out with pretty much no volume? So if anyone knows about a good microphone please show me wich is best!

Thank You All For Your Help!!!!!!

Guitar34

Posted by: spdalton Aug 5 2007, 12:04 PM

The Sure SM58 you can't go wrong with. As indestructible as you could need for a mic, decent quality for practicing and won't break the bank.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUSM58
It's quite expensive from there, but you can probably pick one up second hand cheaply on ebay. Although if it is too much then you could also get http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUPG58 which is a cheaper model.

Posted by: tonymiro Aug 5 2007, 11:06 PM

+1 for the Shure SM 58 (or a 57) for a great general purpose first mic. Used 58s for years in gigs and they are a good, all round, solid, good quality mic.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: MickeM Aug 5 2007, 11:24 PM

+1 for SM-58

But if you are on a tight budget I'm guessing the MS-58 could be for you, yes you heard me MS-58

http://www.musicstore.de/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/MusicStore-MusicStoreShop-Site/en_EN/-/EUR/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=TOZgSGkSRSb00000000000000000qlaCaopN?CatalogVideo=&ProductUUID=JLLVqHzlnvEAAAESpYh_Z_HH&CatalogCategoryID=lXLVqHzmEKwAAAERAJ0vKPl9&JumpTo=OfferList

I think they make descent stuff. I got a Fame 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30's in it and it sounds just great!

MS-58... I wonder where they get all their ideas from

Posted by: Owen Aug 6 2007, 02:12 AM

For recording/putting through a pa vocals the SM58 is the default for just about everyone.

For recording amps/drums the SM57 is apparently better although its not as good as recording vocals with.

Posted by: Sircraigery Aug 6 2007, 02:40 AM

I haven't heard this or anything but the reviews say it's awesome. Its a USB mic for your computer, so you don't have to have another amp, just plug it in and turn up your comp speakers,

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NADY-USB-24M-USB-Microphone-Recording-Computer-Mic_W0QQitemZ170136433153QQihZ007QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

So, not sure if you have another amp to use already, but this could be a cheaper option for you if your just playing by yourself.

Blue has one called the SNOWBALL which I'm really thinking of trying out. It's $100 Cdn on ebay plus shipping though...

Now I have a question. I DO have another amp to use (my Peavey Rage 158) is there a good mic that uses
the 1/4" phono plug? or are most of them the 3 prong plugs? Or maybe should I just go with the USB mic?

Posted by: Guitar34 Aug 6 2007, 03:59 AM

QUOTE (Sircraigery @ Aug 5 2007, 07:40 PM)

I haven't heard this or anything but the reviews say it's awesome. Its a USB mic for your computer, so you don't have to have another amp, just plug it in and turn up your comp speakers,

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NADY-USB-24M-USB-Microphone-Recording-Computer-Mic_W0QQitemZ170136433153QQihZ007QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
So, not sure if you have another amp to use already, but this could be a cheaper option for you if your just playing by yourself.

Blue has one called the SNOWBALL which I'm really thinking of trying out. It's $100 Cdn on ebay plus shipping though...
Now I have a question. I DO have another amp to use (my Peavey Rage 158) is there a good mic that uses
the 1/4" phono plug? or are most of them the 3 prong plugs? Or maybe should I just go with the USB mic?

Thank you so much i thinki might get this 1!

Thank You All for Helping Me out !!!!!!!!

Posted by: SDMF75 Aug 6 2007, 04:04 AM

QUOTE (Guitar34 @ Aug 6 2007, 03:59 AM)

Thank you so much i thinki might get this 1!
Thank You All for Helping Me out !!!!!!!!

Check out GuitarCenter.com as the SM58 is only 99.99 compared to 129.99 @ ZZounds

Posted by: tonymiro Aug 6 2007, 11:21 AM

QUOTE (Sircraigery @ Aug 6 2007, 03:40 AM)

I haven't heard this or anything but the reviews say it's awesome. Its a USB mic for your computer, so you don't have to have another amp, just plug it in and turn up your comp speakers,

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NADY-USB-24M-USB-Microphone-Recording-Computer-Mic_W0QQitemZ170136433153QQihZ007QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
So, not sure if you have another amp to use already, but this could be a cheaper option for you if your just playing by yourself.

Blue has one called the SNOWBALL which I'm really thinking of trying out. It's $100 Cdn on ebay plus shipping though...
Now I have a question. I DO have another amp to use (my Peavey Rage 158) is there a good mic that uses
the 1/4" phono plug? or are most of them the 3 prong plugs? Or maybe should I just go with the USB mic?

Or get an XLR (3 prongs) to 1/4 inch lead... Can't say I've ever come across a pro quality mic that wasn't xlr but haven't yet seen/used the USBs.

One important bit for the Blue - it really needs a shockmount, and this is true of most mics. A Blue shock will probably cost around another 50USD.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: SDMF75 Aug 6 2007, 03:51 PM

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Nady-SP5-Mic-SpecialBuy-1-Get-2-Free?sku=277174

Check this deal out! Buy one Nady and get 2 free. The very well reviewed and apparently comparable (better in some cases) to the SM58's. 19.99