Mic Preference?

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 31 Jul 2002 8:16 pm

Need some professional opinions on vocal mics. This is for a female vocalist. Live gigs. Your preference?
Thanks
Dennis

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 1 Aug 2002 1:22 am

Dennis, Try a Shure SM-58. They are tried and true. By the way see you Saturday.

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Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 1 Aug 2002 3:37 am

Hi Craig...Should be a good time saturday. Kirk's jam gets bigger every year.
Maybe we can take your Emmons to a pawn shop if you want to get rid of it quickly?

You'll have to wait about 9mo for a zum. Like having a baby. Worth the wait though.
Dennis

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 2 Aug 2002 4:28 am

The SM 58 is where I would start also. However, if you have a good music store near you with a good stock of mics, I would first go there with the singer and audition several mics. The idea is to match the singer to the mic. Assuming she is not up on mics, don't plant any pre-conceived notions in her head. Just try out several and ask for her opinion. She probably knows what sound she is after. This is just how I would approach it, for what it's worth.

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 2 Aug 2002 7:25 am

Anyone prefer ElectroVoice?
How about model 767A?
Not alot of suggestions

Maybe I should try the Discussion page?
Dennis

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 2 Aug 2002 7:53 am

I recommend the Peavey PVM22 Diamond Microphone. Yes, I do work for Peavey Electronics and I have used the SM58 mic for 20 years. But, the PVM22 has a much clearer in upper mid ranges. I invite you to compare these two microphones for yourself at your local Peavey dealer. Here is our dealer locator from the Peavey website;http://www.peavey.com/support/dealerlocator/

I'd like to hear your comments.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation
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Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 2 Aug 2002 10:19 am

Hi Mike...West Music in Coralville/Iowa City is our Peavey dealer. Their stock is low on Peavey gear. They have no mics to compare. They sell AKG and Shure :~(
Dennis

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 2 Aug 2002 10:24 am

George.. our largest local music store only handles Shure and AKG. She has a Peavey mic presently and likes it over the AKG and Shure. She's had the Peavey for about 15+ years. It was ruined in a teardown when the set screw came out and someone jerked the guts out of the mic. Not sure what model mic it is? At the time of purchase it was supposed to compete with the 58.
Dennis

Dyke Corson · Post by **Dyke Corson** » 2 Aug 2002 7:18 pm

At our stores, after a A-B test with the Shure SM58, we ALWAYS sell the PVM22! We have been using these mics in our rental PA for about 4 years, it's a very tough heavy duty mic with a great sound. Try the A-B test yourself.

rpetersen · Post by **rpetersen** » 3 Aug 2002 5:26 am

Hi Dennis - you old Dog - I gotta go with Mike on the New Peavey series mikes - I got one and it is clear and strong and priced right! - They have them down at Griggs (old Muskie Music) in Muscatine -BYW when did you start singing like a girl??

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