Shure SM57-LCE - "Still an Amazing Mic"
This is a dynamic studio microphone used by many of the greats. Go into any old studio and you'd probably find a couple of these lying around because they're legendary microphones. They're known thro…
Shure KSM27 - moosers's review
The Shure KSM27 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that I've used in the recording studio. I guess you could use this for recording a live show, but I've never done so, so this review will fo…
Shure KSM44 - moosers's review
The Shure KSM44 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. This is probably the highest end condenser microphone that Shure currently has to offer, a…
Shure SM53 - moosers's review
The Shure SM53 is a somewhat rare dynamic microphone that I have used in a recording studio setting. It does look like it would be good for vocals during live shows as well, since it does have the h…
Shure VP88 - moosers's review
The Shure VP88 is a high quality stereo condenser microphone to be used in the recording studio. I wouldn't recommend using the mic in any other situation, as it isn't designed for use on the stage …
Shure SM94 - moosers's review
The Shure SM94 is a small diaphragm electret condenser microphone that I have used in the recording studio. You can probably use it for live shows as well, but I haven't used it for this application…
Shure SM57 - songboy's review
The shure sm 57 doubles as an excellent choice for live as well as recording situations for a variety of uses such as miking drums, guitar amplifies, percussion, vocals, and even bass instruments. I…
Shure SM58 - songboy's review
This is a Dynamic microphone. It can be used in almost any setting. I don't recommend it for Vocals in a Studio setting because you should really be using a quality condenser for that. But, I was …
Shure 819 - moosers's review
The Shure 819 is a unique condenser microphone in the form of a PZM (pressure zone microphone) aka boundary mic. The mic has a uni directional polar pick up pattern and has a standard XLR connection…
Shure BG5.1 - songboy's review
This is definitely a Vocal mic used in live situations. It is a Vocal Condenser mic with a Cardioid Pattern. OVERALL OPINION The best thing about this mic is the both the warmth and the clarity…
Shure BETA 52A - songboy's review
This is microphone is ideal for studio use as well as live use. I see this mic in studios and on stage almost everywhere I look. This is a Dynamic mic with a modified supercardioid pattern that is …
Shure Beta 58A - songboy's review
This is a Dynamic style Vocal mic. It can be used to mic instruments too, but it is definitely a Vocal mic. You can use this in just about every environment. It works great on stage to help me cut…
Shure SM86 - moosers's review
The Shure SM86 is a condenser microphone that is designed for live performances. Most microphone that look like this are dynamic microphones which don't have as much clarity as this one does. Havin…
Shure RS35 - moosers's review
The Shure RS35 is a dynamic microphone that is best suited for use during live shows. Just from looking at it you can tell that it is best suited for live shows because it has the hand held style bo…
Shure 565 - moosers's review
The Shure 565 is a dynamic microphone that is no longer made by Shure. It is suitable for both recording and for the stage, and I've used this microphone is both capacities. However, I'd say that w…
