Re: The SM58...
LOL.
Ok guys ....
I have yet to hear a single poster say that the SM58 is actually the best microphone in its price range, yet many are suggesting that people purchase one because it is "good enough" .... or if you happen to be a genius vocally, you are still going to sound good even if you are using a bullhorn for amplification.
Surely you can see how error-prone this line of argument is?
The SM58 absolutely feeds back easier than ND767a's .... and guys, that is important. The SM58 is a less detailed mic than ND767a's .... and again, this is important. The ND767a sounds warmer .... and this is important too. The ND767a rejects the other stage noise better .... again, this is important.
So if you can get an ND767a for about the same price as an SM58 .... and you are not providing sound for other people, why on earth would you opt for the SM58?
If others are trying to determine which microphone works best in a live setting, I would suggest that you look at other microphones and not just the SM58. Should people include the SM58 in their search? Sure, why not. I am certain that most will not end up walking out of the store with a SM58 once they listen to other microphones in its price range. It just doesn't hold up to the sound test guys.
So .... can someone tell my why it is a good idea for a band looking for microphones to purchase SM58's? I have a few:
- It is good for new musicians to learn how to equalize a bad microphone so they learn how to use the channel strip on a mixer
- It is good for new musicians to learn how to battle feedback by using either a graphic eq or notch filter in the monitors
- It is important for musicians to use microphones that are well known in the industry so they can impress the many sound engineers who attend their gigs
Does that about cover it? 
