Re: The SM58...
@Brian,
I can see that if you are used to an SM58 and its pickup pattern that you would tend to want to use it instead of an ND767 (or other more detailed mic).
Although I must state that I have several different types of "standard" mic clips that work great with my ND767's. the ones that don't ... the Shure clips which are just slightly too small and very rigid.
Happy birthday Jay! Hope it is a good one.
No, I don't think one-size-fits-all. I think that there are better microphones than the SM58 for a band to pick from which will make them sound better with less work.... that are at about the same price.
As for powered speakers, for small rigs like mine, they are the best option out there. For larger rigs (accompanied by a qualified person to set them up well), there are better solutions.
@Peter,
I don't have any feedback issues with my rig. The ART HQ15 is set flat and used only for the high and low shelf.
Your assumption that I know so little about what causes feedback is incorrect.
I am picky about MY microphones. The OP stated an observation that I have also seen. The rabid defense of the SM58 is cult like IMHO.
I have done testing with SM58's on stage. You are correct, I could probably get the eq to keep the 58's from feeding back, but then they wouldn't sound the way I want them to. I see no reason why I would use them over the ND767's which don't need any eq and don't feedback as much (at all). I am not speculating that it is the microphone, I have tested it and know that it is. It isn't my gear, it isn't the way my gear is setup either.
The equipment I use isn't exactly crap. It isn't as good as the tour grade stuff some of you use, but it is not junk either. I have spent lots of time testing and researching the various parts of my PA to make sure I have a good and reliable bar rig. I have done a pretty good job. I can think of only 1 band in our area I have heard that has better sound (they are also a better band). They use an SRX rig and an LS9 along with Shure wireless IEMs and sound fantastic. They can also cover a bigger area than we can, but then again, they play for a living while I play as a hobby.
