This is probably one of the most popular mics period. It's known for having a natural sound used for multipurpose all around one of the best mics. You can use to record drums (especially snare drums), guitar amps, vocals, and many other instruments. It's also moderately priced.
The SM58 is a Dynamic Microphone that has a tight cardioid polar pattern and is unidirectional. The main difference between the SM57 and SM58 is the additonal wind screen on the 58 as well as a built-in spherical filter that minimizes wind and breath "pop" noise. The 58 is also tailored for vocals and speech. They are very close in every other respect. This mic can be used for live gigs, DJ mic, sound reinforcement and of couse in the studio.
Shure SM86
The SM86 is a vocal mic that can be used for live and studio applications. This mic requires phantom power. It's a uni-directional cardioid pickup pattern that rejects sounds from the sides and behind the mic element. This helps to reduce feedback while focusing more in a single direction (uni). It's a great microphone for up close vocals and takes advantage of the proximity effect to produce more low end.
The SM87A is a phantom powered pro condenser mic used for voice, vocals, and instruments live, studio, and broadcast situations. It's known for it's warm and rich sound on voice and vocals. It can also be used to mic instruments as well. It has a super-cardioid pickup pattern (polar pattern). This is an updated version of the Shure SM87 mic and now includes a thicker handle, and a break resistant swivel adapter.
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Shure KSM9 Vocal Microphone
The KSM9 is a dual-diaphragm condenser microphone made especially for vocalists. It features dual-diaphragm mic element switchable between super-cardioid and cardioid polar patterns. It has excellent off-axis rejection and frequency response that delivers a full spectrum sound with clear articulation.
The Beta 58A is a dynamic microphone designed mainly for use with vocals in professional studios and for live sound reinforcement. The frequency response has been tailored for close up vocals. It has a super-cardioid mic polar pattern that rejects sounds from the rear and sides. This is great for greater feedback control as the super-cardioid pattern has a somewhat narrow pick-up pattern. This mic makes use of the proximity effect
The Beta 57A is a dynamic microphone that is made for recording acoustic and electric guitars and basses woodwinds as well as for voice. This mic is very similar to the Beta 58A but is tuned more for instruments than voice. This mic is very versatile and can be used for professional recording studios and for live sound reinforcement.
Shure SM94
The SM94 is a cardioid condenser microphone made for recording instruments such as Acoustic Guitars, Guitar and Bass Amps, Horns, Sax, drum overheads, and percussion. This mic is powered by a 1.5 VDC (AA) battery or you can powere it with a phantom power source (12 VDC to 48VDC) which is usually found on most mixing boards and mic preamps. The battery can last up to 5000 hours before needing to be replaced.
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