Mics and Cables

Versatile Shure SM58 Vocal Microphone, Hammer or Humming Along?

The legendary Shure SM58 ® – at around $100 (20% less on Ebay) – is surely the world’s best value and most popular vocal mic! The SM58 has a reputation as great for live gigging, but why has it been number 1 for ever?Discover when it should – or shouldn’t – be your choice too, which other models to consider, and why. And get access to a cool microphone selection table to make it easy for you…

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Microphones 101

Mics and Cables

A microphone senses sound information and transforms it into an electrical format. If you remember that microphones convert sound waves into an electric current, you’ll have a basic understanding of what it does.

But there are many types of mics. So how do I select the right mic for what I need, and keep within my budget? This article discusses the basics any microphone user should know.

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