You’ll need to know what kind of singing equipment to look into if you think you’re going to be singing in some type of a performance setting. I’m not really talking about singing in a school play or something like that, but rather singing to an audience in a performance venue like a bar, or a casino, maybe on a festival stage. Some place where you need to have a proper microphone and microphone mixer, along with any other gear that may be useful.
You definitely need to start with a good microphone and I advise you to make every possible effort to spend a decent amount of money on a mic. There’s all different kinds for all different purposes but for most people your standard hand held microphone should do the trick. Once again there are all kinds of different ones but generally you’re buying quality any time you buy a SHURE, AKG, or EV. There are other microphones available by other manufacturers but they just don’t make the grade. Online you can buy from companies like zZounds and get free shipping on your items. Click on their banner below to see more of what they can offer. All of the product links on this page will open in a new window so you can easily compare them. Be sure to click on the links...
Different mics have different characteristics but one thing is for sure, if you buy a decent mic from one of the three mentioned above, it’ll be crisper and cleaner sounding than some mic you picked up from Behringer or Peavey. When you do go out and shop for a microphone it’s always good to do a little side by side comparison to see what the differences are, and to see exactly what it is you’re paying for from a quality standpoint. Most good mics only have subtle differences in sound quality. The main difference may be the frequency range that they pick up at. It could be hand to know that info if for example you have a very low voice. (although most mics will pick up anything uttered with a human’s voice).
You generally can’t go wrong when you buy a SHURE SM58. These mics have been the staple of live performance singing equipment for years and years. I’ve owned several of them and never a complaint to be had. They sound great and are rugged enough to withstand years of abuse. Just ask anybody who’s owned one and they’ll tell you the same thing. They’re the most common microphone at venues where sound and lighting for show is supplied.
If you’re a serious singer then you may consider going to a wireless handheld microphone system of some sort. Once again, Shure makes some great ones, however I opted to go for an EV wireless microphone system when I was looking for one. I simply found that for my voice it sounded a little clearer that the wired BETA 58A I compared it to. With that said, most of the singers that I know with wireless systems are using the Shure BETA 58A system.
These are my personal recommendations. You can rest assured that if you buy any of the microphones listed above that you’ll be happy with your purchase and will be on your way to sounding like a pro. Remember this…. Good gear helps make you sound good. It has always been my experience that if you stray from the microphones listed above, that you will end up with both an inferior product, and you will not sound as good either. Granted, a good microphone won’t make you sing in tune, but it will let you hear what your doing so you can make corrections if need be.
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