I currently use a wireless Shure SM58 with a PXG24 transmitter (like
Beth). I was able to pick the system up for about $400.00 and all and
all it has served me well. I also use a Beringer pre-amp/digital voice
processor in combination that allows me to control the frequencies,
gains, highs, lows, expander, compressor, de-esser, etc. It really
allows me to have my voice sound exactly how I want my voice to sound...
My first recommendation would be try, try, try different wireless
microphones if possible. Everyone is going to sound different in the
same microphone and you want to find the microphone that makes you sound
the way you want to sound. You are not going to be able to do this by
reading about different frequency ranges of different microphones. I
have also used a BETA58 and a BETA87A, which I can both recommend. The
BETA87A (one of the top of the line microphones by Shure) is my favorite
and I think it makes me sound like I want to sound, but I have also
heard other people use the BETA87A and sound horrible, this just means
spending more money is not always the best way of picking out a microphone.
My other recommendation would be is a wireless mic for you? It seems
like there are a lot of advantages to having a wireless mic, I use one,
and a lot of people use them, but it is important that it once again
works for you! I would recommend calling with a wireless microphone,
calling with a wire microphone, and calling with a microphone and see
what works best. I would argue that this could be a huge psychology
piece and you may find you just call better with a microphone on a
stand. We could talk about proper technique on holding microphones, the
frequency ranges of microphones, etc. all day long, but when it all
comes out in the end, you need be comfortable with what you are using
and you need to love how it makes you sound. I think it is 90% psych
and 10% equipment IMHO.
Respectfully Submitted,
j_petro
