See, that's my point exactly. Nick was saying that the shure mics were overrated, but he never explained why in his original post. In my view, you can't just say something sucks or is over-rated without at least having a reason for it. I could come on here and say that something sucks and have no reason for it, and that just confuses new people who have been told that that particular audio product, or whatever it is, was fine. and it's true, you do need to evaluate it for your particular needs, setup an particular budget. Not everyone has $1000 to spend on a studio quality perfect mic, but I do think it's important to get the best product in your particular price range. and if you just can't afford a good one at this time, save some ccash away and when you have enough you can make that purchase in the knowledge that you're buying something that you know is right for you.
At 09:00 PM 1/15/2007, you wrote: >He's not an audio snob. I think he's right. You have to ask what is the mic >going to be used for. All of the radio stations I have been in use very >expensive condenser mics. You can get a cheaper akg mic if it's for >broadcasting. You will get a wormer more professional sound. This info comes >from the engineer at our local public radio station. Unfortunately, I can't >afford one for my show at this time. > >On the other hand, I know several folk musicians who will use nothing but >the sure mic. You can't just say that a mic is good or bad. You need to >evaluate what you want to use it for and then you need to look at your >budget... > >Just my opinion, > >Judy > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nick G >Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:19 PM >To: PC audio discussion list. >Subject: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic > > >By saying that it was over rated, i am not saying that something is quote >unquote "wrong" audio-wise with the 58. What i am saying is wrong with the >58 is its high price tag, which isn't justified. Furthermore, and this is >what pisses me off, is that, and i can back this up with many people, people >seem to have a complex when they have their 58's in a studio setting. They >think that htis is a shure mic, and because of the marketing hype involved >with said shure mic, they feel they have the best of the best. The Quote >unquote "legendary" Shure SM58. > >the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a 58 is well over $99, >possibly $199. the manufacturer's suggested retail price for an Audio >Technica Atr30 seems to have dipped from $79 down to $39, which is what I've >seen it going for for years. And the specifications are just as good, and >the sound is up there to proove it. > >At the price of a 58, or possibly less, and I am perfectly qualified to say >this because I've done it, you can get one hell of a condenser microphone. >Look at anything made by cad and you'll see of what I speak. But, again, >the Shure SM58 is marketed as a classic. It is. It's a throwback to the >days when there was no better value, without the price decrease that would >befit a mic like the 58 based on how it sounds. Now there is better value >in the mic world. Do your research before settling on market-hype, because >market-hype will kill you. It has done that to me. >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:00 PM >Subject: Re: mic > > > > over-rated????? > > Absolutely nothing wrong with the Sure sm58. > > Man what an audio ssnob... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > At 03:49 PM 1/15/2007, you wrote: > >>Though let me tell ya, going from an MXL condenser mic like you had to an > >>over-rated 58...Damn Sarah... > >>----- Original Message ----- > >>From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > >>Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 3:14 PM > >>Subject: Re: mic > >> > >> > >> > Hello. I am usng a shure sm58 for mine. YOu will need an xlr cable for > >> > that > >> > though. > >> > > >> >> I am looking for a good mic to use for internet radio broadcasting. > >> >> Any ideas? > >> >> > >> >> Corey Cook > >> >> EMail: > >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> >> AIM: goldadore922 > >> >> BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy > >> >> > >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >> >> http://www.pc-audio.org > >> >> > >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >> > http://www.pc-audio.org > >> > > >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >>Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>http://www.pc-audio.org > >> > >>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
