[LAU] using a condensator microphone live

[Rick Green]

On Wed, 28 Jan 2009, Atte André Jensen wrote:

> Fons Adriaensen wrote:
>
>> The important point is not if the mic is condenser or dynamic,
>> but if it is designed for on-stage vocals or not.
>>
>> Most condensors are 'studio' mics, they also tend to be more
>> sensitive to handling noise and environmental conditions (in
>> particular humidity and air currents).
>>
>> Yours is explicitly advertised as a 'studio mic'.
>
> Ok, so basically your saying I should rather forget about it and get a
> second SM58 (or something like that)?
>
The SM58 is the 'standard of mediocraty' for stage vocals.  There are also 
excellent condenser vocal mics available.  I do live sound regularly, and 
I see Shure beta 87A's and AKG 535's effectively used frequently.

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Rick Green

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