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mackrackit
- 11th July 2011, 22:15
This is really off topic..
I am working with an anthropologist that is doing voice recordings. We were looking at a Heil PR22 but it is not available from the supplier they want to use.
So now I am looking at an alternate.
Does anyone know if a Shure SM58 is comarable to the Heil?
Or any other dynamic, cardioid mic in the same price range that is any good?
mister_e
- 11th July 2011, 22:51
Ah ... That's my domain ;)
There's no advantages to use real directional mic for voice recording. the Heil one is not even a pure directionnal mic, but has an interesting polar pattern.
SM58 or BETA 58 are close replacement Both are pretty decent, and considered as live & PA classics. BETA 58 sounds tad better though.
I'm a huge fan of Sennheiser Evolution 800 serie for my studio voice recording & PA use. When using them on a PA, they tend to have a better feedback rejection.
They have better frequency range, better sensitivity, sounds better than Shure, less dull, more hot, round & crispy (go figure what it mean :D) Check out Sennheiser e835 or e845.
http://www.sennheiser.ca/live/prod_download/e835_ProductSheet_EN.pdf
http://www.sennheiser.ca/live/prod_download/e845_ProductSheet_EN.pdf
For simple voice recording, e835 would be perfect. Shure Beta 58 in second place. Those should be in the same price range.
mackrackit
- 11th July 2011, 23:07
Thank you Steve!!!
That is the kind of info I was needing.
mister_e
- 11th July 2011, 23:15
You're welcome!
Should you need more info, let me know.
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