Vocal mic???

DrumThumpa · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:11 pm Post subject: Vocal mic???

In my band we've been switching around singers and the one we have now sucks. Sad

I've always thought that drummers can't do vocals but then I started noticing that some pretty good bands have a drummer/singer. (e.g. Modest Mouse) So i need a mic that won't pic up ANYTHING beyond 1 or 2 inches from it....

Any suggsetions??? The only one's that I think will work are $200+
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nine · Cobra Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Posts: 479 Location: Evil

A standard Shure SM-58 or 57 should do.

Clancey · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 8:41 am Post subject:

You should buy any semi decent mike and aim it away from the kit i.e. facing your face when you play, you should be okay.

nine · Cobra Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Posts: 479 Location: Evil

Get one of those Britney Spears/Madonna mics that attaches around your ear. Haha.

Radialprofan · Grizzly Bear Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 728

DrumThumpa · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject:

SOUND GUY?????? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! Laughing

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nine · Cobra Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Posts: 479 Location: Evil

A headset mic, while slightly goofy looking, would be super handy. I have to sing in our band as well and there's never a good spot for a mic stand. I always end up hitting it. Those gooseneck attachments work really well for drummers, actually.

Clancey · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:33 am Post subject:

but like Radial said, they're not good if you have to clear your throat...

tonightwefa11 · Little Guppy Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 31 Location: NOVA

wow...probably a little late on the reply...but...ya there are some really good bands out there with drummer/singers...my personal favorite being underoath....a/w a standard mic usually works okay, just dont have it pointed at the set...I sing in a post hardcore band and use some cheap shure mic that i got online and it works great...plus alot of times the soundguys at shows will provide you with a mic thats really nice...oh ya n i wouldnt recomend a headset mic...i tried one for about a month and got tired of all the *Poop* i was gettin...lol...
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JayCam · Alley Cat Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 192

SM58 man. That will do the perfect trick. That mic is the industrys workhorse. It must be the most used live vocal mic on earth.

J.