Switch Vs. No Switch on the SM58: What's cool about having a switch to turn your mic off?
1069324
I opted for the mic with a switch because it will be connected directly into an amplifier without a mic stand. At times, the mic will be set down on a hard surface and I wanted to avoid the 90db "thunk" that occurs as the head hits the piano top. Seemed well worth the $5 premium to me.
1231340
YES, there is a switch in the lower part of the back of the base which can be moved to 3 different positions. One is for a close instrument or vocals, another for distant sounds and the OMNI position is for 360 degrees pick up which is the one you would use. It a great mic with one flaw there is a MUTE button on the bottom of the lower front stem which can be easily pushed when moving it, however there is a constant small light around the ring of the base when it's on and if it goes on MUTE that light will BLINK. Another good feature is the Head phone hook up in the back so you can plug in the Head phones and still have Nessie as your IN and your OUT. KOH Joey B
1176803
Yes, the phantom power switch is on the back. I sometimes forget to power it on for my condenser mic! This really is a very slick little computer interface, I like it a lot.
747769
Not an actual button, but if you flip the mouth piece all the way up it automutes the mic!
2261793
You can use it wherever you want to use it; just keep in mind that the phantom power does not turn off. I can't use it with an sm58, but as long as I use a condenser mic, it's not a bad piece of gear.
1798435
It's a toggle, no need to hold it down. Though it only turns off 98%ish, it still hisses and sputters a bit.
299040
There is an on/off switch that you use when you need it to record or stop recording. It won't automatically start recording for you. And it doesn't need to be plugged into any device when you want to record only when you need to listen to your recordings or when it is charging. And in case this is helpful to you or anyone else, I have the Microsoft surface and it won't play on there because there isn't an app i can use to play it, but it will play back on my laptop and computer because both devices already have a program that it can play the recordings on. Hope this info helps!
1733591
Like most professional microphones, it does not. Most audio engineers do not want a switch as it introduces another point of confusion during a production (why no sound? Did the talent flip the switch? etc). If you absolutely need a switch for a special application, there are microphone cables with build in switches.
1258025
Hello! The AKG D5S has an on/off switch, while the D5 does not. (So "S" = "switch".) Having recently used my D5S at a solo performance, I was very glad to have the on/off switch right in front of me! If you are considering either of these mics, I would suggest the S model for that very reason. By the way, this is one terrific microphone! I had always used Shure mics in the past but went with this AKG model after reading a lot of reviews. The sound is excellent.
636066
There is no on-off button. You have to plug and unplug, or turn off through device. Device should control recording.
2016655
While is not technically a switch, if you hold the white button top of your MPOW that says MPOW for about 2 seconds you can turn it off and on. So yes there's a button but no switch.
1361864
You can switch presets without bending down to hit the button with your finger. Also you can start and stop playback.
1549940
It's because the sound of the switch is over 65 dB because it is right next to the mic. Try sliding the switch very gently, that works for me.
268753
S. Martin, it works as an on/off button. I don't know if it's able to set the button to activate the effects while you hold it, but I think no. Changing the subject, I see an issue in these button mic: I'm used to run, jump etc. in the stage, so while performing these way I was turning on/off the effects unconsciously all the time, so I stoped using it. I bought an Electro Voice ND767 and I liked a little bit more of it's performance - but both are great.
1258147
I have the switch on mine also. I have never used it and do not know what it is for. It does not interfere with anything. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.
1083273
I like the switch for karaoke situations where the mic is frequently picked up, passed around, laid down. The user can instantly turn off the mic to stop the bumping, banging, mishandling, feedback, etc. No need to be by the karaoke rig to cut the mic.
968188
I had problems with my mic on Windows 7. Works fine on Windows 8. There could be a ton of reasons though. You need it set as default in your sound setting and typically selected in the program you are using too. Also, if the mic boom is straight up, it turns the mic off.