Switch Vs. No Switch on the SM58 I've been using the Shure SM58 for years in live settings, and in recordings. I have run into the model with the switch at various times while playing shows at clubs (where they provided the mics), and I don't get the appeal here. What's cool about having a switch to turn your mic off? Clearly I'm missing some key application that the switch is great for, because if you look in bestsellers under mics on Amazon, the model with the switch is almost always ahead of the one without the switch. What is application people are using this switched model for? Switch Vs. No Switch on the SM58 I've been using the Shure SM58 for years in live settings, and in recordings. I have run into the model with the switch at various times while playing shows at... » Read More Switch Vs. No Switch on the SM58 I've been using the Shure SM58 for years in live settings, and in recordings. I have run into the model with the switch at various times while playing shows at clubs (where they provided the mics), and I don't get the appeal here. What's cool about having a switch to turn your mic off? Clearly I'm missing some key application that the switch is great for, because if you look in bestsellers under mics on Amazon, the model with the switch is almost always ahead of the one without the switch. What is application people are using this switched model for? « Show Less
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.
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.
1083274
Possibly a quick fix for feedback, or to keep band member conversations private?
1918037
My experience is that it is a great recording mic. It was not meant for live performances as the design is sensitive to movement hence the rubber suspension holding mechanism to reduce vibrations. Good Luck.
1918471
Why wouldn't you want it to turn off? I will turn on as needed to record you send show. We have several shows taped at different times. I just turns on when needed to record. I suppose you could just leave your recorder on if you choose.
56950
I have this mic and would like to try that on my laptop. since it only has one plug (not two) - where exactly should I plug it in? I don't want to wreck it...What applications do you use it for? I really would like to see if it will work with dragon naturally speaking version 11.5
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I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and commentaries, my gamer friend swapped from the snowball to this, and I plan on doing so too. I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and... » Read More I use it for gaming and commentary and it's great if you are recording, or if you have other people making noises around you because it cancels it out and only records you however this mic is very low. That is a common complaint about it, no matter how many settings I try to adjust, there's no way to increase the volume any more. I have a hard time talking in game, and everyone says my mic is too low. I gave it to my boyfriend who now uses it to record his songs, and play acoustic guitar. For this purpose it works flawlessly with great sound. I recommend the Blue yeti for gaming and commentaries, my gamer friend swapped from the snowball to this, and I plan on doing so too. « Show Less
2197513
there is no difference at all. once upon a time the mic came in two retail versions. with cable and without cable. the without cable version got the LC tag. less cable, I think it means. these days the sm 57 is not sold with cable at all but the LC tag is sometimes used anyhow. sm 57 is good for instruments, the 58 for vocals. the 58 has a grille design preventing puff/pop sounds. /jona
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It's an ON/OFF switch and even though it makes an click sound the click sound is not present in your signal. also the three way switch for hall, spring, or room settings is silent when switched. I've had this pedal for almost a year and it works very nice and sounds great. The only problem I have had is this pedal doesn't like one of my wall wart transformers. Why? I don't know it just makes a feedback noise with the one transformer but works fine with four others that I have and the transformer it doesn't like works fine with all my other pedals so who knows I just never use the two together and that solves the problem. It's an ON/OFF switch and even though it makes an click sound the click sound is not present in your signal. also the three way switch for hall, spring, or room settings is silent when switched. I've had this pedal for almost a year and it works very nice and sounds great. The only problem I have had is this pedal doesn't like one of my wall wart transformers. Why? I don't know it just makes a feedback noise with the one transformer but works fine with four others that I have and the transformer it doesn't like works fine with all my other pedals so who knows I just never use the two... » Read More It's an ON/OFF switch and even though it makes an click sound the click sound is not present in your signal. also the three way switch for hall, spring, or room settings is silent when switched. I've had this pedal for almost a year and it works very nice and sounds great. The only problem I have had is this pedal doesn't like one of my wall wart transformers. Why? I don't know it just makes a feedback noise with the one transformer but works fine with four others that I have and the transformer it doesn't like works fine with all my other pedals so who knows I just never use the two together and that solves the problem. « Show Less
1639135
This is like most standard XLR microphones in that it does not have an on/off switch. They are usually utilized by plugging into a mixer so the mixer would control the on/off status. There is no USB connection on this microphone.
2197514
57 and 57LC are the same mic. Supposedly the LC stands for "less cable" indicating that the non-LC model is supposed to come with an XLR cable. I've never seen it bundled as such. The 58 is technically the sameic capsule in a different body, so either one would work as well as the other. You don't really want either for a video production boom pole. That's the realm of a shotgun mic.
2194666
It replaces one of the existing mics. The G 787 can handle up to 4 mics simultaneously. Switching out a microphone is a pretty easy and quick process. It's kind of like pairing a Bluetooth device to a phone or tablet.
1869843
The newer version of the unit has a better mic. In fact, it has two to choose from - a directional and an omni-directional. You might consider using the directional for voice and switch to omni if you want the crowd sounds.
1561979
Same as others said I use for Karaoke using Hall 1. I also find that there is more then enough echo and it is relative to both the Effect Return knob and the Effect knob for the mic in question. there is also a button to turn effects on and a LED to show it is on. I use Roxbox from a PC, Sound Choice, Shure wireless SM58/SM58 Beta and 15" Club speakers. This is a great system for small club/bar settings and I am able to get exceptional sound for any voice.
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I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn it on a CD in about an hour... Batteries Last Forever also... BEST VALUE HERE... I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn... » Read More I record with protools, and Master with sound forge.. But I find myself recording almost everything I do live, with this.. Set the limiter to auto... Absolutely never clips or crackles.. then upload to computer and edit with a Mastering program.. All the Frequencies are there... It records great bass, mids, and trebles.. if you know how to eq and bring them out with plug ins.. I owned and used it for a year before I realized (not spreading the mics open / AB ) actually records better,, More similar tracks and easy to mix... I can rip down, chop, mix a complete band practice, and burn it on a CD in about an hour... Batteries Last Forever also... BEST VALUE HERE... « Show Less
1219438
It's the exact same mic. "LC" means "less cable". It was a package deal. There used to be an SM57-CN. That package included a cable. So, an SM57 and an SM57-LC are identical mics.
955179
This mic or any shure whether its SM48 or 58 are balanced mic. We use 4 shure SM45-LC for my band... no noise a really crisp sound... never had any problems w/ this mic.
1912288
This is a okay mike for live performances. It is a cheap version of the SM 58 which cost about $100.00. It is probably not the best mike for recording or other applications that require high quality. I suppose it depends on what you are podcasting. If you are streaming a live band you could use these for the vocals. It really depends on what you are using it for. I use mine for vocals at practice for live performances. I hope this helps.
12984
I find for just sketching with my guitar or even catching a band practice the on board mics are pretty good. It only comes with two 1/4 input (channels 1 and 2). Ive used an sm 58 and beta 58 (for vocals) with a chord with the xlr and 1/4 on either end. I use an sm 57 for my amp, though sometimes I go di from the amp (its a DT25). I may just get an adapter and leave it plugged in to the unit. All these options have worked great for me.