Dynamic Mic vs Condenser Mic for Recording Vocals I Shure SM58 vs Neumann U87

Dynamic Mic vs Condenser Mic I Shure SM58 vs Neumann U87

Is it OK to use Shure SM58 for Recording Vocals? Shure SM58 vs Neumann U87

Is it ok to use a dynamic mic like this Shure SM58 for recording vocals?
Everybody use SM58 at anywhere. But this workhorse can be the one for recording vocals instead of a condenser mic like U87.
This time, I’m going to compare a dynamic mic, this SM58 to a condenser mic U87.

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[skunkproductionsMLA]

The SM58 was originally designed as a studio mic, but when it did not sell that well, they relegated it to live use and sold like pancakes.

[mattwarrensocal]

Very nice comparison. The SM58 is a true workhorse. I do believe, however that both mics would become defective if I were to sing through them. That would be my excuse.

[Seilent]

in the end good vocalist is what really matters

[digitalkmultimedia]

Bravo! There is so much hype on condensor mics that leads to confusion. I thought I did all my research and studies etc and kept buying condensors because Dyamics were labeled as good for live performances.

However, you have to factor in where you are recording, why you are recording, and how good a vocalist you are. In fact, this is more key than anything else. Yet it gets less attention in reviews.

In my case, in an untreated sound room like my bedroom and with an amateur voice and intention of striving to improve with practice really meant a Dynamic mic is the way to go.
I need a mic for a bit of spoken word and some singing. I just wanted to sound decent on home recorded demos etc.
A condensor turned out too be too sensitive and overpriced for this. Its like deciding to drive a super car without enough experience. Of course one will end up driving badly.

Not enough mic reviews talk about this. Untreated room means do not use a condensor. Especially in the home environment.

[stringstorm]

The SM is SM58 literally stands for Studio Microphone. It was meant to be used in a studio environment.

[JohnKenneymusic]

I always had the best vocal recordings with the SM58 always wondered thought I was the only one glad to know I'm not alone.

[npc-romv]

Yow dude. This is great content. No BS, concise, and straight to the point. Dont stop man

[Kizamime]

Great video! It's interesting how versatile the SM58 really is. I have used it on snare drums, electric guitar amps, vocals, and even a bass guitar cabinet. They're extremely useful and everyone should have at least 1 in their arsenal.

[-whiskey-]

I use an SM58 for recording my vocals because it doesn’t feel or sound natural if I’m not moving around and changing positions. I do “metal/harsh vocals/screaming”, so depending on what I’m doing I may want to stand, hunch over, or w.e. If I stand still facing one direction the entire time I cant get into it. My buddy who does cleans is the opposite and uses his own mic as well (sorry, I don’t remember what kind).

[seerpou]

mariah carey said she recorded her demo tape with a cheap drum microphone, and that it sounded better than her debut album because of the sounds that the mic caught.

[jonaslowack]

When you can get 32 SM58s for one U87, does that mean you can record a choir? ;)

[rocknrory]

I really appreciate this comparison Daniel! I've been thinking about buying a LDC mic since I'm about to start recording vocals, but realized I should just use my SM58 since my small bedroom has bad acoustics. Plus, more time focusing on performance than a little bit extra high-end tone. Your video makes me feel better about my decision. A LDC (I'm eyeing a Mojave 201fet), can come later.
Glad to discover your channel, hope you start making videos again, even if occasionally. Cheers!

[mttlsa]

i've found that dynamic mics are very useful to home recording. They have a very low background noise and if you set the gain properly you can sing almost with your lips on the grid and it will compress the signal itself...Did anyone noticed the same thing?

[bnaqua]

Good video! I’m always impressed at how well the SM58 performs compared to much more expensive mics

[functionform]

I'm blown away by how close they are. I randomly searched for this comparison because I happened to hear them close together by accident, and I thought they have a very similar character in certain conditions. This sort of confirms it? Also, the way you are hold the u87 makes me so nervous, please put it down carefully lol.

[Viddadinho]

thanks bro .. I was thinking how to buy a new expensive mic ..now i know that my old dirt sm58 will do the job !

[silence]

Dude the comparison it’s cool and all, but your singing dude... your fucking singing! It moved me :) your voice is so beautiful

[miguelsalami]

Are we comparing dynamic & condenser mics here❓ I like the Shure SM58.

[damonwolf]

Thank you so much. As a primarily rock & metal vocalist just recording at home in an untreated room, I think I will NOT waste my money on a large diaphragm condenser mic and just buy a decent interface to record the EV 767 dynamic microphone I already own. If the Shure SM58 sounds this good, I already know my EV 767 will sound light years beyond this plus do an even better job of rejecting the negative attributes of my untreated recording environment.

[ishudshutup]

Actually heard more detail in the high end with the SM58 but sounded slightly more rough than the U87 which seems to roll off the frequencies at a smoother rate. U87 if you just want something that sounds good out of the box with minimal editing. SM58 if you want a more neutral sound and want to work it in post. For the price, no question, SM58 all the way.