Reddit reviews Shure SM58S Vocal Microphone (with On Off Switch)
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Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff to control proximity effectUniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noisePneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noiseEffective built-in spherical wind and pop filterOn/off switch for onstage controlConnectivity: Wired
Shure did indeed make a switched version of the 58 called the "SM58S" so they are out there: http://shop-us.shure.com/p/sm58-vocal-microphone-with-on-off-switch
Edit: Amazon sells them: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM58S-Vocal-Microphone-Switch/dp/B0000AQRSU
That microphone is a condenser, so you can't use it directly with the SB since it needs extra power (phantom power).
A dynamic microphone is much better suited for DJ use since they are more durable and do not require power.
This cable would be the correct one for connecting a microphone to your SB; note the extra black line on the plug, giving a balanced signal: http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-STX105F-XLR3-Female/dp/B000068NYT
>>How do you approach singing while playing?
actually, i approach it with a shure sm58: :D
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM58S-Vocal-Microphone-Switch/dp/B0000AQRSU/
Hey, I need to get a Shure SM58 to record stuff on my pc. With this being said, I can't afford a mixer or anything like that. Also, my onboard audio is broken which is why I need the USB soundcard. I know it's better to use an audio interface (pls no yell), but will this setup work?
Mic: Shure SM 58
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AQRSU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Mic Holder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EEHM8U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A311BEHFUHRLQM
Mic Stand: Rode PSA1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
XLR to 3.5mm Cable:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068NZF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A30BLJGJO43UD4
USB Soundcard:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058P0I2C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1UKCDH6PA7SVL
Generic wind screen: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GXF8Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Anything else I need? like a stand adapter etc. Thanks!
Ideally you need to purchase a musician's Audio Interface and a Microphone. A tested, tried and good enough quality for beginners is the Focusrite 2i2. A brand new, but unknown how good it will be since it is brand new budget interface is the Behringer UMC204
This will have XLR interfaces and provide phantom power.
Then you also need a microphone. You need to choose a condenser or dynamic. A condenser mic is fragiale and very sensative. You can't hold them while singing. They need a stand. They are better for quiet locations. They do a better job of capturing dynamics (both soft, quiet sounds and loud sounds). Condensers are more often used in studios to get the best quality. A good beginner condensor is the MXL 990, another good choice that is a little more flexable is the AT2020.
If you use a condenser (recommended) I also recommend a mic shield. Condensers will pick up all the noise of the room as well as any reflections (Dynamic will too but to a lesser degree). The mic shield will block a lot of the reflections at least on one side.
A dynamic microphone is one you can hold, this is what is usually used in a live situation. They can take more abuse such as being dropped. They don't do as good of a job with both quiet and loud at the same time they do better when the overall performances is similar volume. A good budget dynamic is the Shure SM48. A better one is the SM58.
I do not recommend a USB mic. It will dramatically limit you in the future and usually has a much lower quality preamp and AD converter than even the budget behringer interface I linked above.
All of this is way over your budget - but unfortunately that's about as cheap as I recommend even for a hobbiest getting into this.
I don't know for sure that your original idea is a no-go, but I would be surprised if it works -- I've never heard of being able to just split a USB device onto two computers/hosts (the closest thing I can think of is to use a KVM switch to share a keyboard/mouse between two computers.)
For the XLR solution, you'd need:
Caveats:
If you aren’t married to the idea of the Bluebird and wanted to save $200, the Shure sm58 is a near perfect live and studio mic.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AQRSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zH2QBb278DJP1
No problem. :)
I use everything mentioned above with the dt770 headphones. There's a couple of things I'll probably get in the near future; half because Im a gear whore who likes new toys and half for better performance. They are the shure sm58 mic (dynamic, xlr only so the scarlett solo or another usb audio interface would be a necessity) as it sounds a bit better than the at2005/atr2100, and the Rode PSA1 mic stand. It's a bit nicer than the pyle mentioned above. Both of these are luxury purchases though, and not necessary at all. Many let's players make a decent living using a setup very similar to mine. In fact, it was a few popular let's players that turned me onto the audio technica mics.
If you're looking for a portable PA system, I recently got a Samson Expedition Express w/ Bluetooth and it's absolutely amazing for the price. Most other portable amplification units in the same price range cannot compete at all with the amount of bass this one can produce, which is an important factor for me. On top of this I use an Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher Compressor Pedal which provides a surprisingly nice compression effect for beatboxing. Together with my Shure SM-58 I get an amazing sound out on the streets for right around $400 USD.