For Live Performance with live demo recordings My choice is the the Shure SM58. It's a tried and true mic that is almost bullet proof and has a great sound considering it's low price. I like it better on Male Vocals than the Beta 87a which tends to be better suited to female vocalists. Note: This is a personal Vocal mic and not intended to pick up an entire band

The SM58 also tends to reject sound from outside its pattern which is dynamic hyper cardiod meaning that you must sing directly into it stright on. I own and use several of these in my live sound appearances and they always have performend well.

Street Price it can be had for $99 to $150 depending on where
you shop.

Did I mention rugged? I have personally seen these drop from a mic stand and take a 10 to 15 foot drop stright down and it totally flatens the wind screen/pop filter
( which is replaceable ) pick it up and it still works perfect.


edit addition I now add...
I Just realized this is for a Female Vocalist.. In That case USE
The BETA 87A as recommended earlyier.. same durablity but better suited for female vocals.


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Last edited by Larry Read; 03/29/07 02:56 PM.
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