I'm another Audix fan - my wife uses an OM5 and I know a couple of engineers who use them on all kinds of voices. If you have feedback problems with a quiet voice then the OM7 can be a lifesaver. The only thing to watch with these mics is that they are very directional so you need to have them pointing directly at your mouth. If you want a less directional mic with a similar sound to the OM5 then try searching for an old Beyer M300. All these mics require a reasonably good PA to work with.

I'm also a fan of the Shure SM58. While it may not be the best mic for a particular voice, it is never going to be the worst mic and always puts in a usable performance. That's why so many of them are used by PA hire companies. It also works with bad PA's better than most other mics.

Cheers

James

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