Sure SM58 'Clone'.

[DB Entertainments]

Hey all,

I messaged my Local Disco Shop through facebook asking him for his 'Best Price' on a ''Sure SM58'', He told me he had some clones in, that sounded Excellent for just £30 with the Case.

What we think?

all new to me?

Cheers

Daley xx

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Behringer do the XM8500, which is a close second the the SM58...

Review here http://www.ciao.co.uk/Behringer_XM8500__Review_5737008

[DB Entertainments]

Cool - cheers for that

When he said 'Clone' I had the image in my mind of a ' Fake, Black market mic'

If you think the Behringer is as good though I'd be willing to give it a try for £19.99

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Its not quite an SM58, but I have a 3 pack of the XM8500 which was fine for most work.

At that price, if you dont like it its not a huge loss. Afterall, mic preference is usually a personal issue

[BeerFunk]

If it's your main mic, invest in an SM58, it will outlast your DJ career.

If it's for the punters to use, whether it be speeches or karaoke, then I wouldn't know, sorry!

[Dynamic Entertainment]

If it's your main mic, invest in an SM58, it will outlast your DJ career.

If it's for the punters to use, whether it be speeches or karaoke, then I wouldn't know, sorry!

Why....

I done just that on the say of others...and hated the damn thing. The SM58 just didnt suit my voice. I new use a variety of senny microphones and love them.

The XM8500, whilst not having the Shure name, is built like a rock. The only downside ive found is that its a bit too top heavy (as stated in various reviews).

Ive even loaned an XM8500 to a friend whos a club DJ when his SM58 died, and he was impressed with it....

[Megamix]

If you look on Amazon the Shure C606 gets excellent reviews and looks like a good alternative to the more expensive SM58

[BeerFunk]

I done just that on the say of others...and hated the damn thing. The SM58 just didnt suit my voice.

Is your voice particularly low or high-pitched?

Ive even loaned an XM8500 to a friend whos a club DJ when his SM58 died, and he was impressed with it....

Was it a genuine SM58 though? There are some impressive looking fakes out there, which are really difficult to differentiate from the real thing.

I've never known an SM58 to just 'die', they're extremely robust, which is what I and most others have found to make them worth their asking price.

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Yep, Genuine Shure. He had it for a good few years and one night it just gave up the ghost...

As for my voice, its not really high or low pitched. Just the SM58 sounded crap.

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

I would steer well away from "Clones" as theyll usually be poor.
For the money 100 quid gets you a (now made in mexico) SM58 long lasting industry standard Mike.

30 Quid gets a good switched Shure C606 mike which i think are pretty good (ive 4 or 5 of em)

Senheisers are good too

cant really reccomend the Behringer at 18 pounds as it sounds poor by comparison to most (allthough at 3 in a box with clips at 30 quid there allright for KareKroke!)

CHEERS