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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: PESIMAX on January 07, 2011, 10:11:26 AM

Title: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: PESIMAX on January 07, 2011, 10:11:26 AM

Hello, the singer in my band want's a 'retro' mic..she mentioned the one dave vainian uses in the damned. I own a couple of shure, but can't really afford to spend the 180 quid it is for their 'elvis' model.

However I have found this reduced from 64 to 30, now I'm not sure about the ins and outs of mics, but for a live situation will this mic do? http://monacor.co.uk/products/prosound-microphonedynamic/vnr/233590/

has anyone tried this mic/company, I know it's not going to be as good as shure but will i get a alright sound from it?

all the best

George

p.s it's snowing :)

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: MDV on January 07, 2011, 11:21:11 AM

If the requirement is '50s looking' then your options are pretty limited anyway.

For 30 quid, you may as well. FWIW 180 isnt much for a mic, really, and its likely rubbish, but you havent lost much.

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: JacksonRR on January 07, 2011, 01:17:29 PM

Can't comment on the sound, but here's a Nady. http://www.pssl.com/!w2Zn61gnmA8xgK7glJDu9g!/Nady-PCM100-Pro-Classic-Elvis-Condenser-Mic-s

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: PESIMAX on January 07, 2011, 01:21:56 PM

It seems like all the cheaper mics are all from the same chineese factor, just rebadged.

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: PESIMAX on January 07, 2011, 01:32:39 PM

oh yeah and here's the tech specs

Transducer type . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic moving coil
Operating principle . . . . . . . . . Pressure gradient
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . 50 - 18,000 Hz
Polar pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . 300 Ohms
Sensitivity. . .......... . . . . . . . . . -77dB ±3dB
Weight w/out cable. . . . . . . . . . 510g

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: PESIMAX on January 07, 2011, 04:12:35 PM

I've decided to just go for it, might as well try it. If it's awfully it'll do for a prop or just general jamming/ backing singer mic.

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: Denim n Leather on January 08, 2011, 04:06:45 AM

The mic you are probably looking for is a RIBBON mic, not a dynamic one ...

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: Alex on January 08, 2011, 08:08:27 AM

The Shure is the way to go.
http://www.thomann.de/de/shure_sh55_serie_ii.htm
With a 144€ it really isn't overpriced. My friend has used his for many years - in a rock/metal band.
It's when you constantly have little problems with a mic onstage/during rehearsal that you'll be glad you spent the money and bought a proper one.

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: HTH AMPS on January 08, 2011, 02:51:29 PM

using a cheap mic in a live setting is asking for trouble - feedback.

do it right first time, you can get the Shure 55SH from Thomann for £119.00

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: PESIMAX on January 08, 2011, 05:15:18 PM

i wonder if i could put a sm 57 or 58 cartridge in the cheaper mic? I've got a couple of those mics that i don't use.

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: nfe on January 09, 2011, 04:48:37 PM

Quote from: Denim n Leather on January 08, 2011, 04:06:45 AM

The mic you are probably looking for is a RIBBON mic, not a dynamic one ...

My guess is that it's the look, not the sound, that they're after.

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on January 12, 2011, 01:35:58 AM

they used a lot of valves in the 50s, so maybe a valve mic would be the best option, also ribbon all the way, something like this: http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_rb100.htm

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: Dmoney on January 12, 2011, 08:34:46 AM

ribbon for playing live? would it be robust enough? i dunno much about mics

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: Denim n Leather on January 12, 2011, 12:29:23 PM

Quote from: Dmoney on January 12, 2011, 08:34:46 AM

ribbon for playing live? would it be robust enough? i dunno much about mics

The short answer is yes. Where does the OP say anything about live use?

Title: Re: 50s style Microphones.
Post by: Dmoney on January 12, 2011, 12:36:36 PM

He doesn't. i was just asking a question, soz.
besides, after the post about buying a cheap 50's styled mic for the look and then ripping apart an SM5X to stick in it, i assumed it wasn't for studio use. Seems to be more about the look, rather than anything else... in which case, few people would really appreciate the look if it was just for studio use.