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Sennheiser e945
B

28 reviews

$180
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bhphotovideo
True-to-voice sound
Supercardioid pickup pattern for better side rejection
Tendency for feedback in certain situations
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Shure KSM9
B

17 reviews

$699
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micrentalstore
$420
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ebay (USED)
Off-axis rejection in noisy environments
Favorite among professionals for live performances and recording
Requires phantom power
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SE Electronics V7
B

57 reviews

$95
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thomannmusic
$99
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vintageking
$105
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micrentalstore
Sturdy build quality
Supercardioid pickup pattern
Microphone choice is highly personalized to the voice and style of music
Shure SM58
A

63 reviews

$99
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thomannmusic
$38
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ebay (USED)
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Great for live performances
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Affordable
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Lightweight
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Karaoke-ish feel
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Good for recording studios
Shure Beta58A
B

19 reviews

$159
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thomannmusic
$169
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reverb
Brighter and more transparent sound compared to classic SM58
Durable and reliable option for live performances and recording vocals
Requires proper positioning and angling of floor monitors for optimal performance
Sennheiser e835
B

47 reviews

$85
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thomannmusic
$100
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reverb
$45
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ebay (USED)
Durable and well-built
Good value for the price
Some users have noted sibilance and may require a de-esser
Sennheiser e935
B

38 reviews

$180
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soniccircus
$200
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reverb
Versatile option for vocalists and musicians
Comparable to the Shure SM58 but with better sound quality
Sensitive to plosives
Audix OM5
C

9 reviews

$154
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thomannmusic
$159
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reverb
$169
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soundpro
Authentic sound
Tight pickup pattern
May not be suitable for all vocalists or situations
Shure Beta 57A
C

3 reviews

$135
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thomannmusic
Supercardioid pickup pattern effectively isolates main source while minimizing background noise and preventing feedback
Very versatile microphone that can be used to mic absolutely anything
May require additional EQ adjustments to achieve desired sound
Shure BETA 87A
C

5 reviews

$249
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reverb
$279
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thomannmusic
Provides detail and clarity for spoken word performances with its 9 kilohertz boost
A must-have for any microphone collection
Price may be a bit high for some users
Telefunken M80
C

3 reviews

$249
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vintageking
$249
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reverb
$285
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thomannmusic
Extended high frequency response with presence boost
Ruggedly durable for stage use
May not be suitable for all vocal performances