Shure SM58 vs Sennheiser e835 vs AKG D5 vs AUDIX OM2 Live Vocal Microphone Comparison & Review

Live Vocal Microphone Comparison featuring the Shure SM58, the Sennheiser e835, the AKG D5 & the AUDIX OM2 Live Vocal Mic Comparison and Review. Hey all, This is Matt from the Sonic Sense Resource Center. Right now we’re gonna check out 4 popular handheld vocal mics and hear audio samples of each one. We’ll hear AKG’s D5, the OM2 from Audix, Sennheiser’s e835, and the SM58 from Shure. This is just a small sample of the many mics you can listen to at the Sonic Sense Resource Center. You can also hear each mic on a variety of sources, along with downloadable samples of everything from Studio Monitors to Interfaces.. Make sure you check it out. Okay, before we hear the microphones, let’s quickly go over a few key features. The OM2 from Audix is a dynamic microphone with a hypercardioid pickup pattern. This one utilizes Audix’s Very Low Mass™ diaphragm, promising clean, clear reproduction. The D5 from AKG is a dynamic mic with a supercardioid pickup pattern. AKG states that their laminated Varimotion diaphragm produces a crisp sound while the internal dual-shockmount minimizes handling noise. Sennheiser’s e835 is a dynamic, cardioid microphone. Sennheiser states that this mic provides minimal proximity effect for clear bass, and is also voiced with a slight presence boost to help cut through loud mixes. Shure’s SM58 was introduced in 1966 and it’s still a common choice among live sound engineers. Yep, the good ol’ 58 is famous for it’s nice blend of useable sound...