My boyfriend really enjoys kareoke.........he has a VERY elaborate system and its how we spend most of our weekend evenings......but his microphone is old and it keeps cutting out, even after the battery was replaced. So my question is, whats a good microphone for me to get him for Christmas? Thanks in advance.
2006-12-11 01:12:13 · 6 answers · asked by sierraskyesmom 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
Hi - Good Question.
Check the input to his kareoke system - if it is '3pin XLR', you can get a good professional mic SHURE SM58 or SHURE SM57 http://www.cassette2cd.co.uk/studio/studio_tips.htm (click on the link to Shure SM58, the SM57 is listed under 'toms/snare', but works well with some (male) voices) - not very expensive (£70/$100), but industry-recognised as the 'mutts nuts'. You say the mic has a battery which suggests a condensor mic?? rather than dynamic... You may also have a 1/4" jack connection rather than XLR... mic's with these connections are not likely to be as good (hobbyist rather than pro)
It really all boils down to what you are going to plug into - have a look at the end of the existing mic lead - if it has three pins you can get a decent pro mic, if it is like a big headphone jack, then you may struggle. Take the existing mic to a reputable music equip retailer if you're not sure - you could end up buying a great mic that he can't use.
Hope you get what you're looking for and have a geat Christmas
2006-12-11 23:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 10:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try Shopallstoresonline.com... they have a Musical Instruments section that has microphones and I think you can compare and read reviews
2006-12-11 01:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by always 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SURE microphones are pretty good I find affordable.
2006-12-11 01:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by luvs6strings 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use AKG in Studio and Live work!
Not cheap,but work and sound GREAT!!
2006-12-11 01:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Shure" makes good microphones.
http://www.shure.com/index.htm
I think Peavy might make good ones too, but I'm less certain about that.
2006-12-11 01:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋