Re: [Callers] wireless mic recommendations

I currently use a wireless Shure SM58 with a PXG24 transmitter (like Beth). I was able to pick the system up for about $400.00 and all and all it has served me well. I also use a Beringer pre-amp/digital voice processor in combination that allows me to control the frequencies, gains, highs, lows, expander, compressor, de-esser, etc. It really allows me to have my voice sound exactly how I want my voice to sound... My first recommendation would be try, try, try different wireless microphones if possible. Everyone is going to sound different in the same microphone and you want to find the microphone that makes you sound the way you want to sound. You are not going to be able to do this by reading about different frequency ranges of different microphones. I have also used a BETA58 and a BETA87A, which I can both recommend. The BETA87A (one of the top of the line microphones by Shure) is my favorite and I think it makes me sound like I want to sound, but I have also heard other people use the BETA87A and sound horrible, this just means spending more money is not always the best way of picking out a microphone. My other recommendation would be is a wireless mic for you? It seems like there are a lot of advantages to having a wireless mic, I use one, and a lot of people use them, but it is important that it once again works for you! I would recommend calling with a wireless microphone, calling with a wire microphone, and calling with a microphone and see what works best. I would argue that this could be a huge psychology piece and you may find you just call better with a microphone on a stand. We could talk about proper technique on holding microphones, the frequency ranges of microphones, etc. all day long, but when it all comes out in the end, you need be comfortable with what you are using and you need to love how it makes you sound. I think it is 90% psych and 10% equipment IMHO. Respectfully Submitted, j_petro