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Bailey · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: Pawn shop mic...

I found a SURE SM58 mic/with cable in a local pawn shop. The asking price was $59. I don't remember seeing an on/off switch. The screen had a dent in the topside. I know that screens are replaceable (I'm not sure how to remove the screen), but I'd like to know how much room you have under the screen before any damage can occur? No I haven't bought it yet... and no I didn't ask them at the pawn shop about testing it onsite.
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Mike · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject:

I dunno, the potential for previous major physical abuse of this mic is pretty big. New they sell for only $99, so it's not a great saving, especially if you buy a replacement screen. I would pass.

Anyway, I doubt it would be of much use in a VO mic locker. I suppose you could Gaffer the cable to it and swing it around Roger Daltrey style for some serious stress relief.

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asnively · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject:

It's a very rugged rock n' roll mic, but I don't think that's such a bargain. You can buy a new, undented one for not much more. It's a tight-patterned cardioid dynamic, though. Super if you're into karaoke. But you want a condenser for VO.
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todd ellis · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

It's a great mic for singing - and did Amy say rugged? I've got one with a TON of dents in it (and probably 2 gallons of Budweiser) that still sounds awesome that I'll sell you for $49 Inoccent

- but it's no VO mic.
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TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject:

I use a wireless SM58 every Tuesday night that is in horrible physical shape. The screw on case over the battery broke and disappeared about a year ago, the screen looks like a squashed pumpkin from the abuse of many different people using it and I have personally thrown the mic a good 5 feet (accidently) and it's still working.

Remember that old Samsonite commercial with the gorilla? I think that case would have broken before the microphone would.
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billelder · Guest

Sorry to post..but if it's an SM58 sound you want...you can't do better than this.
for sound or price. Bitchin

Bailey · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the advice and opinions. I already have an MXL 990 that works fine. I was just looking for another mic that might have a different "sound" to it... I saw the price and started thinking about it.

Bill... thanks for the tip about the Behringer.
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bobsouer · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Pawn shop mic...

Bailey · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 12:19 am Post subject:

I ended up not persuing the pawn shop mic. I decided to order the BackTraxx II from Digital Juice. It'll probably be money better spent in the long run.
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