dynamic mics

The Sennheiser e609 Silver Dynamic Microphone is well regarded as a great guitar cab mic, and for good reason. Like Sennheiser created the mic with guitar amplifiers and other loud sound sources in mind. Sennheiser isn't the only one, though. As we took a look the Introduction To Microphones article, there are various types of mics that are made to work with certain applications. But did you ever stop to think, what is it about a particular microphone that makes it work so well on certain sound sources? Is it the microphone's polar pattern? Or maybe RFI rejection? We take a quick look at the e609 Silver to find out exactly why it works so well with guitar speakers in particular.   Continue reading →

The Telefunken M80 is a dynamic microphone designed mainly for live vocal performances but boasts enough range to make it well suited for studio work as well. With big-name users from a wide variety of genres, from ZZ Top to Snoop Dogg and Cee Lo Green, the M80 has become a popular alternative to to the more common SM58. Residing in the very crowded mid-tier range of dynamic microphones, does the Telefunken M80 have enough going for it to separate itself from the pack? Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2313" align="alignright" width="300"] Shure SM58s @ $104.00[/caption] With the endless selection of microphones in the market today, it can get pretty tough finding the one that best suits your style and needs. And if you happen to be new to the scene, you might not even know where to begin! The Pros at PAL are here to help! Today, we’re looking at five of the dynamic vocal microphones that offer the features, sound quality and overall bang-for-your-buck value that make them stand out among a crowded pack. Whether you’re looking for a tough workhorse that will last you years or bright tone that cuts through the mix, PAL has you covered!     Continue reading →

SHURE BETA58A Dynamic Microphone Looking for an outstanding dynamic microphone but a little low on funds? Here are a couple of our own personal suggestions for mics that will get you far without leaving you broke!   SHURE BETA58A: You simply can’t mention the Shure BETA 58A without mentioning its very similar and very famous predecessor – the Shure...