Shure Beta 58 vs Sennheiser e945 vs Beyerdynamic V70d - 3 Colourful Characters Considered!

[@BryantCreative]

Really enjoy these videos man, I feel like I really get a good understanding of the differences between the mics! Keep it up!

[@ryanmelvey8764]

always enjoy your videos. have you tried the behringer clones of the Shure mics? would be curious for your opinion

[@dupoirier5041]

I love so much your comparaison ❤❤. Thanks a lot 🙏🙏. Your sv33 is very VERY nice !!!

[@dabpiy]

Been using a beta 58A for a year- I have a deep natural chesty voice, but sing in a tenor/ alto range: the beta 58A does add color, where I can really get to the resonances I try to bring out in my vocal, and can go in close for the quieter/ deeper notes. Also, the dip between 5k to 7k helps with sibilance for me. In a live situation, it rules those others :)

[@image66media]

If I was mixing you live in concert, my preference for your voice with these three microphones would be the e945, V70d, and then the Beta 58a. However, of the “common” brands/models, the cardioid e935 would be the first microphone I’d hand you. In a concert environment, I like the way the Sennheisers give the voice a nice lift in the sibilance frequencies without actually increasing sibilance. I get a nice presence without the edginess. The Beta 58a is a microphone that I don’t feel is right for your voice. It’s right for some voices, but just not yours. This is not at all uncommon with highly-trained voices where waveshapes look more sine-wave instead of saw-waves. I think my favorite stage microphone for your voice would be the Telefunken M80/M81. (The M81 requires corrective EQ boost, but the microphone is so clean that it’s a non-issue). Your voice responds much better to a large-diaphragm dynamic, such as the Telefunken M80/M81, or Beyerdynamic M88TG, or Heil PR35. All that said, if you were fronting a high-spl rock-band with an out-of-control drummer and lead guitar player, I’m probably handing you a standard SM58. Different horses for different courses. Of the Shure Beta line, my “go to” microphone is the Beta 57a instead of the Beta 58a. It’s subtle, but the Beta 57a has more of the high-end “air” that seems muffled with the Beta 58a. But it’s a better stand microphone than a handheld microphone.

[@nikolaykovalenkosinger-1410]

I've used them all. The Beyer V70 has a very rich sound but is less versatile-I'd say it's more suitable for professionals. The Shure Beta 58A is a true workhorse, perfect for any environment! As for the Sennheiser E945, I sold it because I didn't like it. Are you sure your Beta 58A is genuine?

[@ryanmelvey8764]

the beta 58a sounds super nasally here