AKG-D880 VS Shure SM-58

Jack Dotson

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Mar 13, 2002, 6:20:46 PM3/13/02

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For those of you who have experience with both mic's how would you compare
the two. I know about the 58, but it's been suggested I get the AKG for
vocals over the 58 and I can't find a place to hear the AKG's, so your
opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jack

George Gleason

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Mar 13, 2002, 6:51:08 PM3/13/02

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Jack first I have your case all wrapped and ready to go next trip to ups
now the 880 is MUCH clearer than the 58 but not nearly as rugged
George

Charlie Escher

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Mar 13, 2002, 7:35:05 PM3/13/02

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>>For those of you who have experience with both mic's how would you compare
>>the two. I know about the 58, but it's been suggested I get the AKG for
>>vocals over the 58 and I can't find a place to hear the AKG's, so your
>>opinions would be greatly appreciated.
>>

>Jack first I have your case all wrapped and ready to go next trip to ups
>now the 880 is MUCH clearer than the 58 but not nearly as rugged
>

Also, the 880 isn't instantly familiar to every muso on earth. I've
never had anyone demand a 58 once they heard the 880 though. Supposedly
the 880 grille has been beefed up recently (hence all the blowouts on
the older ones); anyone seen one ?

.cE

Jack Dotson

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Mar 13, 2002, 7:32:41 PM3/13/02

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Thanks George, your the man. I appreciate your kindness and all the help
you have provided. Your advise, as always, it very appreciated.

Thanks again,
Jack
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Gordon 101

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Mar 14, 2002, 2:57:16 AM3/14/02

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George Gleason wrote:
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> >
> Jack first I have your case all wrapped and ready to go next trip to ups
> now the 880 is MUCH clearer than the 58 but not nearly as rugged
> George

George
Do you remember an old E.V. advertisement that showed an E.V. mic used
as a hammer for a 4" nail!
Now that's rugged :-) Really not that bad. Had a vented model (no
proximity effect) I liked for guitar and a omni that worked well for
High hat, acoustic piano etc. The condensers were bad for voltage
spikes.
At the other end I have 4 Sennhiser 421's (cream coloured, 4 pin screw
connector) 1 still works! But it sounds great.
Gordo

George Gleason

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Mar 14, 2002, 6:40:22 AM3/14/02

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The Buchannan Hammer I remember it well
George

Mike Tulley

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Mar 14, 2002, 12:08:47 PM3/14/02

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The D880 has a hyper-cardioid pattern, the SM-58 is cardioid. I can
usually get more gain before feedback with the D880.
The D880 does not have the aggressive upper-mid (4K - 6K) boost of the
SM-58. Instead, it boosts treble (5K - 12K). Sounds brighter.
I prefer the D880, but it depends on your voice.
Mike T.

Stefan Langeder

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Mar 14, 2002, 2:15:29 PM3/14/02

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so i think the mic to compare would be the d-3700
and this ist the best mic for "NO money " i've ever heard
clear but with a punch to use everywhere u wnat

Robert S Ely

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Mar 14, 2002, 6:49:26 PM3/14/02

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It's the EV 635A small inexpensive omni. Pretty good sound for an
inexpensive mic. Not good for live work though.

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Jim Murphy

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Mar 15, 2002, 11:06:54 AM3/15/02

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Want to sell the 421s that don't work?

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Jim Murphy

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Mar 15, 2002, 11:10:56 AM3/15/02

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I have an 880 that I just received. I will take note and compare the 2 for
the ruggedness factor. For sound quality the 880 is better. I certainly hope
they hold up. I just sold a bunch of them. Jack you might want to look into
the Audix OM3. I like those and they are very rugged.

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Jack Dotson

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Mar 15, 2002, 4:24:27 PM3/15/02

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I'll piggy back this on Jim's reply. Thanks to those who responded. I
guess I just missed a blow out sale at Mars for the 880's, they had a $37
price tag on the, but of course when I seen it they were already gone.
Could have got a couple at that price.

Anyone have an idea why they were going so cheap? Are they being
discontinued for something?

Thanks,
Jack

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