BLIND DYNAMIC MICROPHONE SHOOTOUT: Shure SM58 vs AKG D5 vs Sennheiser e835 vs Blue Encore 100i
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Timestamps:
1:00 Live Microphone Test with Monitors
3:20 Mics Recorded with Backing Track
7:20 Isolated Vocal Tracks
12:14 Cover with Guest Singer's Mic of Choice
Equipment Used:
Shure SM58
Sennheiser e 835
AKG D5
Blue Microphones enCORE 100i
Gravity microphone Stands
Audio Technica M30X
Audio Technica AT2035
Audient ID14
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Why did you use a chinese vocalist to sing english songs.. the result will be unclear dictions & not a true american language or lyrics.. if you want to accurately test a microphone then use a fluent english vocalist with clear diction of singing.. & also you cannot test it with human live singing because humans will automatically adjust their vocal style or quality depending on what mic they use.. it is more accurate if you will just use a recorded vocals & just plat the exact same song to a different mic.. so the output of the vocals will be exactly identical.. every songs a vocalist perform is not exactly identical to each other.. sometimes it is more powerful sometimes it is low quality sometimes it is good, better or best depending on the mood & condition of the singer.. humans are not perfect that can sing a song exactly identical to each & every song..
.....and the saddest human being award goes to
Her diction was great - and perhaps you don't know much about the mechanics of singing, it's not your fault. You seem to take issue with every aspect of the video, but as a female touring singer, I found it very helpful. I bet you're the CEO of the Blue Encore Mic. Yeah, I'm convinced of it.
didn’t ask + ur middle aged, get some pussy instead of being a loser on the net
@@MusicBlissMalaysiaTV yeah it goes to you hahaha!.. 😂😂
You can't assess the characteristics of a microphone unless they speak perfect English? I know who I'm not calling to mic up an INSTRUMENT
This is exactly how a side-by-side review of mics should be done. Same song, same singer, with and without backing. Good job.
This was easily the best vocal mic comparison video I’ve seen yet. I completely agree with your assessment and that of the vocalist - whose performance I really enjoyed, by the way ! The AKG and Sennheiser were pretty close I thought, but the former has just a better overall balance and a very smooth, natural sound.
Bravo ! Thank you for an excellent video.
The 835 is by far the clearest. I did a lot of research and have been a sound engineer for 40 years. I bought a pair of these for outdoor PA and indoor speech/ conferences and singing. The sound is very detailed and they have great feedback rejection as well. They are rugged and stand up to heavy use. They were definitely the best choice.
you're completely right sir. Also, on this particular mic she was singing sort of off axis with the mic pointing to her cheek, even though the e835 beat all the others and it's certainly the most balanced mic in that price range in the market
I bought a pair of 835's for outdoor PA use. Another band member has an SM58. After watching this video, I ordered an AKG D5, since we need four mics. It think it'll be nice to have the combination of depth and clarity.
@@SauliusMatas1 Having as load of different vocal mics sure makes it hard on the sound guy tbh.
@@padrejohnruffle True. Also, now that I've had the D5 for a few months, I must say that I much prefer the 835's. That's my go to mic of choice for lived wired sound.
Hi! Which do you think is better for podcasting in an untreated room?
I would really appreciate your answer.
Timestamps:
1:00 Live Microphone Test with Monitors
3:20 Mics Recorded with Backing Track
7:20 Isolated Vocal Tracks
12:14 Cover with Guest Singer's Mic of Choice
One of the best audio mic reviews in terms of illustrating relative sound spectrums that I have watched. Well done!
Outstanding test environment. Thank you !!
To my ears...the AKG D5 sounded the best isolated. Very smooth and clean. Followed by the Sennheiser e835. However, when blended with the full mix, I found the Sennheiser to be the clear winner. It sits smoothly in a nice spot, at least in this recording with this singer, and was the cleanest and most natural sounding to my ears.
My only complaint...or comment was in the final mix...there is clearly processing on the vocals that wasn't used during the testing. I would have liked to hear all the mics with that same processing on them as well.
D5 sounds like a nice blend between the SM58 and E835. It sounds really polished off the bat
This was just what i was looking for. Thank you!
Exact same preferred order for me, as well. I listened as though I were going to mix this, and (for her voice) the D5 had the most of what I want, and the least of what I don’t.
This is EXACTLY the kind of review I have been looking for. I've had 2 of these in the past, and gotta say I side with her on the D5. I was surprised by it!
For me this was the best comparison video for mics that I have found for female vocals - thank you!! After trawling the internet for ages, this was the only video that really helped me and allowed you to clearly hear a long enough clip of each mic (in different scenarios, including the isolated vocal!) And you included soft singing (whisper) and louder volume. I can't tell you how helpful this was! Would you consider doing a similar demo or comparison for the Shure 87a?
It means so much that it helps...
....sure we will consider more mic comparisons in the future, production has been slow for a few months because we just moved the store and the studio is in under renovations. We hope to be back soon!
Am vocalist and looking for this... You clearly made my mind's... I will go for AKG D5. your review was the Best of the CZcams. Thumb up. Bro.
I bought the D5 on a recommendation from a music store after I told him I was using a SM58 the so-called industry standard. I was blown away by the amazing tone of the D5 and will never go back to the SM58 which sounds harsh after using the D5.
Music Bliss Malasia I love you this is how to make a video. To me the shure is just wow. already. Like studio like highend mic. Those superstars using using are right with this mic SM 58. I was looking for something better. and surprise sm 58 kicking ass still. omg
This has indeed helped me a lot to decide on what to be in my next wishlist...
Thank you!
Awesome comparison - the singer and of course the entire team in the background! A ear to ear smile on my face when she said that the second mic - AKG D5 and then the Shure and then the others.... Same was my choice :) You guys are cool! Ciao!
Hola! muy buena comparativa. Lo que se demuestra aquí en esencia es que cada micrófono tiene una respuesta en frecuencia distinta y por criterios de estética uno puede elegir subjetivamente cual le viene mejor a esta cantante. Pero lo que no creo es que uno u otro sea mejor, realmente seria bueno tenerlos a todos y elegir en cada sonido cual convendría usar o hace mas justicia por el tipo de voz. Yo compraría todos.
Ahora. si tuviese que elegir uno solo. elegiría el mas barato. Creo que todos en ese precio cumplen con la función de alguna u otra manera y siempre estamos sujetos a la acústica, los altavoces, etc, etc. Teniendo una buena consola digital las respuestas en frecuencias se pueden corregir de alguna manera.
Saludos desde ARGENTINA!
I’ve never particularly been a sennheiser ‘fan’ but the E835 was in a class of its own here, I’ll be purchasing one
I use the 835 on stage because as you can hear it punches through the band. For recording direct in that's different.
Yes! I agree with you. I prefer AKG D5 too
I agree with her take. The D5 wins. The SM58 is darker...but still second. Did not care for the other mics for various reasons.
D5 usually sounds way better than other mics on female vocals. For males I prefer the E835.
Great review! The sm58 and D5 are both brilliant mics but for my voice the D5 gives me a fuller sound than the 58 and have used it for years now... and think I will keep doing so. Was pleased to see her choose that one in this review.
The real blind test :). And it kinda makes sense: the singer is not influenced with bias. And also you have the singer feedback.
Really good job
The SM58 and it's very durable. Sennheiser e835 is your runner up.
I bought akg d7 after shure beta 58 and I am fascinated. The best mic ever.
Sennheiser e835 sounds like it has more clarity, high end, slight low end cut, and overall sensitivity. Shure SM58 has more low end and mids. Nothing special about the other two to me. This was a GREAT review! Thank you.
E835 sounds great than the others
The differences were more prominent than I thought they would be and I liked all of them for different reasons... Except for the Blue, it didn't really flip my skirt. The most entertaining part of this video, as is usually the case, was reading the SM58-bashing comments. They always give me a good laugh!
The e835 is the best out of all of them. It is brighter, better isolated, and is easier to EQ with.
Hi/peace,
Thanks for the comparison, one of the best out there, watched it many times on different occasions!
My humble opinion after listening via my newer 3000 headphones:
1. Sennheiser e835
2. AKG D5
3. Shure SM58 (but demands more power from the singer, IMHO)
4. Blue Encore 100i
Had a couples of mics over the years, never liked the SM58 and, with different comparaison, I got an SM86, which is a live condenser. It was "better" than the SM58 but not quite there. Eventually I won (yeah! I was ment to try 'em) an e935. The minute I tried it, I knew (and felt) like my vocal exploded! So much wider, more presence, more precise than even the live condenser. Close to my Home Studio's AT2035. Ordered a kit with an e865 within days and I can assure you, the minute I plugged everything everyone was amazed!
Anyway, this is related to my specific vocal and vocal type, the best way is always to test them out by yourself!
Nice review.
They each have distinct frequency pickup. I like the detailed sennheiser. I personaly use an e845, but it has its Live setup inconvenience.
A very important topic missing in this comparison is Gain before feedback. In a noisy Live setup with PA and monitors + amps on stage.
My prefered sennheiser 845 mic
is my favorite vocal mic but on stage near amps, drums and monitors, it is a hard to work with feedback squeeler.
To me one of the most important factor is gain before feedback which i would've like to see in this video. But the rest was spot on and very well done.
Nice song selection! Thank you for helping me pick my microphone out of a total of 5.
AKG D5! I owns
3, was amazing.
interesting. the sennheiser appears to plateau out at the higher frequencies. i think it has great mids. i would pick the sennheiser.
Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Great video just listening to it over my phone. I like the SM 58 the best. It brings out a little bit of the low mids, which is good for her high mid voice.
I was surprised by how good the Blue enCORE 100i sounded. It seemed to capture every nuance and every frequency of her voice.
Same observation
i'm amazed that people liked the Blue, it sounded like a muddy mess.
EnCORE 100i is the winner in my opinion. Want to buy one soon ❤
Bought one already, and was super❤
I use 835's live (I have four of them). They blow the SM58 away. I also find them great for vocal recording if you're looking for a dynamic sound. Really suits my voice but different mics for different voices is the key
Looking to buy a mic for vocoder work on my synth. Never owned a microphone and can safely say I'm completely unbiased. Unless this vid was rigged I cant see how anyone could choose any of the other microphones over the sennheiser.
Awesome job. Tks bro & team for making this video.
I've viewed & listened to this content quite a number of times on different sound sources and at different times (philips soundbar, jbl 104 monitor, bose headset, maono studio headset, galaxy note10+, car audio, JBL partybox); AKG D5 always rise on top, close 2nd is the e835, far 3rd is the SM58... and none for the 4th place, LOL!
I bought the D5S, thanks to this video. I then bought the SM58 just because it's the so-called "industry standard" and was on a huge sale price. During home sing-along sessions & parties, everyone wants to use the D5S leaving the SM58 just as a back-up. Now waiting for my 2nd AKG D5S. 😊
Got my 2nd AKG D5S yesterday! Woot! 😁
This was an educational comparison. But what's all the hissy noise in the first sessions? I learned the most from the clean voice only tracks.
The Blue came out very poorly. Last place. Thin, 'plosives, and a rustling from the breath noise.
The SM58 #4. It always sounds like someone singing or speaking through a microphone, IMHO. I don't want to detect there's a microphone between me and the voice. It's a dead giveaway of the SM58. That includes its proximity effect and tendency to have 'plosives and breath noise.
The AKG D5 wow. #1 choice. Very impressed across the board. The Sennheiser I would put at #2.
Now one of the catches is that if you have the situation where it's a live performance and an unexpected guest singer with stage experience is invited up, in most parts of the world, they probably learned to sing with the SM58 and hand held. Would they be well served using any of the others? Handling noise, volume, proximity effect, etc.?
That's a question I have to address soon in my work.
Another great video from you, thanks this is so useful!
Great job with this video! I love the singer to.
I would recommend AKG D5
Great way to test mics. Well done.
Sennheiser hands down. I own the e935 and e965 and love both! The warmth and detail sennheiser puts into these mics are fantastic.
I want to do voice over. I want to record my poetry professionally. In which I get high quality. But in my poetry some lines will go in high tone and some lines will go in emotional low tone. Suggest me a good mic, headphone and audio interface.
have you tried the e945 ?
@@coffeehigh420 no i have to buy studio setup first time
@@TrueShayari do you want some advice ? i might know a few things about recording / studio setup :) let me know! glad to help you out.
@@coffeehigh420 Yes I need advice. I want to record the poetry I have written. Suggest me a mic and audio interface that can record professionally. But my room is not sound proof. My budget is also $300.
I use an AKG D5. I'm a singing drummer (lead and BVs) and I have limited ability to vary mic position once it's in front of me and depending on which part of my kit I'm playing, I may not be directly in front of the mic. Even though it's a super cardioid I find that the AKG is the most forgiving and gives me great flexibility to sing slightly off-axis and still capture a solid vocal. When I sing BVs I prefer to be slightly off mic for less cut-through and I find that AKG D5 performs best in this instance.
I am a singing drummer as well..both lead and BV. I am leaning toward the AKG for its ability to eliminate background influences due to its supercardioid pattern. Which in theory should also help reduce feedback.
The shure beta 56 could be a good option. It’s used quite a lot by singing drummers, because it essentially offers a beta 57 sound in a smaller enclosure that works well when you have less space.
I like the shure sm58 . It sounds natural , neutral , smooth and warm. Balanced.
I can't decide, there all Awesome... Thank you... I have a lot to think about, before buying my next Mic... Well done...
The Blue encore 100i is their answer to the 57-meant to be an instrument mic. The Encore 100 is the vocal 58 equivalent. I have all 4 Blue handhelds. Been using Blue live for years. Great mics.
I have to agree that AKG D5 was the best! It has more soul juice 😂
soul juice? let's add that to dictionary 😂
Thanks bro. Helped to make an informative decision on the mics ill buy for female vocals. But the AKG D5 was definitely winner for her style, given that she has a slightly lower tone. That my opinion anyway
What would you advise for a female voice that easily goes in the highs ?
Great video. She's awesome! The AKG sounds great, but the e835 was a little better in my opinion.
D5 was my fave, then Sennheiser, Shure, blue.
I have the AKG D5, it is definitely the microphone for my voice too.
With her voice:
"Live":
4. Blue Encore: "Boomy" conference-speaker sound.
3. AKG: "Boomy" conference-speaker sound.
2. Shure: Warmer but still a bit "boomy".
1. Sennheiser: Cleaner. Best
Recording:
1. Blue Encore: Amazing melodic detail. Best
2. AKG: Slightly more flat/tinty
.
3. Shure: "Boomy" in the mid-range. Makes mids and highs seam half an octave separate.
4. Sennheiser: Flat.
This suggest to me that the Blue Encore is the best microphone for her voice but the speakers and external recording equipment, during live recording, are not a good setup for it.
Very good singer. I like the AKG and the Senneheiser the most.
I play in a band, but also do sound for a variety of events and run a small festival. I do have an SM58 which I keep for vocalists who insist on using one. Many years ago I bought a couple of the Behringer XM8500s, which are decent mics for very little money. Thinking it would be a big step up I bought the SM58, and quickly realised it was pretty much the same as the XM8500. Then I played a gig where e835s were used and I realised the error of my ways. I have since bought three e835s and an e935 (which is even clearer). The Sennheiser mics will also give me a lot more gain before feedback. I almost always sing into an e835 or e935, except for a couple of songs in our set where I use an XM8500. For those songs where I want to take advantage of the proximity effect, and dramatically emphasize the bass I will use the XM8500, which is an SM58 clone.
I'm pleased to see that the comparison confirmed my view on the e835 and SM58. The e835 is a really good mic, AKG D5 seems decent too, the Blue Encore is a waste of money, and the SM58, rugged as it is, is just a bit disappointing. Do yourself a favour and buy the e835 or D5.
I watched this video in the past but this time I listened closely on some high-quality headphones. The Sennheiser sounds superior to the other mics in every test. She noticed it too when at first, she said she thinks she'd use it for this song only.
Excellent cover.....great voice....
Classic proximity effect with SM58
i would buy akg
Hola como esta.? Una pregunta que efectos le pusiste al microfono al final (akg d5) me podrias decir.? Suena super super bien :)
I swear by the SM58, but the Sennheiser E835 has great background noise rejection. I would probably use it if I had a bad stage to work with.
AKG D5 for sure. Very detailed and warmer than others. Overall output also much better than other mics. I'm buying this mic today.
100%. Sennheiser was good for her also but she wasnt singing directly into it unfortunately.
Damn...this video is so helpful for me to compare!!!
Liked the AKG D5 personally,but still,people should choose what THEY like,it's a matter of taste :)
Would be interesting to see the vocalist use AKG D5, an SM57 & SM58 and then see whether the SM57 was preferred to the D5 or whether she could tell the difference between an SM57 & D5 ? I went with a SM58 clone, basically a Pyle Pro PDMIC59.
All the mics were great , all a little different also but sounds great 👍
Great comparison!
Very interesting comments here. Seems there is a preference overall, but to each his/her own.
The girl... can sing! Fantastic!
in the first test i liked the shure, in the second the akg
akg and sennheiser my fav mic....
Beautiful girl, wonderful voice, discerning ears! Nice comparison video!
The sm 58 is the most forgiving if your pitch is off a bit. Not as good at gain before feedback.
I'd say the '58 fits her voice quite well. The Senny sounds a little thin and harsh. The D5 is a little too high end accentuated and the blue encore is just a little dull. I'd probably pick the '58 personally.
agreed, the D5 has more high end..have to cut more highs which will reduce the quality as we heard it now,but on the 58,you have control lows,mids and high control. Even on live performances while recording, it will be better than the D5
Great Review! Kristen Long has a great voice and I will now check out her music. Thanks Petaling Jaya HQ. “Different Strokes for Different Folks”. I wish I could have herd a same blind shootout with a same song sung by both a male & female vocalist. The difference in a male vs. a female frequencies most often are much different and I wonder if it would render a different outcome for male vs. female in terms of each singers preference of microphone & sound. The music (Too Loud) sometimes overpowered her voice. I save you r video to my Pinterest Site under Microphones.
Great feedback, definitely will take that into consideration in future mic shootouts....
You can check out our other two mic shootouts as well, one is the Rode NT1 vs NT1A and the other the Audio Technica AT2035 vs the Focusrite CM25....
Well observed
In my mind, the Sennheiser was the clear winner. The AKG was a close second though. I've been using 58's for years and years. I am actually a little shocked by how bland it sounds in comparison to the the other two. I did not like the Blue mic at all. It had that covered with blanket sound to it. Very nice demo though.
I love shure and Encore sound.
Best affordable dynamic mic review on CZcams. Well done. The AKG D5 and the Shure SM58 was my number two.
My list
AKG D5
Shure SM58.
Sennheiser.
Blue mic.
Hey, I think if you put a 0:00 that says somethin like Intro (or whatever, not empty) in the timestamps section in the description we will be able to se the video sections on the red timeline bar :) great video btw, now that song is stuck in my head xdxd
#1 e835 followed by D5 close second place.
Wow wow her vocals are great!! 😶😶😶
I'm surprised you haven't included the Shure Beta 58a. It's fantastic.
Fantastic yes, but priced at a different tier...wouldn't be fair in this test...
@@MusicBlissMalaysiaTV Fair enough. I like the clarity of the D5 but found it didn't have much bottom end. The Sm58 I would say is the best
The blindfold is a great idea!
1- sm 58 2 -blue encore 100 i
Thanks for putting this together. Handy to hear before purchasing. However, I'd make sure the vocalist is singing directly into the mic in future as this will give a far greater representation of the mics, especially the super cardioid pattern. The vocalist is a long way off centre.
im gettin interestin at akg d5 n sennheiser
The Sennheiser with more bottom would be the ideal for me from this bunch
For me sennheiser e835 is the best among other mics in all aspects
To my ears the e835 was best for her voice because it had more clarity in all vocals including the whisper, followed by the Akg
I dont know. Feels like d5 has all the best traits. Clarity, low, high, mids. But i'd probably choose e835 still.
Balance is the key.
Now i see why they use 835 in grammy's, and not the "industry standard" sm58 or the d5.
I have a e835 and it's fantastic, better imo than the sm58. The 58 got a reputation a long long time ago because it was a well built sturdy mic that sounded good and was affordable. They're nothing special and they don't deserve as much praise as they get, not even close.
Nice but I'd probably still buy the 58 because I need to have the noise rejection, besides none of these really have a crazy godlike difference
@@StanTheBland to be honest, the 58 doesn't have fantastic rejection. The off-axis pickup almost sounds like a radio effect and can add a really strange midrange. Modern mic designs are much cleaner, reject more and have a more even off-axis rejection response.
@@zakwhiting1758 so what is your choice of mic?
best positioned shure
Sennheiser e835 for me.
Nice shoot out!
The Sennheiser and the AKG did sound slightly better. Sound quality is an important factor, but my main concern using dynamic mics is not it's sound quality really because those mics in this blindfold test all sound fairly good with slight differences. What i'm more concern about is how these mics perform on a busy stage with a full band with amps and multiple floor monitors. For me the best mic would be the one that could be pushed louder with enough treble without feedback issues. To me it's how easy a mic is to work with. A soft delicated female voice backed by a full loud rock band on a small stage with amps and monitors is where i'll be critical towards a certain mic.
Excellent comment.
So what you suggest ?
You described the Sennheiser..
Really felt that the Sennheiser was the most pleasant to listen to. It was smoother, more detailed, fuller sounding without over emphasizing the base range.
835 had no low end at all!
Thanks bro!!!