Shure KSM8 N

With some doubt and suspense I decided to pull the trigger on luxurious Shure KSM8 N, but I guess it is justified now, after + two years of use. Microphones can be "individual taste" thing, that's for one person, could sound a bit bitter for another. I am not good singer, more leaning towards rock, this mic is kind a indulge thing for my voice, but it is rewarding and boosting then you jump from basic dynamic mics to something more special. Vocals sound more smooth rounded, with added brilliance, but if you have quirky voice it adds on that up too obviously. It can be forgiving thanks to the proximity effect. There is wide range of a "sweet spot" you can play around with, hence it's easier to handle and predict how you want to handle your vocals. You may loose some gritt compared to lower tier mics, but you add brilliance on top of that. Not sure if this mic is diverse for all vocals (for the rock or grittier singer I would suggest simpler option), but after awhile you almost adjust to the mic peculiarites. Didn't try record guitar with this one but I guess SM57 would be better option for that.

It's a beautiful rugged mic and top shelf quality. the sound is amazing. while I was testing it in the studio and rehearsing by myself in the studio with my headphones on, the sound was really good, almost a bit compressed like I had to do nothing but plug and go, no eq whatsoever. I'm pretty sure I could use this mic to record studio quality vocals. however things took a hard left when I took it to the rehearsal room - feedback at every turn and had to really lower the volume. And when I took it to the stage same thing happened. Too much feedback, too much bleed from other instruments either with the whole band playing or just me. Had to go back to the beta 58 to manage the gig and get the sound guy off my back (both in small and big venues). Had to sell it as it became of no use to me because of this. Just bought the OM7 that I'm pretty sure its sound won't be as perfect and detailed as this one but that I hope will be a step up from the beta58