Hi,

In message , Signor El Poke
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Hi,

I'm looking for a mic new or used.
Used for vocal only.
I know its best to spend as uch as possible but
for this case about £50 is my limit.

Whats best to get? and from where?

Tough questions! You don't say what you want to use it for (live or
recording?) or what you will connect it to, but here's somewhere to
start.

£50 will get you a decent second hand Shure SM58 from Ebay, which is an
industry-standard stage microphone, dynamic with a cardioid pattern. If
you look really hard you might find one for not much more than 50 quid
new. Ditto the SM57, which is similar but without the pop shield.

It will also (just) get you a new Studio Projects B1, a large diaphragm
condenser, more appropriate for recording purposes, but it requires
phantom power.

For stage use, you could also look at Sennheiser Evolution series
microphones. The 825 and 835 would fit your budget. Other brands with
mikes in that price range are AKG (D770/D880), Behringer (don't know
'em), and Beyer (TG-X58).

It would be easier if you could describe your intended uses for it -
recording and stage have different demands. Also, rule 1 is to try some!
Make sure it works well for the person who will use it. A 'better'
microphone (i.e. more ££) might not work as well for a certain person as
a cheaper model.

As to 'where to buy' check out the guitar, amp and keyboard centre
(www.gak.co.uk), Dawson's (www.dawsons.co.uk, I think) and digital
village (www.digitalvillage.co.uk).

Happy hunting!

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Regards,
Glenn Booth