Shiney new Super 55

[rickryan.com]

Ah, I just LOVE the smell of new gear. Of those users of the 55, does the beta version really make as much difference as the GC said it does?

Just waiting to put my baited breath into it tomorrow night. :tricool:

BTW, I got the silver with blue windscreen.

 

[Djderik]

THAT'S SHARP....have always loved those classic mics.

 

[Precisionpower]

In my opinion....YES the beta version is really that much better...Almost all of my live sound mic's are Betas

 

[The Wizard Of OZ]

I have a wired SM58 and a wireless Beta58. Both are good mics. The Beta is much better for what I do which is sing. The Beta has brighter midrange and highs, less proximity effect which can make vocals a bit muddy if the lips are too close to the ball and most important, the Beta is a super cardioid element which is less prone to feedback at high volume levels.

The Beta is also a more sensitive (hotter) mic which can be helpful if someone has a less powerful voice like myself. At retail the difference between a wired SM58 and a Beta 58 is like $59 and even in my cheapa$$ opinion it's worth the extra few dollars. I haven't used the Elvis type that you got, but I love the way they look. I almost never put my mic in a stand so the Super 55 is not good for me personally. I sing for 3 to 4 hours at a time so I need something that is easy to hold and light.

 

[jokerswild]

I have one too.... you'll love it! It's fantastic with vocals... give a very nice midrange boost but other wise flat response..... heavy sucker too.

 

[Scott McKinney]

I have an original 55 (along with my 1938 RCA 77DX) Love them both.

 

[rickryan.com]

Got to use the new mic Saturday night. Yea, it's heavy but wow! That thing sounds fantastic. Very good purchase.