Vocal Variations On A Mic! - 1970s Shure SM58 (USA) vs Current Shure KSM11 Premium Condenser

Shure KSM11 Premium Cardioid Condenser (£819)...

In this series, Mr Manual uses various vocal tones (in the chapters below) on his vintage USA-made Shure SM58 and, in this instance, a current Shure KSM11.

Shure says 'The KSM11 Vocal Microphone Capsule redefines vocal performance by providing a prized combination of full lows, clear mids and high-end detail, without requiring extensive EQ. A cardioid condenser designed specifically for live performance, event recording, and premium streaming, the KSM11 allows systems to present live vocals that must be heard and believed. ' £819 approx.

Chapters are provided so you can jump between similar sections, hear the differences, and see how Mr Manual moves relative to the mic - what you see is what you get! There's no processing (only the addition of reverb), and volume levels may be a bit wild, but Mr Manual thought it better to leave things as they are, so you know what you're getting. The song excerpt is "Mr Manual" by Mr Manual, so there are no copyright issues!

00:00 Intro
00:07 Shure SM58 Mid/Low Textures
00:33 Shure SM58 Higher Vocal Textures
01:00 Shure SM58 Soul/Blues Shouting
01:14 Shure SM58 Quieter Textures
01:25 Shure SM58 Whispering & Low Textures
02:09 Shure SM58 Speech
02:36 Shure KSM11 Mid/Low Textures
03:02 Shure KSM11 Higher Vocal Textures
03:30 Shure KSM11 Soul/Blues Shouting
03:42 Shure KSM11 Quieter Textures
03:56 Shure KSM11 Whispering & Low Textures
04:39 Shure KSM11 Speech