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ST at 22:12, 10 September 2022

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	I got the Audix VX-5 in 2018. It is an excellent microphone that took the number two spot on my list. Since then, the Sennheiser e 965 has bumped it down to number three.		I got the Audix VX-5 in 2018. It is an excellent microphone that took the number two spot on my list. Since then, the Sennheiser e 965 has bumped it down to number three.

	The AKG C585, Rode S1, and the Shure Beta 87a sound very similar to me. Well defined, accurate, but lacking the lustre of the Neumann KMS105 and Sennheiser e 965.		The AKG C585, Rode S1, and the Shure Beta 87a sound very similar to me. Well defined, accurate, but lacking the lustre of the Neumann KMS105 and Sennheiser e 965. The AKG C585 comes ahead of the others because it has switches to provide -10 dB attenuation and low-frequency roll-off. This is good for controlling the [[Proximity Effect\|proximity effect]] that occurs with many directional microphones when you use the close-microphone technique ("eat the mic").

	The AKG C585 comes ahead of the others because it has switches to provide -10 dB attenuation and low-frequency roll-off. This is good for controlling the [[Proximity Effect\|proximity effect]] that occurs with many directional microphones when you use the close-microphone technique ("eat the mic").

	The Shure Beta 87a is at the bottom of the list because it was the most difficult to control for feedback of all of the condenser microphones. This would be a concern in a handheld situation.		The Shure Beta 87a is at the bottom of the list because it was the most difficult to control for feedback of all of the condenser microphones. This would be a concern in a handheld situation.

ST at 05:51, 16 June 2022

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			* [[Sennheiser MD 441]] $999
	* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619		* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619
	** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445] $619		** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445] $619
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			* Sennheiser MD 441
	* Sennheiser MD 435		* Sennheiser MD 435
	* Sennheiser MD 445		* Sennheiser MD 445
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	=== Application - High-Volume - Gain before Feedback ===		=== Application - High-Volume - Gain before Feedback ===
	We are considering high-volume applications where gain before feedback is the priority		We are considering high-volume applications where gain before feedback is the priority
	# Sennheiser MD 445 / Sennheiser MM 445 Wireless capsule		# Sennheiser MD 441 / Sennheiser MD 445 / Sennheiser MM 445 Wireless capsule
	# Sennheiser MD 435		# Sennheiser MD 435
	# Beyerdynamic M88		# Beyerdynamic M88
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	# EV N/D767a		# EV N/D767a
	# Shure Beta 58a		# Shure Beta 58a

			The [[Sennheiser MD 441]] is tied with the [[Sennheiser MD 445]] for first choice. Sennheiser released this microphone in 1971. The apocryphal tale is this was the result of a challenge at Sennheiser to create a dynamic microphone that is as good as a condenser. There is a five-position roll-off selector and a brilliance switch, making it easy to adjust the response right on the microphone. It has a tight supercardioid polar pattern. The [[Gain Before Feedback\|gain before feedback]] sets it ahead of everything else on the list except the Sennheiser MD 445 below. Projection and clarity are exceptional. [[Sennheiser MD 441\|Read more]]


	The [[Sennheiser MD 445]] is my first choice. Sennheiser released this microphone in late 2020. It has an extremely tight supercardioid polar pattern. The [[Gain Before Feedback\|gain before feedback]] sets it ahead of everything else on the list. It has a lift in the upper midrange and details in the highs that comes close to sounding like a good condenser microphone. This also helps me to project, compete, and be heard in a busy stage mix. [[Sennheiser MD 445\|Read more]]		The [[Sennheiser MD 445]] is my first choice. Sennheiser released this microphone in late 2020. It has an extremely tight supercardioid polar pattern. The [[Gain Before Feedback\|gain before feedback]] sets it ahead of everything else on the list. It has a lift in the upper midrange and details in the highs that comes close to sounding like a good condenser microphone. This also helps me to project, compete, and be heard in a busy stage mix. [[Sennheiser MD 445\|Read more]]


	The Sennheiser MD 435 is perhaps the only microphone with a cardioid polar pattern I would happily use with an {{L1}}. Like its sibling (MD 445), the MD 435 has a vocal flattering EQ, and the off-axis rejection is very good for a cardioid microphone. The sound is excellent, with less emphasis in the upper midrange compared to the MD 445. For a female vocalist, I would consider this instead of the MD 445.		The Sennheiser MD 435 is perhaps the only microphone with a cardioid polar pattern I would happily use with an {{L1}}. Like its sibling (MD 445), the MD 435 has a vocal flattering EQ, and the off-axis rejection is very good for a cardioid microphone. The sound is excellent, with less emphasis in the upper midrange compared to the MD 445. For a female vocalist, I would consider this instead of the MD 445.

ST at 22:22, 17 January 2022

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	* [[Sennheiser MD 435]] $619
	* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619		* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619
	** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445] $619		** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445] $619
			* [[Sennheiser MD 435]] $619
	* [[Beyerdynamic M88 N(c)]] $499		* [[Beyerdynamic M88 N(c)]] $499
	* [https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58a Shure Beta 58a] $300		* [https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58a Shure Beta 58a] $300
	* [http://www.audixusa.com/Acrobat/OM5_spec_sheet.pdf Audix OM5] $265		* [http://www.audixusa.com/Acrobat/OM5_spec_sheet.pdf Audix OM5] $265
			* [https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/nd767a EV N/D767a] $150
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	* Shure Beta 58a		* Shure Beta 58a
	* Audix OM5		* Audix OM5
			* EV N/D767a

	See the section at the end (Testing) for details about how I tested.		See the section at the end (Testing) for details about how I tested.
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	# Beyerdynamic M88		# Beyerdynamic M88
	# Audix OM5		# Audix OM5
			# EV N/D767a
	# Shure Beta 58a		# Shure Beta 58a

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	The Audix OM5 sounds good, has a tight hypercardioid polar pattern, and there is a ToneMatch Preset for it.		The Audix OM5 sounds good, has a tight hypercardioid polar pattern, and there is a ToneMatch Preset for it.

	The Shure Beta 58a is a fine upgrade from a Shure SM 58 (cardioid polar pattern). ~~However~~, the others on the list sound better to me.		The EV N/D767a is a terrific microphone, supercardioid polar pattern, and there is a ToneMatch Preset for it. It was a bargain before they were discontinued about five years ago.

			The Shure Beta 58a is a fine upgrade from a Shure SM 58 (cardioid polar pattern). I have several of these on hand for vocalists who insist on using a Shure microphone. I put them through their paces in a recent review. While I understand their popularity, the others on the list sound better to me.

	=== Application - Soloist ===		=== Application - Soloist ===

ST at 22:04, 17 January 2022

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	=== Application - High-Volume - Gain before Feedback ===		=== Application - High-Volume - Gain before Feedback ===
	We are considering high-volume applications where gain before feedback is the priority		We are considering high-volume applications where gain before feedback is the priority
	# Sennheiser MD 445		# Sennheiser MD 445 / Sennheiser MM 445 Wireless capsule
	# Sennheiser MD 435		# Sennheiser MD 435
	# Beyerdynamic M88		# Beyerdynamic M88
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	=== Application - Soloist ===		=== Application - Soloist ===
	# Neumann KMS 105		# Neumann KMS 105 / [[Neumann KK 205]] Wireless capsule with Sennheiser EW-D Wireless
	# Sennheiser e 965		# Sennheiser e 965
	# Audix VX-5		# Audix VX-5

ST at 21:56, 17 January 2022

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	[[File:L1 Pro32 Sennheiser EW-D Neumann KK 205 1024 x 987.jpg\|~~300px~~\|right\|Neumann KK 205 with EW-D and L1 Pro32]]		[[File:L1 Pro32 Sennheiser EW-D Neumann KK 205 1024 x 987.jpg\|250px\|right\|Neumann KK 205 with EW-D and L1 Pro32]]
	I've recently updated all my wireless equipment for guitar and public speaking. The next step was vocal microphones. I perform with a microphone on a stand while I play guitar so I don't need a wireless microphone. However, I still do sound for others occasionally. Since I've been enjoying the clean, uncluttered look of running wireless it was time to reexamine everything.		I've recently updated all my wireless equipment for guitar and public speaking. The next step was vocal microphones. I perform with a microphone on a stand while I play guitar so I don't need a wireless microphone. However, I still do sound for others occasionally. Since I've been enjoying the clean, uncluttered look of running wireless it was time to reexamine everything.

ST at 21:55, 17 January 2022

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	===Dynamic ===		===Dynamic ===
	* [[Sennheiser MD 435]] $619		* [[Sennheiser MD 435]] $619
	** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445]
	* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619		* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619
			** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445] $619
	* [[Beyerdynamic M88 N(c)]] $499		* [[Beyerdynamic M88 N(c)]] $499
	* [https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58a Shure Beta 58a] $300		* [https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58a Shure Beta 58a] $300

ST at 21:54, 17 January 2022

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	=== Condenser ===		=== Condenser ===
	* [https://en-de.neumann.com/kms-105 Neumann KMS 105] $799		* [https://en-de.neumann.com/kms-105 Neumann KMS 105] $799
			** [[Neumann KK 205]] Wireless microphone capsule equivalent for KMS 105 $999
	* [http://rodemicrophones.com/S1WhatsNew.htm Rode S1] $599		* [http://rodemicrophones.com/S1WhatsNew.htm Rode S1] $599
	* [http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/beta/beta-87a-vocal-microphone Shure Beta 87a] $462		* [http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/beta/beta-87a-vocal-microphone Shure Beta 87a] $462
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	* [[Sennheiser MD 435]] $619		* [[Sennheiser MD 435]] $619
			** [https://sennheiser.com/mm-445 Wireless Capsule Sennheiser MM 445]
	* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619		* [[Sennheiser MD 445]] $619
	* [[Beyerdynamic M88 N(c)]] $499		* [[Beyerdynamic M88 N(c)]] $499

ST at 21:48, 17 January 2022

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	[[File:L1 Pro32 Sennheiser EW-D Neumann KK 205 1024 x 987.jpg\|300px\|right\|Neumann KK 205 with EW-D and L1 Pro32]]		[[File:L1 Pro32 Sennheiser EW-D Neumann KK 205 1024 x 987.jpg\|300px\|right\|Neumann KK 205 with EW-D and L1 Pro32]]
	I've recently updated all my wireless equipment for guitar and public speaking. The next step was vocal microphones. I perform with a microphone on a stand while I play guitar so I don't need a wireless microphone. However, I've been enjoying the clean, uncluttered look of running wireless~~. It~~ was time to reexamine everything.		I've recently updated all my wireless equipment for guitar and public speaking. The next step was vocal microphones. I perform with a microphone on a stand while I play guitar so I don't need a wireless microphone. However, I still do sound for others occasionally. Since I've been enjoying the clean, uncluttered look of running wireless it was time to reexamine everything.

	After going through every microphone in my ~~microphone~~ cabinet I'm happy to confirm the impressions I have shared ~~below~~.		After going through every microphone in my cabinet I'm happy to confirm the impressions I have shared in this article.
	=== History ===		=== History ===
	<html><details><summary>Details</summary></html>		<html><details><summary>Details</summary></html>

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	[[File:L1 Pro32 Sennheiser EW-D Neumann KK 205 1024 x 987.jpg\|300px\|right\|Neumann KK 205 with EW-D and L1 Pro32]]		[[File:L1 Pro32 Sennheiser EW-D Neumann KK 205 1024 x 987.jpg\|300px\|right\|Neumann KK 205 with EW-D and L1 Pro32]]
	I've recently updated all my wireless equipment for guitar and public speaking. The next step was vocal microphones. I perform with a microphone on a stand while I play guitar so I don't need a wireless microphone. However, I've been enjoying the clean, uncluttered look of running wireless. It was time to ~~review~~ everything.		I've recently updated all my wireless equipment for guitar and public speaking. The next step was vocal microphones. I perform with a microphone on a stand while I play guitar so I don't need a wireless microphone. However, I've been enjoying the clean, uncluttered look of running wireless. It was time to reexamine everything.

	After going through ~~everything~~ in my microphone cabinet I'm happy to confirm the impressions I have shared below.		After going through every microphone in my microphone cabinet I'm happy to confirm the impressions I have shared below.
			=== History ===
	<html><details><summary>~~History~~</summary></html>		<html><details><summary>Details</summary></html>
	==== Jan 2022 ====		==== Jan 2022 ====
	Updated to include		Updated to include

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 |RightHead = Vocal Microphones for the {{L1}} Review
-|RightBody = This is a review of several vocal microphones to be used with the Bose {{L1}} Portable PA Products. <br>This article is applicable to all {{L1}} and L1 Pro models.
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-Last updated July 2021 to include
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 * [https://audixusa.com/products/vx5/ Audix VX-5] Condenser, Supercardiod
 * [[Sennheiser e 965]] Condenser, Supercardiod/Cardioid
 * [[Sennheiser MD 435]] Dynamic, Supercardioid
 * [[Sennheiser MD 445]] Dynamic, Cardioid
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 Originally posted to [https://community.bose.com/t5/Portable-PA/Microphone-Review-Comparison/m-p/314292 the Bose Community in 2004], updated in 2015, 2021, 2022.
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 == Introduction ==