0:00 A dynamic headset mic (no power required) 0:39 Sound quality and output level 2:15 As a mic for speech 3:10 As a mic for music vocals (live) 4:37 Conclusions: a good mic for live background vocals
Hi Jeff, here in the UK I did see a guitar busker on roller skates with his amp on his back who used a Sure SM58 suspended around his neck using a Harmonica harness a la Bob Dylan, the harness was slightly adapted to hold the mic but it seemed to work a treat! Any thoughts on that? -Steve ( County Durham. U.K)
Ooh that sounds like a tricky setup ;-) I would definitely prefer a headset mic vs. an SM58 suspended in an ad hoc way, but maybe it's just my imagination getting the best of me. The difference between the SM58 and the WH20 is quite audible in the studio, but live not so much.
I'm a singing drummer who often uses an SM58. The review is helpful, but I wonder if there is a very similar wired mic design that is better quality for lead vocals. I sing both lead and background parts. It's a great help for the mic to follow my mouth as I move around the set. I don't want a wireless mic. I prefer a mic with a long arm that I can bend over toward my mouth and move away or turn on/off when needed. Thanks.
Due to the fact that they are smaller and lighter, headset mics will never reproduce as much bass as a standard dynamic mic like the SM58. And since drumsets are so loud, it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to get a condenser mic to work for you, even if it would offer a better high frequency response. So if you want a singing drummer mic that follows your mouth, I think that this would be the best type of mic for you. You could certainly look into what other brands offer as far as headset dynamic mics are concerned, to find a better headset for example, but the overall sound of the mic won't be very different I don't think. Good luck.
Thank you for making this extensive review. I was about to buy the WH20 exactly FOR speech! It's a shame too, the microphone has an attractive price tag.
Thanks for your comment. I ended up getting the more expensive AT803 for my videos and have been using it happily for the last few months for my more recent videos.
Hello . Thank you for your review. I am a drummer doing backing Vocals only i have a wh20xlr however in any live situation am unable to get the volume / output to a " audible" level with band , always feedsback before this point irrespective of pa placement or my position..... Any ideas how to increase volume please. Uk options if that might make a difference
My suggestions: (1) You'll have to get as far away from the PA speakers as you possibly can. (2) It is a cardioid pattern mic so you should orient the back of the mic toward the PA speakers as much as is possible. (3) Cut out the higher frequencies from your voice on the mixer, if possible. Good luck.
What model headset would you recommend for a drummer ? Would this be good or have you tried something better ? I do see there is a little bit less volume with the WH
This mic seemed pretty good for a drummer but honestly I haven't tried any other headset mics. Since the WH20 is a dynamic mic, it's going to need more gain than the condenser mics. But on the other hand, it'll be tougher and more durable in case of an accident or moisture (vs. a condenser mic).
This is a dynamic mic so it requires a preamp just like a SM58 does. I also have a video of sound samples comparing this mic to the SM58 using a Roland amp.
@@TrevorMarty69 I see this mic as a live vocal mic so I'd expect it to be used via an amp or a mixing board. But you can certainly power it with any preamp you like. :)
How do you think this mic will work if connected to the new Behringer Vocoder keyboard, please? I have an SM58 but I need to be able the manoeuvre without being tied down to a static mic stand.
@@monsterjazzlicks It should definitely work fine but yeah there will definitely be less bass when compared with an SM58. Why not order from a shop with a good return policy and try it? That way if it's not good enough you can just return it.
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic Thanks a lot. Do you know of any other suitable professional headset microphones which could be used with the Behringer Vocoder please?
0:00 A dynamic headset mic (no power required)
0:39 Sound quality and output level
2:15 As a mic for speech
3:10 As a mic for music vocals (live)
4:37 Conclusions: a good mic for live background vocals
Not too many people share their experiences with headset mics. Thanks for the video!
You're welcome 👍
Really helpful Jeffrey. Thank you!
Cheers!
Hi Jeff, here in the UK I did see a guitar busker on roller skates with his amp on his back who used a Sure SM58 suspended around his neck using a Harmonica harness a la Bob Dylan, the harness was slightly adapted to hold the mic but it seemed to work a treat! Any thoughts on that? -Steve ( County Durham. U.K)
Ooh that sounds like a tricky setup ;-) I would definitely prefer a headset mic vs. an SM58 suspended in an ad hoc way, but maybe it's just my imagination getting the best of me. The difference between the SM58 and the WH20 is quite audible in the studio, but live not so much.
Thanks for sharing, Jeffrey!
A good summary. Thanks.
Cheers
The best review I found. Thank you!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for letting me know!
I'm a singing drummer who often uses an SM58. The review is helpful, but I wonder if there is a very similar wired mic design that is better quality for lead vocals. I sing both lead and background parts. It's a great help for the mic to follow my mouth as I move around the set. I don't want a wireless mic. I prefer a mic with a long arm that I can bend over toward my mouth and move away or turn on/off when needed. Thanks.
Due to the fact that they are smaller and lighter, headset mics will never reproduce as much bass as a standard dynamic mic like the SM58. And since drumsets are so loud, it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to get a condenser mic to work for you, even if it would offer a better high frequency response. So if you want a singing drummer mic that follows your mouth, I think that this would be the best type of mic for you. You could certainly look into what other brands offer as far as headset dynamic mics are concerned, to find a better headset for example, but the overall sound of the mic won't be very different I don't think. Good luck.
Thank you for making this extensive review. I was about to buy the WH20 exactly FOR speech! It's a shame too, the microphone has an attractive price tag.
Thanks for your comment. I ended up getting the more expensive AT803 for my videos and have been using it happily for the last few months for my more recent videos.
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really helpful
Nice thanks
Hello . Thank you for your review. I am a drummer doing backing Vocals only i have a wh20xlr however in any live situation am unable to get the volume / output to a " audible" level with band , always feedsback before this point irrespective of pa placement or my position..... Any ideas how to increase volume please.
Uk options if that might make a difference
My suggestions: (1) You'll have to get as far away from the PA speakers as you possibly can. (2) It is a cardioid pattern mic so you should orient the back of the mic toward the PA speakers as much as is possible. (3) Cut out the higher frequencies from your voice on the mixer, if possible. Good luck.
What model headset would you recommend for a drummer ? Would this be good or have you tried something better ? I do see there is a little bit less volume with the WH
This mic seemed pretty good for a drummer but honestly I haven't tried any other headset mics. Since the WH20 is a dynamic mic, it's going to need more gain than the condenser mics. But on the other hand, it'll be tougher and more durable in case of an accident or moisture (vs. a condenser mic).
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic Does this headset require a battery? To my knowledge it shouldn’t if it is XLR new plug directly into the mixer
@@Parkster44 No battery required - it's dynamic so no power needed. Just plug the XLR into a mixer.
Thank you.
hello, can i connect this mic directly to an audio interface connected to my computer?
This mic terminates with an XLR cable. So if the audio interface has an XLR input, then yes.
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic thanks
Thank you for this review. I wonder are you using a preamp with the mic or not? Thank you.
This is a dynamic mic so it requires a preamp just like a SM58 does. I also have a video of sound samples comparing this mic to the SM58 using a Roland amp.
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic If I'm understanding you are using the Roland amp as the pre amp for the mic? What sort of vocal preamp would you recommend?
@@TrevorMarty69 I see this mic as a live vocal mic so I'd expect it to be used via an amp or a mixing board. But you can certainly power it with any preamp you like. :)
How do you think this mic will work if connected to the new Behringer Vocoder keyboard, please? I have an SM58 but I need to be able the manoeuvre without being tied down to a static mic stand.
It should work fine if you get the XLR version of the WH20, like I did.
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic It will be loud enough in the bass frequency
@@monsterjazzlicks It should definitely work fine but yeah there will definitely be less bass when compared with an SM58. Why not order from a shop with a good return policy and try it? That way if it's not good enough you can just return it.
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic Thanks a lot. Do you know of any other suitable professional headset microphones which could be used with the Behringer Vocoder please?
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic Does the Shure microphone have an on/off switch did you notice please?
I need to know exactly how to use the shure wh20 and what it plugs into
The XLR version plugs into the XLR input of either a mixing board or an audio interface.
Hello, is it possible to connect this microphone directly to the mixer or amplifier?
Yes and yes
ciao, Its ok for live session for flute?
I'm not sure this mic is the best for live flute. I'd recommend the Audix ADX 10 FLP for live flute.
I'm a singing drummer thx for this video
You're welcome
have you found a way to eq for male vocals ,thanks
For the WH20 I found myself just boosting the bass.
@@JeffreySchmidtMusic thank you
giving us a lecture on wh20?! lol
don't watch it then...