I use D5's in live music performances and they are fantastic! The vocal clarity is amazing! No issues with feedback either. I didn't think anything could pull me away from the SM58 and then i tried the D5. Great Mic. you won't be disappointed.
Same here, just bought a D5 and it's impressive how much gain it can take avove the 58 (in the same room with the PA at broil) without feedback. There seems to be a higher tolerance to SPL too
I used these in radio when we had numerous guests in the studio and they’re great. They’re so good I actually stopped using the Shure SM7B that we normally used on air in favor of the D5.
i will get the xm8500 as i see no difference between them both and for cheap, i have a big budget but i cannot be bothered buying 200 dollars worth of dynamics when the xm8500 has its endgame sound *(for me)*
I have used the D5 for about 5 years now. I also have SM58s, Beta 58s and Beta 87As for vocal use as well. I was using the Beta 87a as my primary vocal mic but found in certain situations I would have to plugin to a sound board that didn't have Phantom power. So I started carrying around my D5 as an alternative because to me it sounded the closest to the 87 but in dynamic form. I would not hesitate equipping a stage full of D5s for vocals, but at least at this point they're still not as rider friendly as the Shure offerings which is why I keep those in my arsenal.
Personal opinion: XM8500 = almost hollow and brittle sounding. Would struggle to get that to easily sit in a full mix. e835 = too much low end cut and 5KHz boost (sibilance) for my liking. SM58 = will survive a nuclear apocalypse but too muddy in the low mids. Will work well with some EQ. D5 = similar to the SM58 but would a slight scoop around 200-250Hz (pre-EQ'd to get rid of that muddiness). I was at a gig this weekend where all they had were the Behringers. Struggled to get it to work without a lot of mixer input. Happened to have my personal D5 in my bag so I gave it to the lead singer - flat EQ with a touch of compression and it immediately just worked in that context. I've owned the D5 for a little over a decade. Taken it on many, many tours and, besides for the AKG logo looking scratched up, it has never missed a beat. There's no perfect mic and each vocalist would ideally have their own mic that compliments the timbre of their voice but, as a high baritone singer, the D5 has been unbeatable for me.
I'm fairly new to microphones, interfaces, near-field monitors, flat-response -critical listening- headphones, digital audio workstations, etc. In my short journey researching the world of audio I am getting the impression that: everybody hears differently -some people are better trained than others; audio equipment, and the listening environment, play a role in what we hear; we rarely wonder how a microphone could sound after post-processing, and judge based on what we hear with no processing; lastly, biases play a role in favoring one microphone over another. The world of audio has a lot of diversity, and everybody has an opinion. I once heard Mike Delgaudio (Booth Junkie) say that the first thing he looks at -when considering a microphone purchase- is its frequency response chart! I am assuming that, over the years, he has learned to look at measurements to get a sense of how a microphone is going to perform on his voice. I'm currently trying to get a sense for what the frequency response chart for my voice is, in the hopes that I can develop that skill too. I'm years away, probably. Where I live, I have no access to a store where I can go to try before I buy. Given that, I really appreciate UA-cam channels -like yours- that provide a reference for us to hear; pay attention; hear again; only to jump to another channel, seeking to repeat the exercise, but with a different "reference". Thank you for what you do. I first bought the XM8500 (dark) and played with it for quite a while. I then decided to go to the other extreme (bright), and bought the Sennheiser e835, which I like better on my voice (based on my ears, my room, and my audio playback system). My next step is to have Lenny B make me a preset for both microphones, to then compare them again, and see what comes out of it. I heard Bandrew -from the UA-cam Podcastage channel- say that the XM8500 (with post-processing) should do the trick for anyone considering a podcast, or a UA-cam channel. So, XM8500 with a preset from Lenny B is something I'd like to hear, and compare it to the e835, also with a Lenny B preset. What is currently stopping me is my desire to (acoustically) treat my room first. Anyway. This is just a new hobby and I'm enjoying all the experimentation, tinkering and audio hallucinations. Back to enjoying life, and sound.
we record often our gigs live and have one D5 and SM58. Playing regularly on a small stage. I use the D5 alreday as i is better using a harmony pedal. This weekend i gave the lead singer my D5 as she was complaining for bad in-ear sound. She said never had such good sound. Later i compared the tracks when we are not singing to see how much comes true. The SM58 has the full drumkit on it standing even further away on stage. The D5 has the drum far in the background. With the D5 we can use harmony pedal, with SM58 that does not work. We will replace the SM58 by D5. No doubt what is better for live: D5!
Great review! I "think" I like the e835 better than the D5, although they're both great. That said, I just bought, then immediately returned two e835's, but not because they sound bad (they're awesome). The problem I have with them is that I host karaoke, and the e835 creates too much low rumble/feedback for me to handle with multiple singers taking turns. It's virtually impossible to "set it and forget it," so to speak. So, I just ordered two sE Electronics V7 mics to try. I've heard a lot of good things about the V7 and feedback rejection. I haven't received them yet, but I hope they live up to their reputation.
how was it? I have Se Elec V7x, sounds good but I need to know my distance bec sensitivity to proximity effect/ plosives. Thinking of getting D5 to compare.
@@onzkicg The two SE V7 mics I own work great. I have also purchased two SE V7x mics since, and I like them, too. Plosives are definitely a thing with the SE V7x mics if used for vocals, though. I recommend using pop-on wind screens with those.
If you like the XM8500, you'll love this Behringer BA 85A Dynamic Super Cardioid Microphone. This is basically a copy of the Shure beta 58A. It was selling for like $32, but now it's getting real popular and the price went up to $50.
D5 and XM8500 sound exactly the same in your demonstration. Buy either one, they both sound great for the price. SM58 at this distance (5 or 6 inches) sounds fuller, retaining more body in your voice. But it has less clarity in the high frequencies. Getting up closer to the D5 would bring back those low frequencies that were thinned out by being further away. The AKG D5 is definitely a mic that requires the person to stay right up on it and not move around much. When you're up close, I think it sounds better than the SM58. But the 58 would be a more forgiving choice to put up on amateur open mic night.
I just got a akg d5. I like it better than my e835 and my sure. I didn't ge5 to compare it to my sennhauser e935 yet or my ev nd96.which I really love for feedback resistance. The sennhauser picks up more nuances from the vocals but feedbacks alot more if u have a band around u or a really small room with no sound dampening. The akg is more powerful. I had to turn down my vocals alot compared to every other mike mentioned ☝️up there. But not too much feedback . I might come back after I try it ne t to the ev at home. Im traveling and busking right now.
So is there a solution for the feedback? Cause I use it as a stage mic and the speakers are pointing just a bit towards it, and it makes a lot of feedback sound if I turn the mic on a high volume.
Great video, very useful...Probs will get the AKG D5, I plan to use it for a singing mic and a gaming mic, I wonder if it will be decent for gaming since I will put it at about a 2 feet distance from me.
Hi! First of all, thank you very much for your reviews, which I find very useful. That said, I would like to ask you a little bit off-topic question (sorry for that). I'm going to buy my first mic in order to record my voice while singing. By the way, I don't think I'm going to buy a condenser mic, for I'm going to sing and to record in an untreated room, at my parents' house. Therefore, I think I'm going to buy a dynamic mic, choosing between the Shure SM58 and the Sennheiser E835. In particular, my choice will mainly depend on which one of these two mics might have less background noise, considering the "unfriendly" environment where I'm going to use it. So, my question is the following: if you were in my shoes, which one of those two mics do you think you would choose? Please, also consider that I do not aim to get perfect recordings: it would be enough for me to get acceptable results in order to record song covers (just for fun). Thank you very much in advance and sorry for bothering you (and for my bad english as well, as I'm not a native speaker).
Hey Simone! Both will do similar jobs at rejection. If you have the money...pick up both and return the one you like less. If you don't have the money...I would suggest the sm58. It is a classic for a reason. Let me know which one you buy...and good luck!
@@DarkCornerStudios First of all, thank you very much for your quick response! It will be very helpful for me in order to make my choice. Unfortunately, I don't have enough money to buy (and thus, try) both at the same time, although that would be the best solution by far! The SM58 has been my first option for days now, and your answer seems to confirm that it would be a good choice. However, I've also read on the internet that the E835 could be more suitable for my voice and my singing style (low-mid volume, "soft" singing), whereas the SM58 would be the best choice for high volume, screaming and loud singing styles. By the way, apart from these issues related to voice types and different singing styles, my first concern is about noise rejection, and that's why I asked you that question in my previous comment. Now, knowing that both mics do similar jobs at rejection, I'm able to make my choice focusing on other issues as well. Thank you very much again! 🙏 I will surely let you know which will be my final choice, as soon as I make up my mind 💪🏻
I have been using AKG D5 since 2017 for singing and its just amazing.. for vocals its the best mic while I have found SM58 to be much better for musical instruments.
'Part from the berry, I struggled to hear significant differences. I did see the sennheiser e835 get significantly wrecked by the rest of the e-series, but here, they were quite similar - i wonder if it's your voice! the sennheiser shootout turned me on to super-cardiod (e 965), hence the interest in the AKG D5
I personally hate supercardioid microphones, because most of the time when I do sound (usually in church or very small giggs) the people on stage don't have a clue how to speak into a mic correctly...
I am quite disappointed with my SM58 at this point. It sounds too muddy, too much low end. I record music in my room and I cannot get the vocals to sit right in the mix. Quite frustrating. Now I will be frustrated whether to pick the AKG or the Sennheiser. You have been quite informative, sir.
@@zKo87 seriously though ..there are few bad mics...just many wrong ones. Eg sing into an r84 and it sounds dark and masked but spectral balance a little and its a beautiful thing and can take way more eq gain than most others. Its the mics contour, transient response, pre/impedance and cable....that is if you are producing music that has space for eg doing metal just get a 58 and you cant tell the diff...rec norah jones well thats a diff story. Thats also why direct monitoring as per eh steinberg, the singer can hear comp/eq/rev to fit their needs but print as the raw mic signal.
Hi! Amazing video. I wanted to know your thoughts on which microphone among these would be best for recording rock singing vocals. Again, amazing job at the video!
@@DarkCornerStudios Firstly, damn! thanks for the super quick response. Secondly, I am actually recording metal screams and stuff. Do you think a condenser will work well with the screams and growls?
@@aniruddhmaitra1728 well...eventually...but no. Sm58 is a good go to. The D5 is a nice option as well...but it is easy to go off axis with a supercardioid. So sm58 it is!
@@DarkCornerStudios I see. The only thing that keeps me a bit skeptical about the sm58 is how quiet it is and coz it is costlier here in India. I will think on it and weigh my variables. Thanks a TON for the advice!!
Would like to see this compared with SE V7-the mic I probably would have bought had I known about it when I bought the SM58 (which I’m not unhappy with, but would like more high frequency and less low-end boominess)
The SM58 off-axis sounded pretty bad - phased and muddied. The D5 off-axis kept its tone and crispness better. It also had much better proximity-effect tone and clarity, which is really important when you're eating the mic, trying to be heard above the instrument noise. The D5 clarity and tone also sounded like it would cut through more than the SM58. Thanks for the review.
Hey! Im about to buy my first microphone and I think the AKG D5 its a better option than de sm58, because my voice is kind of low (baritone maybe), and sm58 let more low frequences pass. So, what do you think? Greetings from Ecuador.
Hi Bernardo, Get the AKG D5. I am also a baritone. I’ve been using the sm58 for a couple of years and it sounds muddy for our type of voice. Even the sm57 sounds better than the sm58. However, it commits on the lack of pop filter and proximity. I am thinking about getting the AKG D5, for its clarity.
Hey ! Really complete video and very informative, thank you so much ! Also, I’m a singer and would like to buy my first ever microphone to do covers at home (my room is not soundproof) so I was about to go with the SM58 since it seems to be a crowd’s fav, but Im seeing great reviews on the AKG D5. I love both sounds and not sure which one will suit my voice better. Any advice ? 🤗 (my voice goes easily in the highs/ female voice)
It's tough to just throw a mic out there based on a style of a voice. The D5 is a great pick...but if you can spare a few extra dollars...the Shure Beta58 is amazing for a supercardioid
i think for a dynamic mic test you've been way to far away all the time, i think the AKG sounds best up close, when you're so far away, it sounds very brittle
I just can't seem to decide what to get, mics are so much more confusing to me than headphones lmao. Should I get a 120ish dollar cheap XLR setup with the XM8500? Or just a simpler USB microphone like the elgato wave 1? If that even is a good USB mic for under 150 dollars.... Ugh I'm so tired of this I'm about to just flip a coin and get one randomly... Even if I don't stream or record or anything I still want the best possible mic, but I'm starting to think all this research for mic quality that I cant even tell the difference in UA-cam videos at least, just isn't worth the hassle.
This thing would suit you just fine for both. Keep in mind though...being a supercardioid, you have to make sure you stay on the mic as best you can...so it will drop off if you are talking to the side. The SM58 or Sennheiser e835 wouldnt have that issue...
All right guys, this is a blind question from a blind person! How do I know which side is the front of the microphone if I am blind? I noticed that there is a little rectangle slot where the switch to mute or unmute the microphone should be. I am just wondering which side is the front of the microphone. Thank you for all the answers and enjoy the comment that may appear here soon.
Two ways! First is most microphones will have a textured grille on the front. The bottom of the mic will have an xlr port with three prongs. Also...the front of this particular mic will be bigger than the back/bottom
Aw dude...I have no idea. It is a great question, though I am not the guy to answer that. When you do find someone to tell you...let me know too. Cheers and I hope you find the answers you need!
I'm new to the microphone/audio space. I first bought an SM58, running it into a UMC22 usb interface. While I appreciated the SM58 build quality, I really needed to bump my gain to get any appreciable volume out of it, which was then too noisy as a result. The D5 was definitely a hotter mic, and required about 25% less gain for the same output level. I also appreciate the supercardoid pattern, which helps limit the off-axis noise, like my nearby keyboard. It seems a cloud lifter/SE DM1 Dynamite mic amplifier for these dynamic mics is often needed for applications when you're not right up against the mic. I've got a DM1 on order...Thanks for the video.
Вот эти подрезанные низа и не дают Д5 стать народным микрофоном. Ну и ещё форма надкусанного эскимо, конечно. Для тонких песен для меня ХМ8500 первой ревизии интереснее звучит. Е835 мощнее, а недавно купленный старый АТМ41НЕ бьёт всех.
I have the sm58, akgd5 and sennheiser935 all are great but the 935 is the best sounding then d5 then sm58. Sm58 is good for podcast for its warm sounding tone.
On a gig i supported wirh pa, the band -a skatepunk metalband verry loud - insisted on the sm58.... Result: feedback feedback feedback a squealing pig. After some annoying minutes i justgave him the sennheiser e845. Better sound and far less sqealing pigs. Done! I am not a fan of the sm58 sorry
I use D5's in live music performances and they are fantastic! The vocal clarity is amazing! No issues with feedback either. I didn't think anything could pull me away from the SM58 and then i tried the D5. Great Mic. you won't be disappointed.
Why don't you marry it then?
@@charlesg5085 thats such a dumb reply man, grow up
Same here, just bought a D5 and it's impressive how much gain it can take avove the 58 (in the same room with the PA at broil) without feedback.
There seems to be a higher tolerance to SPL too
I used these in radio when we had numerous guests in the studio and they’re great. They’re so good I actually stopped using the Shure SM7B that we normally used on air in favor of the D5.
sm58 sounds fuller to me
@@martinkulik9466 more low end but less high end
Good mic have the e845 really nice sm58 always solid but akgd5 seems really good will give it a try xm1800 wow not bad from behringer
i will get the xm8500 as i see no difference between them both and for cheap, i have a big budget but i cannot be bothered buying 200 dollars worth of dynamics when the xm8500 has its endgame sound *(for me)*
AKG D5. I have one since a lot of years and I love it
I have used the D5 for about 5 years now. I also have SM58s, Beta 58s and Beta 87As for vocal use as well. I was using the Beta 87a as my primary vocal mic but found in certain situations I would have to plugin to a sound board that didn't have Phantom power. So I started carrying around my D5 as an alternative because to me it sounded the closest to the 87 but in dynamic form. I would not hesitate equipping a stage full of D5s for vocals, but at least at this point they're still not as rider friendly as the Shure offerings which is why I keep those in my arsenal.
Hi if u can help
I’m debating to buy SM86 vs AKGD 5. U mention D5 sound close to SM87? Are they sound similar ? Please suggest. Thanks.
I can't wait for the inevitable hypercardioid mic review. Thumbs up for the D5, too. I really like it.
That dude is a psycho......
He should be fun
Personal opinion:
XM8500 = almost hollow and brittle sounding. Would struggle to get that to easily sit in a full mix.
e835 = too much low end cut and 5KHz boost (sibilance) for my liking.
SM58 = will survive a nuclear apocalypse but too muddy in the low mids. Will work well with some EQ.
D5 = similar to the SM58 but would a slight scoop around 200-250Hz (pre-EQ'd to get rid of that muddiness).
I was at a gig this weekend where all they had were the Behringers. Struggled to get it to work without a lot of mixer input.
Happened to have my personal D5 in my bag so I gave it to the lead singer - flat EQ with a touch of compression and it immediately just worked in that context.
I've owned the D5 for a little over a decade. Taken it on many, many tours and, besides for the AKG logo looking scratched up, it has never missed a beat.
There's no perfect mic and each vocalist would ideally have their own mic that compliments the timbre of their voice but, as a high baritone singer, the D5 has been unbeatable for me.
I'm fairly new to microphones, interfaces, near-field monitors, flat-response -critical listening- headphones, digital audio workstations, etc. In my short journey researching the world of audio I am getting the impression that: everybody hears differently -some people are better trained than others; audio equipment, and the listening environment, play a role in what we hear; we rarely wonder how a microphone could sound after post-processing, and judge based on what we hear with no processing; lastly, biases play a role in favoring one microphone over another. The world of audio has a lot of diversity, and everybody has an opinion.
I once heard Mike Delgaudio (Booth Junkie) say that the first thing he looks at -when considering a microphone purchase- is its frequency response chart! I am assuming that, over the years, he has learned to look at measurements to get a sense of how a microphone is going to perform on his voice. I'm currently trying to get a sense for what the frequency response chart for my voice is, in the hopes that I can develop that skill too. I'm years away, probably.
Where I live, I have no access to a store where I can go to try before I buy. Given that, I really appreciate UA-cam channels -like yours- that provide a reference for us to hear; pay attention; hear again; only to jump to another channel, seeking to repeat the exercise, but with a different "reference". Thank you for what you do.
I first bought the XM8500 (dark) and played with it for quite a while. I then decided to go to the other extreme (bright), and bought the Sennheiser e835, which I like better on my voice (based on my ears, my room, and my audio playback system). My next step is to have Lenny B make me a preset for both microphones, to then compare them again, and see what comes out of it. I heard Bandrew -from the UA-cam Podcastage channel- say that the XM8500 (with post-processing) should do the trick for anyone considering a podcast, or a UA-cam channel. So, XM8500 with a preset from Lenny B is something I'd like to hear, and compare it to the e835, also with a Lenny B preset. What is currently stopping me is my desire to (acoustically) treat my room first.
Anyway. This is just a new hobby and I'm enjoying all the experimentation, tinkering and audio hallucinations. Back to enjoying life, and sound.
we record often our gigs live and have one D5 and SM58. Playing regularly on a small stage. I use the D5 alreday as i is better using a harmony pedal. This weekend i gave the lead singer my D5 as she was complaining for bad in-ear sound. She said never had such good sound. Later i compared the tracks when we are not singing to see how much comes true. The SM58 has the full drumkit on it standing even further away on stage. The D5 has the drum far in the background. With the D5 we can use harmony pedal, with SM58 that does not work. We will replace the SM58 by D5. No doubt what is better for live: D5!
Went from SM58 to D5 and never looked back. Vocals just perfectly sit in the mix.
Great review! I "think" I like the e835 better than the D5, although they're both great. That said, I just bought, then immediately returned two e835's, but not because they sound bad (they're awesome). The problem I have with them is that I host karaoke, and the e835 creates too much low rumble/feedback for me to handle with multiple singers taking turns. It's virtually impossible to "set it and forget it," so to speak. So, I just ordered two sE Electronics V7 mics to try. I've heard a lot of good things about the V7 and feedback rejection. I haven't received them yet, but I hope they live up to their reputation.
Yeah...the D5 is going to be good for that.
Karaoke can be finicky especially if it is a small space...I hear ya
how was it? I have Se Elec V7x, sounds good but I need to know my distance bec sensitivity to proximity effect/ plosives. Thinking of getting D5 to compare.
@@onzkicg The two SE V7 mics I own work great. I have also purchased two SE V7x mics since, and I like them, too. Plosives are definitely a thing with the SE V7x mics if used for vocals, though. I recommend using pop-on wind screens with those.
The natural tone is on SM58, D5 has much exaggerated highs and E835 is even more extreme, but it depends from voice to voice.
Not testing like-for-like? Comparison to beta58A would be appropriate as both super-cardiod.
the Behringer xm8500, it's a huge surprise for the cost it has
If you like the XM8500, you'll love this Behringer BA 85A Dynamic Super Cardioid Microphone. This is basically a copy of the Shure beta 58A. It was selling for like $32, but now it's getting real popular and the price went up to $50.
I still have no clue how you have under 1mil , the pure production quality here is insane.
Thanks!
UA-cam is a slow burn...I will get there.
Appreciate the support!
Great Review and comparisson!
It was from great help to me!
Thanks a Lot.
D5 and XM8500 sound exactly the same in your demonstration. Buy either one, they both sound great for the price.
SM58 at this distance (5 or 6 inches) sounds fuller, retaining more body in your voice. But it has less clarity in the high frequencies. Getting up closer to the D5 would bring back those low frequencies that were thinned out by being further away. The AKG D5 is definitely a mic that requires the person to stay right up on it and not move around much. When you're up close, I think it sounds better than the SM58. But the 58 would be a more forgiving choice to put up on amateur open mic night.
lots of learning here
Thanks for the review, i just bought one and loved it!
Amazing!
Glad you like it!!
The shure sm58 sounds neutral and warm . I like it the best .
You have good ears
What a nice EQ/compression you used, bro!
my order of preference would be sm58, e835, d5
Thanks for your very helpful video. Well done!
Can you compare the microphone heil pr 37 vs akg d5 or vs ev7 and the senhheiser too please
I just got a akg d5.
I like it better than my e835 and my sure.
I didn't ge5 to compare it to my sennhauser e935 yet or my ev nd96.which I really love for feedback resistance.
The sennhauser picks up more nuances from the vocals but feedbacks alot more if u have a band around u or a really small room with no sound dampening.
The akg is more powerful.
I had to turn down my vocals alot compared to every other mike mentioned ☝️up there.
But not too much feedback .
I might come back after I try it ne t to the ev at home.
Im traveling and busking right now.
So is there a solution for the feedback? Cause I use it as a stage mic and the speakers are pointing just a bit towards it, and it makes a lot of feedback sound if I turn the mic on a high volume.
Thanks for the review, but I would spend a little extra and get an AKG D7, pretty hard to beat as a live vocal mic.
SM58 hands down. More natural.
I agree
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Cheers!
Thanks for watching and sticking around!
Great video, very useful...Probs will get the AKG D5, I plan to use it for a singing mic and a gaming mic, I wonder if it will be decent for gaming since I will put it at about a 2 feet distance from me.
2 feet away is a bit tough for any mic...other than a shotgun.
This will be a great mic for singing though.
@@DarkCornerStudios gotchu, thanks!
Hi! First of all, thank you very much for your reviews, which I find very useful. That said, I would like to ask you a little bit off-topic question (sorry for that). I'm going to buy my first mic in order to record my voice while singing. By the way, I don't think I'm going to buy a condenser mic, for I'm going to sing and to record in an untreated room, at my parents' house. Therefore, I think I'm going to buy a dynamic mic, choosing between the Shure SM58 and the Sennheiser E835. In particular, my choice will mainly depend on which one of these two mics might have less background noise, considering the "unfriendly" environment where I'm going to use it. So, my question is the following: if you were in my shoes, which one of those two mics do you think you would choose? Please, also consider that I do not aim to get perfect recordings: it would be enough for me to get acceptable results in order to record song covers (just for fun). Thank you very much in advance and sorry for bothering you (and for my bad english as well, as I'm not a native speaker).
Hey Simone!
Both will do similar jobs at rejection.
If you have the money...pick up both and return the one you like less.
If you don't have the money...I would suggest the sm58.
It is a classic for a reason.
Let me know which one you buy...and good luck!
@@DarkCornerStudios First of all, thank you very much for your quick response! It will be very helpful for me in order to make my choice.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough money to buy (and thus, try) both at the same time, although that would be the best solution by far!
The SM58 has been my first option for days now, and your answer seems to confirm that it would be a good choice.
However, I've also read on the internet that the E835 could be more suitable for my voice and my singing style (low-mid volume, "soft" singing), whereas the SM58 would be the best choice for high volume, screaming and loud singing styles.
By the way, apart from these issues related to voice types and different singing styles, my first concern is about noise rejection, and that's why I asked you that question in my previous comment.
Now, knowing that both mics do similar jobs at rejection, I'm able to make my choice focusing on other issues as well.
Thank you very much again! 🙏
I will surely let you know which will be my final choice, as soon as I make up my mind 💪🏻
@@simonemiglietta2975 cheers and good luck!
I have been using AKG D5 since 2017 for singing and its just amazing.. for vocals its the best mic while I have found SM58 to be much better for musical instruments.
For instruments the SM58 really does not the job, but the SM57 is fantastic
Hi! I don't like the xm 8500, as compared to the D5. I think the D5 sounds really good in your voice. Great Mic!
'Part from the berry, I struggled to hear significant differences.
I did see the sennheiser e835 get significantly wrecked by the rest of the e-series, but here, they were quite similar - i wonder if it's your voice!
the sennheiser shootout turned me on to super-cardiod (e 965), hence the interest in the AKG D5
I personally hate supercardioid microphones, because most of the time when I do sound (usually in church or very small giggs) the people on stage don't have a clue how to speak into a mic correctly...
Top marks for the T-shirt!
Hey man, love the studio and the gear based content. Ur entertaining :)
Thanks man!!
Finally my unusual behavior is something positive...bahahaha
Thank you! That was helpful:)
Anything over sm58 but d5 is fantastic, used it a lot in live.
I am quite disappointed with my SM58 at this point. It sounds too muddy, too much low end. I record music in my room and I cannot get the vocals to sit right in the mix. Quite frustrating. Now I will be frustrated whether to pick the AKG or the Sennheiser. You have been quite informative, sir.
The Sennheiser does have a bit more clarity...though for vocals...you will never go wrong with a condenser...
@@DarkCornerStudios You can go very wrong with a condenser with an untreated room lol
Hmmm...thats what eq is for guys...
@@iam-music 80% you're right
@@zKo87 seriously though ..there are few bad mics...just many wrong ones. Eg sing into an r84 and it sounds dark and masked but spectral balance a little and its a beautiful thing and can take way more eq gain than most others. Its the mics contour, transient response, pre/impedance and cable....that is if you are producing music that has space for eg doing metal just get a 58 and you cant tell the diff...rec norah jones well thats a diff story. Thats also why direct monitoring as per eh steinberg, the singer can hear comp/eq/rev to fit their needs but print as the raw mic signal.
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Thanks a lot. I happen to access to both of these mics. I can't wait to play with them. :-)
Agk D5 for me.
Hi! Amazing video. I wanted to know your thoughts on which microphone among these would be best for recording rock singing vocals. Again, amazing job at the video!
That's a tough open ended question.
There is no rock mic...or pop mic.
That said a decent condenser that suits the voice of the singer will work best
@@DarkCornerStudios Firstly, damn! thanks for the super quick response. Secondly, I am actually recording metal screams and stuff. Do you think a condenser will work well with the screams and growls?
@@aniruddhmaitra1728 well...eventually...but no.
Sm58 is a good go to.
The D5 is a nice option as well...but it is easy to go off axis with a supercardioid.
So sm58 it is!
@@DarkCornerStudios I see. The only thing that keeps me a bit skeptical about the sm58 is how quiet it is and coz it is costlier here in India. I will think on it and weigh my variables. Thanks a TON for the advice!!
@@aniruddhmaitra1728 no worries!
Remember the big spec you want is the max spl.
The higher the number the better
Would like to see this compared with SE V7-the mic I probably would have bought had I known about it when I bought the SM58 (which I’m not unhappy with, but would like more high frequency and less low-end boominess)
The SM58 off-axis sounded pretty bad - phased and muddied. The D5 off-axis kept its tone and crispness better. It also had much better proximity-effect tone and clarity, which is really important when you're eating the mic, trying to be heard above the instrument noise. The D5 clarity and tone also sounded like it would cut through more than the SM58. Thanks for the review.
Wonder if the cardroid version (d5 c ) will sound different?
Are you familiar with the se v7 or any of the Electro-Voice super cardioid mics?
Yeah...have used most of them...but have not gotten around to picking them up for reviews...
Too many mics...so little time
I will get there soon
Hey! Im about to buy my first microphone and I think the AKG D5 its a better option than de sm58, because my voice is kind of low (baritone maybe), and sm58 let more low frequences pass. So, what do you think? Greetings from Ecuador.
Honestly you cant go wrong with either.
If you prefer the D5...get it...hell of a mic
Hi Bernardo,
Get the AKG D5. I am also a baritone. I’ve been using the sm58 for a couple of years and it sounds muddy for our type of voice. Even the sm57 sounds better than the sm58. However, it commits on the lack of pop filter and proximity. I am thinking about getting the AKG D5, for its clarity.
Curious your thoughts on D7 vs D5 or C7.
The SM58 has a warmer tone to it! How does the SM58 do with handheld pickup?
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AKG 👍
Why is made to pick up from back ?
Hey ! Really complete video and very informative, thank you so much !
Also, I’m a singer and would like to buy my first ever microphone to do covers at home (my room is not soundproof) so I was about to go with the SM58 since it seems to be a crowd’s fav, but Im seeing great reviews on the AKG D5. I love both sounds and not sure which one will suit my voice better. Any advice ? 🤗 (my voice goes easily in the highs/ female voice)
It's tough to just throw a mic out there based on a style of a voice.
The D5 is a great pick...but if you can spare a few extra dollars...the Shure Beta58 is amazing for a supercardioid
i think for a dynamic mic test you've been way to far away all the time, i think the AKG sounds best up close, when you're so far away, it sounds very brittle
I love AKG!
Ooh, where'd you get that t-shirt?
Wife got it for me from Lucky Brand Jeans
I just can't seem to decide what to get, mics are so much more confusing to me than headphones lmao. Should I get a 120ish dollar cheap XLR setup with the XM8500? Or just a simpler USB microphone like the elgato wave 1? If that even is a good USB mic for under 150 dollars.... Ugh I'm so tired of this I'm about to just flip a coin and get one randomly... Even if I don't stream or record or anything I still want the best possible mic, but I'm starting to think all this research for mic quality that I cant even tell the difference in UA-cam videos at least, just isn't worth the hassle.
oh wow that off axis is really weird, like it just changes the frequency of the back and not the volume. very odd indeed.
Gotta stay on axis yo!
Ohh I was really wanting to see the XM1800s :(
how good is this for something like streaming/podcasting
This thing would suit you just fine for both.
Keep in mind though...being a supercardioid, you have to make sure you stay on the mic as best you can...so it will drop off if you are talking to the side.
The SM58 or Sennheiser e835 wouldnt have that issue...
@@DarkCornerStudios thank you
Cheers brother!
anyone? how about akg D5 vs sE V7?
E835 for sound but D5 for hard live situations
AKG sounds great!!!!!
This is weird but the Behringer xm8500 sounds the best of all.
All right guys, this is a blind question from a blind person! How do I know which side is the front of the microphone if I am blind? I noticed that there is a little rectangle slot where the switch to mute or unmute the microphone should be. I am just wondering which side is the front of the microphone. Thank you for all the answers and enjoy the comment that may appear here soon.
Two ways!
First is most microphones will have a textured grille on the front.
The bottom of the mic will have an xlr port with three prongs.
Also...the front of this particular mic will be bigger than the back/bottom
Pretty sure David Gilmour was using one when I saw him in concert in 2015.
AKG D7
for me it's still the SM58 for your voice
Is Xm 8500 good for beatboxing ??
Aw dude...I have no idea.
It is a great question, though I am not the guy to answer that.
When you do find someone to tell you...let me know too.
Cheers and I hope you find the answers you need!
@@DarkCornerStudios sure dude !! What about the plosive and pop sound on xm 8500??
@@droove3324 I did a review of the XM8500 here - ua-cam.com/video/I4moW_deqXE/v-deo.html
@@DarkCornerStudios love the video !!🙏🏼🙏🏼
I'm new to the microphone/audio space. I first bought an SM58, running it into a UMC22 usb interface. While I appreciated the SM58 build quality, I really needed to bump my gain to get any appreciable volume out of it, which was then too noisy as a result. The D5 was definitely a hotter mic, and required about 25% less gain for the same output level. I also appreciate the supercardoid pattern, which helps limit the off-axis noise, like my nearby keyboard. It seems a cloud lifter/SE DM1 Dynamite mic amplifier for these dynamic mics is often needed for applications when you're not right up against the mic. I've got a DM1 on order...Thanks for the video.
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AKG D5🔥😎
Sennheiser sounds the best
Yeah...that Sennheiser is a FANTASTIC mic
Nice review but what surprised me is SM58 sounds good too 😂
Вот эти подрезанные низа и не дают Д5 стать народным микрофоном. Ну и ещё форма надкусанного эскимо, конечно. Для тонких песен для меня ХМ8500 первой ревизии интереснее звучит. Е835 мощнее, а недавно купленный старый АТМ41НЕ бьёт всех.
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Funny video, Dude ... liked the video ...
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SHURE 🎤 SM58 ALL DAY!!!
I have the sm58, akgd5 and sennheiser935 all are great but the 935 is the best sounding then d5 then sm58. Sm58 is good for podcast for its warm sounding tone.
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sm58 still bassist and fullest? I am deciding between d5, sm58, 835… but sm58 sounds fullest no?
everybody says they replacing sm58 with 835, v7, d5, etc but to me sm58 still sounds best dullest bassiest and loudest… so far
Sm58 is super durable
Shure sm 58:)
On a gig i supported wirh pa, the band -a skatepunk metalband verry loud - insisted on the sm58.... Result: feedback feedback feedback a squealing pig.
After some annoying minutes i justgave him the sennheiser e845. Better sound and far less sqealing pigs.
Done! I am not a fan of the sm58 sorry
Senhiser
e835 Sibilance is bad.
If u have the d5 don't upgrade to the d7 cos the d7 are no good
super duper cardioid
The behringer was absolutely dreadful.
people giving reviews of mics by talking is soo stupid.These mics are meant for singing
That is one of the most nearsighted and under educated comments I have gotten on a video.
And that is a statement