M1 Live Performance Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone, Black

While this mic sounds a tad different than the SM58, with eq it can sound the same. The lifetime warranty makes this mic the better purchase. When compared to the SM58, it is also much more sensitive, meaning you can be a foot away and it still pics up your voice quite well. I notice I have to be pretty close to a 58 for it to pickup my voice clearly. This could be bad if you are playing in a large band, as I would imagine it might pick up a drum kit behind you or monitors. For solo performers or acoustic performers this mic is the way to go. As far as durability, it feels pretty much identical to the 58, however is just a tad longer in length. You also have to crank the gain a bit more than a SM58 on this mic, however this doesn't really bother me when put through a clean pre. I have a lower voice, I give this mic a some eq adjutments mainly in the low and high end and it sounds on par, if not better than a 58.

I've owned several Shure Beta 58a's for more then 12 years and never thought I would jump ship. I figured what the heck it's cheaper and has decent reviews I'll give it a try and if I don't like it I'll sell it to my bass player. Well my bass player isn't getting it! This mic is better sounding and appears to be as good if not better built. What I like most about it is the absence of the super high frequency somewhere around 14-16khz that the Beta 58a seems to produces. This has was a nice warm full spectrum tone but not muffled like a SM58. I've had no issues with feedback and its sits in a live heavy rock band mix perfectly. Built like a tank. Zero buyers remorse. I highly recommend it!!!

This is a wonderful microphone that offers clean sound with robust build quality. If you are looking for a quality mic that can take the abuse of live shows and being tossed around on the road, look no further than the M1. However, if you just want something you will be using sparingly or just at home for recording, this might not be the microphone for you. Though the M1 offers great sound, the "Audio Technica Pro-41" handheld dynamic offers similar sound for half the cost with an included ON/ OFF switch. That being said, my only issue with this microphone is that it emphasizes the highs too much and seems leave out that warm low sound dynamics are known for.

I needed a mic with more volume and punch. I play acoustic guitar and sing with a small PA system, typically only using those two channels. I read that a condenser mic with phantom power might provide more volume and less feedback. The problem I was having with a regular dynamic mic was that It wasn't providing enough volume over the acoustic / electric unless I was always I was singing super close to the mic (literally touching it).. This Rode M1 mic allows me to back off the mic and is super loud and clear! with ZERO feedback... Great purchase! Glad I did it!

I'll admit it... I'm a microphone geek. I'm also a singer, and this my new favorite stage mic. While it's totally acceptable for anyone using the standard SM58, it's better in subtle ways. On stage, I would not choose another right now, 'cept maybe the EV767A (which I also own) or the much pricier Telefunken M-80 (which I do not, but donations are well received). Another reason not to suffer an SM58 again. While I have no idea about the long term indestructibility of the M1 versus the pretty-well-established-as-indestructable SM58, I suspect I could drive my car (2003 Prius) over this without hurting it in the least.

Among the bands I'm in, everyone has the shure sm58. Everything was well and good until an sm58 went missing and it was decided that I was on the hook for it despite being the guy that is responsible for gear... i digress. I already use a lot of rode mics for recording so I grabbed this guy to be MY microphone. It works just as well as the sm58, but it's more unique.

High quality and sounds great.

nice design

Superb microphone!!! I was going to buy an sm58 but on recommendation from a friend I got the M1 and am glad I did. Half the price and just as good if not better than a sm58. Great tones and dynamic range. Low feedback and great detection radius. Mega happy and will be picking up a second one soon!

Je suis tout à fait satisfait du rapport qualité prix, le son est de très bon niveau. Les deux critiques que j'ai c'est le poids du micro qui est étonnamment lourd par rapport à sa taille, ça fait solide mais quand on dois le porter avec tout un kit sur le dos en reportage je préférerai qu'il soit plus léger. L'autre point négatif c'est le niveau de sortie trop bas, branché sur un H4N je suis obliger d'utiliser un préampli fethead pour avoir un niveau de sortie correct. En extérieur ça vaut la peine de rajouter une bonnette anti-vent.

La marca australiana por sí sola ya es garantía de calidad, pero su M1 ofrece un desempeño superior a su competencia y al estándar del mercado (SM58) en situaciones donde se le exige al máximo. Su baja propensión al feedback y a captar sonidos ambientales cercanos lo hace ideal para Rock y géneros donde hay otros instrumentos cerca a alto volumen. Su respuesta de frecuencias es muy equilibrada, su apariencia y construcción de primera. Un gran micrófono vocal que no debería faltar en el arsenal de un cantante.

Very high quality, Mike, beautiful sound quality and resistance to feedback, natural sounding for signers, I'm buying more of these mikes, perfect for DJs and vocalist

Gran producto. Desde luego la mejor compra que he hecho en mucho tiempo. Suena perfecto y reduce increíblemente el ruido de fondo. Me alegra también que tenga garantía de por vida. Eso demuestra la calidad de este micrófono.