Originally Posted by 2LIP

Tom:

I too am in the market for a horn mic, only I don't use the horn mic that much but do need a mic that will work for both trumpet and vocals. I already know that there is not such thing. Right now, I am using an SM57 and find it too directional for vocals, but good for trumpet. The SM58 and Beta 58 are the other mics that I have been thinking about getting. I was told that the Beta 58 would be a bit hotter sound wise, but would add some warmth to my vocals, and if I blow my horn towards it from 2-3 feet away, I will hear myself out of the monitors. Mostly, I need the mic to hear myself on stage, otherwise the audience generally hears me fine without it. All electric instruments are amplified, but not run through the PA. Electric piano, sax, and my vocals/horns are run thru the PA. Let me know if there is a magic mic that would work well for my application. I have to be able to sing and play.

Thanks,

LIP