Dynamic Microphones:
Try a Shure Microphone

I like to say that "a Shure microphone is a sure microphone". In other words, any microphone made by Shure Incorporated is a dependable microphone that will serve you well. In fact the Shure SM57 and SM58 mics are still the world's top sellers - over 30 years after they were introduced. If you have ever seen a musician performing in concert, he or she was probably singing into an SM57 or SM58 Shure microphone. In addition to wired and wireless microphones for stage and audio, Shure also makes very good audio mixers, DJ needles, and signal processors.

You sing it. You say it. You play it.
We'll help you amplify or record it.
(from the Shure website)

Here are few of the most popular Shure microphones that I recommend for recording your voice. They are all unidirectional, with a cardiod pickup pattern. They are all dynamic microphones (as opposed to condenser microphones) , meaning they don't require any "phantom power" in order to work. However, for best sound reproduction, you should pass them through a pre-amp before plugging into your computer.

Shure SM48 Perfect for: Spoken word 70 Hz to 15,000 Hz Notes: Tailored frequency response is smooth and extended. Tuned specifically for vocal applications. Steel mesh ball grille with integral "pop" filter reduces explosive breath sounds and wind noise.

Shure SM57 Perfect for: Instruments and Voice 40 Hz to 15,000 Hz Notes: Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup. The standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years.

Shure 55SH Series II Perfect for: Voice 50Hz to 15,000 Hz Notes: This microphone is ideal for broadcasting, recording, and other voice sound applications. Frequency response tailored for speech, vocals and instrumental music. Plus, it just plain looks cool.

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