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Anselmo · 19th December 2007

I´m recording an album for a metal band and the singer feels that his performance would be better captured if he has a handheld mic...
I´m not sure on what to use.
I have a SM7, which would probably sound good for this screamo type of vocals, but I´m not sure if it´s comfortable enough to be handheld... should I go out and get an sm58 or beta58 or what??

Is there anything in particular that one needs to bear in mind when recording vocals this way..?

(I also have sm57, beta57, 421, 441)

Any tips and advise welcome!

19th December 2007	#1
Anselmo Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 525 Thread Starter	Handheld mic recording... what to use? I´m recording an album for a metal band and the singer feels that his performance would be better captured if he has a handheld mic... I´m not sure on what to use. I have a SM7, which would probably sound good for this screamo type of vocals, but I´m not sure if it´s comfortable enough to be handheld... should I go out and get an sm58 or beta58 or what?? Is there anything in particular that one needs to bear in mind when recording vocals this way..? (I also have sm57, beta57, 421, 441) Any tips and advise welcome!