Which Microphone for Vocalist?

1. Shure SM58. For a long time now, the Shure SM58 has held the crown of “Most Popular Vocal Mic in the World“. Check out photos of your favorite singers on-stage, and 90% of the time, they're holding an SM58.

Which type of microphone is best for singing?

In my experience, and most musicians and sound engineers' experience, the best microphone type for live vocals is a cardioid dynamic microphone. It's preferred if this microphone also has a boost in the presence range of its frequency response as well as a low and high-end roll-off.

What is the correct microphone placement for a vocalist?

A good starting place is to set the singer 6 inches away from the mic, and then move them forward or backward to get the tone you're looking for. Hot tip: Don't put your vocalist closer than 5 inches away. Things can get too muddy real fast. However, for dynamic mics a good place to start is 2 inches away.