Would This Amp be good for singing in bars? Does it do well with microphones? And what kind of Mic would I need for this amp?
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I don't have this amp (yet) but I can tell you that you will need a microphone with a "low Z" or low-impedance cable. The mic input is three prong female so you will need a mic with a low impedance cable which will have a three prong male end to plug into the amp and a female end that connects to the mic. I recommend a Shure SM58 or SM57 for vocals. The instrument input is for a typical "guitar" cable with 1/4 inch male ends. Also, I don't think the 8" speaker in this amp is big enough for bar use unless it's a really small bar and even then the amp would have to be placed at ear level. This is the only amp I've ever seen that has inputs for both vocals and acoustic instrument (low and high impedance) so I'm buying it just for that feature. Just make sure that your acoustic instrument has an output for guitar cable or otherwise you will need 2 mics, one for vocals (SM58) and one for guitar (SM57). I hope that helps. Sam (DOG TOY)
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I bought this for my grand daughter for Christmas. I know she likes it and it is set up to use as a PA system...hope someone else will have a little more info for you.
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Probably not strong (loud) enough for a bar. Maybe a low key coffee house with 50 or less people and under 1,000 sq ft.
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I've tried different microphones for home studio recording I do not recommend a shotgun mic for music. But if you are using the mic for just voice recording it could be a nice option. For my camera recording I use the SG 108 and it's pretty good for the price. So in my opinion it should be a good buy.
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According to my daughter it is for the mic, she also said that if you are going to be using it ALOT, then you may want a bigger unit This one according to her (she is the one using it), is okay for the money but it is not the best...for practice it is okay, but for a live gig she would not recommend. The problem with this unit is the microphone! She says the mic cuts out alot! The amp however is good, she says it has great sound and portable.
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I think it works quite well for singers. In fact, our band's singer used this exclusively for quite awhile. We even used it at some small venues (bars) with no problems. It has a built-in EQ to get the right vocal tone and many of the effects are intended for vocal use as well. The unit has several inputs, so it would probably be great for a singer/songwriter type that wants to perform with an amplified instrument like a guitar or keyboard. The first input is intended for a dynamic mic and has an XLR input. The others are quarter inch.
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This is not a good amp for a microphone but if needed you could use the acoustic guitar settings for a microphone if the mic has @ 1/4 "jack. if you want an amp that is good for a microphone you are better off going with an amp that has 1/4" jacks as well as xlr input wich is most common with a quality mic. I personally like the acoustic brand amps for my microphones they are designed for an electric acoustic guitar and have xlr inputs and the reverb settings work well with microphones. Peavey also makes awesome products for running microphones check out there website you will find what you need rosemary. Sincerily Rick Barkle This is not a good amp for a microphone but if needed you could use the acoustic guitar settings for a microphone if the mic has @ 1/4 "jack. if you want an amp that is good for a microphone you are better off going with an amp that has 1/4" jacks as well as xlr input wich is most common with a quality mic. I personally like the acoustic brand amps for my microphones they are designed for an electric acoustic guitar and have xlr inputs and the reverb settings work well with microphones. Peavey also makes awesome products for running microphones check out there website you will... » Read More This is not a good amp for a microphone but if needed you could use the acoustic guitar settings for a microphone if the mic has @ 1/4 "jack. if you want an amp that is good for a microphone you are better off going with an amp that has 1/4" jacks as well as xlr input wich is most common with a quality mic. I personally like the acoustic brand amps for my microphones they are designed for an electric acoustic guitar and have xlr inputs and the reverb settings work well with microphones. Peavey also makes awesome products for running microphones check out there website you will find what you need rosemary. Sincerily Rick Barkle « Show Less
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This is an entry level Shure microphone, and while it won't blow you away like an SM58 will, it's a solid microphone to have in your lineup. It will handle singing okay, but the better application for it is spoken word.
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I am an instrumentalist and did not purchase this for voice amplification, but I would imagine that it would do a good job of amplifying a singer's voice. If you want more specific information about this, contact me at wshade1942@aol.com
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no...This is good for a single acoustic guitar and a single mic in a smaller venue...actually it is most excellent for that. Any more than that, this not what you are looking for. I like to run it on stage as sort of my personal monitor and run the "record/output" to the PA for the mix. I am considering adding the Bose Tone Match mixer and a second L1 for a coffeehouse type duet. The single L1 does much better when it is out in front of you pointing back towards you.
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A good mic for performing, not sure about recording. I typically use a condenser mic for recording.
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These are passive PA speakers so they require a power amp and mixer or a powered mixer to use them effectively. As for using with a band, it depends on what you are running through the system. If it is just a mic and an acoustic guitar then I would say these are fine for those needs. If we are talking about 2 or 3 mics, , keys, bass, guitar, or a full band setup like this, then these would probably not be sufficient and you would be better using something with a 12 or 15" woofer etc. I hope that helps!
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I find for just sketching with my guitar or even catching a band practice the on board mics are pretty good. It only comes with two 1/4 input (channels 1 and 2). Ive used an sm 58 and beta 58 (for vocals) with a chord with the xlr and 1/4 on either end. I use an sm 57 for my amp, though sometimes I go di from the amp (its a DT25). I may just get an adapter and leave it plugged in to the unit. All these options have worked great for me.
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No, for a Bar I'd recommend 2-way passive speakers with an amplifier. Yamaha, JBL are generally the best in terms of quality / price. If you want loud basses, you should consider adding some folded horn subwoofers
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This is a okay mike for live performances. It is a cheap version of the SM 58 which cost about $100.00. It is probably not the best mike for recording or other applications that require high quality. I suppose it depends on what you are podcasting. If you are streaming a live band you could use these for the vocals. It really depends on what you are using it for. I use mine for vocals at practice for live performances. I hope this helps.
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You'll get a decent vocal sound out of it, but an SM57 will be more versatile for recording instruments, especially guitar amps. Might want to look into a condenser mic instead.
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Yes and no. We've used it for vocals in a band that did many different formats. More as a monitor than a amp though. It's loud, but it's not massively loud.
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It would be okay but I'd say you should find a music mic for live music... this one is more for open filming.
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It is very good, If you connect it through HDMI there is a slight delay. I recommend using a mixer. power amp, and good quality microphones such as Electro-Voice Cobalt 9, and 15" two way speakers that are of good quality Peavey PR-15's. This is the way my system is hooked up. I also use a 32" HDTV for a karaoke monitor.