Clip on mike

Brad361 · Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:17 am Post subject: Clip on mike

Looking for recommendations on a bell clip on mike, both wireless and wired. Audio Technica has been recommended for a wired one, any opinions on that or others?

Thanks.
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Speed · Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 4:00 pm Post subject:

Shure Beta 98.

JoshRzepka · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:56 am Post subject:

Jaw04 · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:31 am Post subject:

I have used an Audio Technica Pro 35 wired clip on mic on dozens of gigs and it has held up well. The sound is good, probably not great. Haven't run into problems with it feeding back and it has been very dependable.
The mic picks up a lot of valve noise, but anybody running sound should be able to EQ that out. It's a very affordable microphone that has come in handy, it fits nicely in my case. Super small and light. I bring it everywhere.
One con is I'm tall, and the cord that plugs into the XLR cable is kind of short. If I point my bell upwards, it pulls on the cord. I'm looking at going wireless.

Kuratrumpet · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:45 am Post subject:

I can second the info on the Audio Technica Pro 35. It has travelled in my case for years and held up well. Only thing is wind screens tend to fall apart but readably available.

cheiden · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:39 am Post subject:

I've got an old model AMT ROAM wireless that has been perfect except for a somewhat clunky bell clip. I love that the transmitter is self-contained and doesn't require a belt pack.
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Brad361 · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:51 pm Post subject:

Duplicate post.
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Brad361 · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:24 pm Post subject:

Update: ended up with a Shure Beta 98 (wired), used it for the first time on gigs last Saturday and Sunday.
I bought it primarily because I thought it would make reading a chart easier because I don’t need to point my bell at a mic on a stand. What really surprised me is that it improved my overall sound and projection. I guess because the mic is always centered on my bell as opposed to having to constantly aim at and readjust my bell direction towards a mic on a stand.

Brad
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Bill Ortiz · Heavyweight Member Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 904

one more thumbs up for the Shure Beta 98....
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