Quote:

http://www.gearwire.com/audix-om5-shurebeta58-shootout.html



There are so many technical problems with this 'shootout'; somewhat eluded to by the person doing the video, that I wouldn't say it's worth much to be honest.

It's certainly not a real A/B test. Gain before feedback portion was particularly unscientifically conducted.

Regardless, I screwed up on my distaste for a particular beta. It's the Beta 57C that has caused me issues: http://www.shure.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webcontent/us_pro_beta87c_specsheet.pdf

While the polar patterns look kind of normal, that's not been our experience in using it. On axis sensitivity seems way more sensitive than the 10 dB delta that is shown in low-mids from close (.4") to far (2ft). In my experience, it has been more like 10 dB with a 6" change. The mic is currently relegated to talk-back channel use in our system. If we get some channel compression on the lead vocalist's channel, then perhaps we'll put this thing back into lead vocal service.

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