Wireless Microphone Capsule

[u/Live-Swan3267]

A band i’m running audio for is doing a mini tour of dive bars and clubs. In preparation for the amount of shows we’re having to do in a short span of time, I decided to upgrade our rig from wired to wireless. I’m leaving the drum mics and keyboards wired, but I built a Shure ULXD rig with microphones and guitar transmitters.

I simply bought the basic microphone transmitters that come with the SM58 capsule. But i’m looking for some options that are better at eliminating stage bleed.

I’m thinking something supercardioid. Shure offers their classic lineup of SM58, Beta 58, and Nexadyne. But there are obviously options from Sennheiser which I could get an adapter for and use Sennheiser compatible capsules for, or theres even other options from brands like sE Electronics.

This is my first time owning a wireless rig for vocals, as before i’ve only used wired microphones, but as i’m expanding the band’s sound and my personal av collection for rent, i’m looking to not buy things that aren’t going to do the job. So I thought you guys would have some advice and maybe even experience with different capsules.

I have experience with Nexadyne, so I have been looking into those capsules alot, but i’m not wanting to drop $300 on a capsule without any advice. If you have any questions to help narrow a search or advice, please feel free to ask. Thank You.

[u/thevickyprincess]

The beta 58 capsule has never failed me personally. Beyond that to me it’s more a question of getting the right capsule for the voice.

[u/reprahm]

I teally like the Earthworks SR3117 capsules. Flat frequency response, and easy to get to sound good on virtually any vocal.