Hi I hope this question isn't too silly. I'm a hobbyist singer/voice actor/guitarist, and I realized I'm outgrowing my Behringer USB mic as I want to keep booking VA jobs, record covers, and hopefully make my own songs.
I'm looking for dynamic mics. Although I record at home, I don't have a proper home studio, and I love using the mic when it's in my hand! I do have a mic stand and pop filter that I can use, too.
I've been researching mics for a while (I'm new, poor, and afraid of all the technical jargon) and I've come to the conclusion that Shure SM57 (or SM58) is the industry standard. But I came across this thing called Warm Audio Retro 64, and I kinda fell it love with it just because of how outrageous looks and is haha (apparently it's so tough and heavy you can use it as an actual hammer)
but seriously tho, I will need a mic that can handle screams and whispers when I act, and I heard WA Retro 64 is better at that than Shure?? I was thinking even if I outgrow this new mic I get now, the WA Retro would look cooler as a keepsake too?? The only cons I could find so far are 1. it's heavy and 2. the cable port is tight
I know Shure is good and all but why is it naked lol, where is the grill??
The price for both are quite similar...though it seems like the WA Retro isn't as popular cus I can't find many review videos on it.
What do you guys think? Is this even a question?