SHURE to impress

Advantages: very good sound across the range
Disadvantages: A bit tinny with guitar recordings

...This is a lovely little mic ideal for home recording. I'm not gonna bore you with the spec, but rather how does the recording quality sounds. Well while its obviously not up there with condensor mic's its a good solid choice for people who are recording voice and guitars on a home recording system. only problem I have encountered is the guitar sounds a bit tinny when I use this mic. I know I can tweek this through the mixing desk, but I own a beautiful Yamaha acoustic and I want its full resonance to be captured without comprimising the sound through digital mixing. Essentially this is not a major problem with the SHURE SM58 but I guess highlights the reason behind paying that bit more for a SHURE rather than going for a cheaper alternative. Another note is I've suffered hardley any feedback with this mic, which is good news when...

Logan33 29.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

Shure SM58 Microphone? Let's rock!

Advantages: Solidly made, excellent sound.
Disadvantages: Doesn't come with a record deal

...of equipment are of vital importance. I dropped a Shure microphone on a pub floor in the seventies and a guitarist with attitude looked me right in the eye and in a voice not unlike that of Dirty Harry said, 'You-can-be-so-uncool!' But I picked up that mike and it was unmarked, undamaged in any way, and we were ready, my friends, to rock. The SM58 is such a microphone. It won't make you cool but if you drop it only the floor should suffer. And possibly the audience if it still works. Mine was £69 from Dolphin Music and is available online. If you smashed up the lollipop end they can do a spare for a tenner. And I quote: 'Dents, lipstick, or worse? Your Shure SM48?s and 58?s can look clean and new.' Microphone humour - I love it. It is black and you'll need your own lead, mike stand, and recording contract with a major record...

FlameDruid 13.09.2004 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

Shure thing

Advantages: Robust
Disadvantages: Does not give the user ability to sing

...I have been using the same SM58 for nearly 10 years (and even then it wasn't brand new) in that time it has been subjected to all manner of phlegm, drunken (and un-requested) guest vocalists, alcohol spills and cigarette smoke and it still works beautifully. THE mic of choice for live performances, it has a great sound and is very durable. Admittedly it now has a slightly duller sound than the SM58 recently purchased by the guitarist in the band. but until the day it is broken beyond repair or lost I will remain faithfull to it - and would rush straight out to buy a new one. Value for money, quality, reliability the Shure SM58 has all of these qualities in spades. A must have for any serious musician...

infodakota 05.12.2007 · Read review
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These sound good, to be Shure!

Advantages: Not expensive, crisp sound.
Disadvantages: Bit fiddly at first

...Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphones ~~Background~~ I have been meaning to buy some 'in ear' earphones for some time for use with my iPod, especially for use when going on walks or bike rides. I have headphones which are fine for home use, but find when outside, external noise spoils my enjoyment. So I had a budget (less than £100) and I knew that I wanted in ear phones, and I did not want 'bass driven' earphones, as so many are. I should explain before I go any further what I mean by 'in ear' earphones, as all earphones are in ear in one way or another. The standard iPod earphones 'sit' just inside the ear; are one fit, and often get loose, or fit unevenly (as we all have slightly different ear sizes), they do not reduce or cancel out external noise. This applies to most standard earphones. 'In ear' earphones sit...

paulhanton 13.09.2008 · Read review
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Shure ear Buds

Advantages: Good sound quality,good product support
Disadvantages: a bit fiddly to fit at first

...way to get a perfect fit is to go to an hearing aid specialist and have moulds taken of the ear cavity into which thses units can be fitted. Shure actually reccommend this for a perfect fit. They also supply a number of differant sizes of ear plug to fit onto the speaker stem so try all sizes until a nice fit is achieved. These rubber plugs do tend to get a little dirty with a lot of use but can be cleaned with a weak soapy solution. Overall a brilliant earphone with excellent sound qualities although fitting into the ear can be a bit of a struggle but can be achieved with practice.Comes with a handy zip pouch to keep them safe too...

zakkman 22.01.2008 · Read review
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A sure-fire bet with Shure SM 58 LC mic!

Advantages: Great professional sounding mike for under £100
Disadvantages: Its only disadvantage is its not the wireless version for this price ;-)

...~~~The product itself~~~ The product itself is a shure SM 58 LC professional microphone for vocal singing. ~~~Make & model~~~ It is one of the most recognisable microphone's on the market with its graphite grey body and dull silver head. It comes complete with a mike stand holder and a soft case, as well as the box it is supplied with. I purposely bought this model without the on/off switch as a friend told me he had some trouble with a switch on a Shure, (although it was after ten years of solid use with a hired pa system). It is availabe to buy with an on/off switch though if that's what you prefer. ~~~Sound Quality~~~ Fantastic. I've been complimented so many times on how good a sound i get out of this mic. I plugged her in and off she went, no feedback, crisp clear sound, in fact she was so good i vowed to cherish her...

pe2euk 31.05.2006 · Read review
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Opinion Of The Shure SM 58 Microphone

Advantages: Excellent Quality
Disadvantages: Heavy so don't try throwing it into the audience

...The Shure SM58 is one of the best made close vocal microphones in existence. It is quite heavy but very durable with a tungsten steel shaft coated in plastic to give it good grip. The Shure series of microphones have been going for years and are well know for their reliability. All the super groups have used them at some point. I still see people using cheap plastic rubbish. The Shure is a dynamic omnidirectional microphone which only picks up your voice and not any background noise. It is well shielded so that it is a good choice for close vocals. All in all a great piece of equipment....

rocking 23.03.2001 · Read review
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Fuji FinePix S1500. Descendant of the S1000fd

Advantages: Huge zoom, Focus Tracking, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Bulky, A little slow, AA batteries are a bit inconvenient

...The Fuji FinePix S1500 is the latest incarnation of the very successful FinePix S1000fd. It is very SLR-like in appearance and the added bulk of the battery-holder/grip does give it an assured feeling in your hands. Of course, this can be a disadvantage, and if you want a camera that you can just slip in-and-out of your pocket, then maybe a slimmer compact should be considered. The 12x optical zoom is excellent and it equates to 33-396mm in 35mm terms - and if this isn't enough, there is a 5.7x digital zoom feature too. The menus are friendly and easy to navigate, and there are helpful explanatory prompts that appear on thew LCD screen when the mode-dial setting is changed. There are 14 preset scenes to choose from, each setting the camera to its optimum settings for the given scenario, but on top of this, the camera can be used...

rabidbadger 31.08.2009 · Read review
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Shure E2 Sound Isolating In Ear Headphones

Advantages: Great sound, snug fit
Disadvantages: Lacking in Bass

...Shure are well known for their quality earphones so was the obvious choice in looking for a replacement to Apple's Ipod earphones. Are the impressive? Well they are in a number of ways. Firstly the sound offers great clarity you can really hear every sound. Also, they really are sound isolating, you cannot hear anything once these are in your ears. Beware of crossing the road as you won't hear a juggernaut from a foot away!! The only downfall is the lack of bass and aren't loud enough for my taste (the loudness may be down to Ipod rather than the earphones). Overall even though the bass isn't deep enough they do offer very good sound quality. These earphones come with 18 different sleeves so you can find the optimum fit. You may have to play around with these sleeves to find the best fit but once you do they are absolutely...

PlipPlop 15.11.2005 · Read review
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SDR S26

Advantages: Size, quality, reputation, ease of use. truly pocket size
Disadvantages: none

...Having been stuck with a busted camcorder on the morning on an important family visit, I dashed to a major electrical store to source a replacement, stumbled across this camera, researched the others on display and chose the S26 for ease of use, merit for the make (I bought Lumix TZ5 and have been really pleased with it, quality, capabilities etc, great lens) and general feel for the camera. in my opinion, X70 zoom works very well, resolution excellent for an "older" user and their "junior" assistants. I think that Transfer speed is not rapid, but "so what" in a camera at this price point. Very happy to recommend for general everyday trouble free use. BUT buy it on line for £60 less than the big stores and be even more satisfied that I am Ron...

migloi2 17.05.2009 · Read review
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