MÉXICO. It souds to good to be real👌🏻

Ohhhhh this would be nice!! Thank you and thank you to Sweetwater for the opportunity. I am located in the U.S. good luck to everyone who is entering to win this mic!

I really enjoyed your video explaining about the two Shure microphones. One of the best videos I’ve seen! You are very thorough and made it easy for me to understand. I just started singing with the worship team at church. I have an old Peavy mic that I bought in 1974 and I really want to up grade. This mic would last me for the rest of my life!

Canada! Thank you so much for what you do man. You have helped me tremendously with Logic and my studio. Thank you Sweetwater! Right on!

Thanks for teaching me from the start. I'm in Canada! Fingers crossed for the mic random spin!

USA- Thanks so much for this comparison. I’m a huge fan of Shure products and I would love to add this beautiful mic to my arsenal. Great Job!

NZL, cheers man, awesome to see some raw takes! so many people seem to lack the courage so its really cool to hear something so genuine!

I already own the KSM 8 and use it pretty regularly in my home studio for vocal duties, it does a great job at negating my less than perfect recording environment and reducing plosives. I recently bought a higher end condenser microphone and the first couple recordings were depressing because it was picking up so much room reflections. I handled it with some acoustic treatment but mic placement was still critical. The KSM 8 has a really generous sweet spot and I can just set up and record without much fuss. Like any dynamic mic you want to have a pre with plenty of gain to drive it. Btw, I thought both mics sounded great on your voice with the KSM 8 sounding more flattering, it doesn't have boxiness of the 58, very smooth sounding microphone to be sure, good luck to whoever wins it!

Thanks for the review, great singing

You know, the question isn't whether or not its better than an SM58 (interesting that there was no Beta 58a comparison), but rather is this $500 worth of microphone? It LOOKS super cool but I'm not sure I'm hearing the price tag here. Hats off to the vocalist. Excellent demonstration.

USA, man your voice has improved so much since the early RS days!!

Thank you for the video! Great vocal take! Boston here

The KSM8 is great for cab micing and works extremely well for bass cabs we use them that way live. If you look at old live music from the late 60s and early 70s you see singers with 2 microphones the KSM8 was invented to solve this issue. But my live audio company that just does local festivals and small venue shows switched to the Blue Encore 200 Active dynamic mics and the Encore 300 handheld condensers. We mostly use the 200's which sound like a shure sm7 without the loss in volume. The Encore 300s get used for mostly quiet singers. But we still employ the KSM8 for those rare instances where a singer is just being a butthead and refuses to stay far enough away from the floor monitor to stop it from feeding back constantly. Like propping their foot up on the monitor and leaning downward toward it bent over then yelling at the monitor person to stop the feedback. Yea kids even professional major label acts still do this crap. So we give them the KSM8 which is good two ways. It's cabled so they are limited to the distance they can run with it (also give them a short cable if they are causing feedback when you change out their mic) and the KSM8 is remarkable at NOT causing feedback. Its dual capsule design is just amazing at staying out of the feedback ring of a floor monitor. Sure if you point it directly at the monitor feedback will occur but in general usage it's the best I've seen in 27 years of doing live music. Also it is the only reliable microphone you can give to a drummer who is also a vocalist that will keep cymbal wash and drum slap back out of the mix. Great video MTHG!

Hi, since lockdown(s) I started songwriting using an acoustic guitar. I’m working on an old MacBook (patched up to High Sierra) and gradually transferring my stuff to Logic, augmenting instruments as I go. I’m finding it very rewarding and fulfilling. A real offset to the current situation. I use an old Apogee One which is fine, however it’s not great for vocals :-) I’ve borrowed an Audio Technica shotgun mic from a friend which has improved things.. but is obviously tricky to use. So there’s my ongoing story. I’d really like this mic and hope the gods favour me :-) (I’m in the UK btw). p.s. Thanks for all your Logic’ tips MusicTechHelpGuy, they’ve come in really handy. Have a good Christmas everyone.

Hello MTHG! Sam writing from Los Angeles, CA, USA. I have learned so so much from your channel - thank you! And thank you for the opportunity to try to win this mic! I have a trusty SM58 but having the upgrade can't hurt. Cheers.

Great job with this video!

(UK) That's a really great upgrade as you said Josh! Nice singing btw! 🙌

USA - I'm hoping to get into performing more (whenever things open up again of course) and would love something as dynamic and versatile as this mic.

KSM8 sold me. I got the sm7b coming in the mail for the studio, the ksm8 will be for backup vocals recording and I suppose more convenient situations

Thanks for all your help! USA

Awesome! that sounds great! I'd love to try recording background vocals and adlib tracks with this mic.

USA! Oh my gosh you have no idea how much that mic would help me. Would be nice but I’m always more thankful for the knowledge you give to your viewers.

Would like to try out this dynamic mic! Though I live in Taiwan, don't know if there's a chance to win this:(

Are you planning on reviewing the Austrian Audio Hi X55 headphones? I'm really curious as to their performance, and haven't seen any meaningful reviews on youtube yet.

Thank you for this video! I’m interested in this mic. How was the handling noise on this?

USA- Your videos are really helpful, thanks!

You nailed it!

USA - Much love to sweetwater for doing this. A new dynamic would would definitely be beneficial for me.

USA! This mic has such a warm, smooth tone. Great video!

Brazil! This is a great mic! Would love to have one of those!

Germany - I really like the consistent tone of this mic. Very nice review btw 🙂

UK is where I’m at. Thanks for the videos

amazing vocals Josh!

USA, I love the KSM8! I had the chance to use one live before and it was superb! Nice shootout!

USA - Awesome vid man, super informative!

Great info, thanks ~

Perfect! I'm from Argentina but I have friends in the USA 🙂 Very good song, greetings and good luck to those who participate!

Great vid as always! I hail from Canada!

Great song! You sing well too. Thanks for the review and comparison. To my ear, there was no noticeable difference between the two.

USA, I'd love to use this for recording myself and numerous others because I'm currently a college student studying audio production, so I record a lot of people throughout the year.

From Colorado USA :) love the look and sound of this mic - would love it for gigging!

USA, love your channel, especially the stuff on logic pro x

USA, I’ve been looking at this mic for a while. I upgraded from 58 to a telefunken m80 a while back for my live vocals.

Hey, what stand is that you using to hold the this mic? Ty :)

Hi, I am a Indian Classical Vocalist from India (Kolkata).Your demonstration was very good & vocal rendition too. I found KSM 8 double refine n balanced compare to SM 58 maintaining the richness n warmth of sound.

Cool design! it sounds great. It's so hard to get the right balance of staying close but not too close to the mic. I'm here in the U.S. ~

USA, The Dual-diaphragm should be really great. I always loved Shure. Great build quality.

What about KSM8 vs Beta58 for live performance?

Thanks for another great video! Canada

Hi I have the ksm8 and I use it for singing in church but the recording guy says it's not good can I get some tips he says he rather use the sm58

Watching your videos I have appreciated all of your content I thank you for offering this microphone it would help us greatly thanks again

Damn. The man got pipes! :) Well done.

Great video! Thanks! Live in USA

Interesting microphone! I would be curious to try it...

Thanks for the review. I'm in the US

Finland, Europe. Easy shipping. :) And yeah KSM8 sounds better. But is the noise reduction the same? If you play with the band on stage, is one better for reducing the noise of other instruments?

Portugal... you have a great voice man... you have won a fan... and i'm a shure fan too... have a beta 87c, shure sm55, pg 58, sm58, in ear se215, se435... i'm in love for that mic, i really wish one. I'm Making fingercross

What would you recommend for recording vocals? KSM8 or Sm7b?

I live in Germany, love your channel!

I would greatly appreciate a new mic. Appreciate the comparison. Thanks for that (Country - Canada)

USA. Using a SM58 Beta in upcountry Maui. Would love to try the new mic. Aloha, and thanks for all you do.

That KSM8 looks like a nice upgrade mic!

Great mic, and song! And voice!

USA! A new dynamic mic would be super helpful for my school music tech projects!

USA, looking to upgrade with this mic!

ITALY Thank you Josh this mic kicks ass !!

I'd love this! (I'm from Canada)

Uk sounding great and a song I love especially shine down version 🎤👍

I don't know but I still prefer the 58. I used the KSM 8 and the Beta 58 heads on a UR2 system and I prefer the 58. They have more body and sound warmer. My opinion.

Sounds good!! From NM, USA

Lovely smooth sound. U.S. here.

What mic would you recommend

México - this mic will certainly help me to improve my home studio

Does the ksm8 need phantom power?

USA love ur stuff keep it up!!

Watching from Missouri, USA!

That mic sounds great here in Finland as well

Great video, great mic, and great singing! This one is from Hong Kong. Not sure if you would be able to send it all the way here tho lol. If not, just see this comment as a little shout out from your Hong Kong viewer. Keep up with the great work!

You mother had good advices. I would prefer an original un-cleaned-MTHG-mike-with-real-sputterings-in-it just to have the REAL HISTORICAL thing! Keep on the good work, guy. From France, Burgundy (And I'll pay for the shipping, obviously! Just for the sputterings, the time for the shipping will kill any covid anyway...)

Your voice is soooo good

Mexico. Love your videos!

USA- would be awesome to get a new mic to add to my flavor cabinet!

USA, Sunshine state :) This mic would be great for recording vocals in my home studio and recording my husband and I playing drums and guitar

Greetings from Mexico, a few days ago my SM58 arrived, a big odyssey to ensure that it was original cause I found an excellent hotsale price, and it is! My voice is baritone and I have to be careful with the bass when singing and the SM58 solved that for me, I no longer force or modulate my voice, that is, it is more natural and relaxed. But now I see your video and your information is great! I loved the KSM8, my credit card is in danger lol, please honestly with the information I give you from my voice, will the KSM8 help me more? Best wishes and vibes to you. BR

Nice song as always, and I got into the performance, which is what is always the REAL goal, over technicality. I don't know why you rolled-off the bottom, when the whole point was to show how each mic handles prox effect. I also never understood why proximity effect is considered so bad. I always used it as a sort of fun effect--sort of fatten up my voice, and a way to play with the PA system. Reducing plosives for untrained people making speeches and not to have to use a foamy would be a reason to buy this mic, though.

Sir, I am beginner. I want to record my written poetry professionally. In which my line will go in high tone and will also come in low tone. Tell me such a mic and audio interface. So that I can record and mix later. My room is not sound proof. My total budget is $300. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. Please tell me what should I do. Tell me such a mic and audio interface that I will not regret after buying.

USA. Ok, it sounds convincing. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

Love the KSM8, South Carolina, USA

I just subscribed i need this mike

Honestly it sounds like a mic 🎤, that being said this is a Cadillac in the hands. It feels really nice 😊 particularly the silver one. Nice weight, also silver looks expensive and Fancy. For that reason it’s a future purchase.

USA. Beautiful microphone. I would be happy to get it.

México. Sounds really good mate!!

Germany - this video goes to show, that technical designs can only help so much with plosives. In the end, a decent microphone technique is your best bet on taming plosives. The difference is there. But to me as a mere hobbyist, it’s not like a huge deal. It’s an upgrade for sure, but only if the environment merits it.

I'm living in Montréal, Canada so it should be fine... I hope so!

China,i'm using sm58,but now I really want to try ksm8

Wow you sing very well

'merica. Imo I actually liked the larger than life proximity effect from the sm58. I think ksm8 sounds nice on floor tom.

USA. Love that top end!

USA! I’d love to add this bad boy to my recordings!

I love how your voice sounds! Works great for the song used here. It’s got something similar to James Hetfield, can’t put a finger on it though…