Shure KSM8 Premium Vocal Microphone - Detailed Review and Comparisons

Have you tried Dual Diaphragm Dynamic microphone? Shure KSM8, the vocal microphone of Music's Top Icons.

Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and the list goes on... If they trust the KSM8, so can you...but is it the right investment?

My review of the Shure KSM8 includes:
Unprocessed audio with an interface and outboard preamp
Microphone comparisons
Working distance, proximity, and clarity tests
Voiceover
Guitar and bass amp cabinet recordings including frequency analysis and comparison to the SM57
Percussion instruments
Handling noise and test with a wireless system
Build quality assessment (its awesome) and features
Processed audio demonstration with plugins and outboard gear

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For more information, specifications, pricing, or to purchase:

Shure KSM8 Website: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EowZsq

Other Gear used in this review:

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6: https://amzn.to/3IXAXai
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20: https://amzn.to/3OWA8BH
Universal Audio 710 TwinFinity: https://amzn.to/3OYCNuq
ART Voice Channel: https://amzn.to/3tWeLsS
Shure SM57: https://amzn.to/3QiRpG6
Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/3Tt8kan
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3Tsdx1Z
Behringer XM8500: https://amzn.to/3EmThut

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Timestamps:

00:00 What is Shure Dualdyne Microphone Technology?
01:18 Unprocessed Audio, Working Distance / Dualdyne Proximity Effect
01:58 Percussion Instrument Tests
02:45 Handling Noise, Performance Proximity, and Wireless System Test
03:13 Microphone Comparisons XM8500, SM58, SM7B
05:34 Solid State vs Tube Preamp Test with the Universal Audio 710
06:43 Guitar and Bass Amp Cabinet Tests and Comparison to SM57
10:45 Processed Audio Tests with Plugins and Analog Gear
11:42 Build Quality and Features


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