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PYLE-PRO Professional Handheld Moving Coil Microphone - Dynamic Cardioid Unidirectional Vocal, Built-in Acoustic Pop Filter, Includes 15ft XLR Audio Cable to 1/4'' Audio Connection - Pyle PDMIC78,Black
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Recommended Uses For Product | Singing |
Brand | PYLE-PRO |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Musical Instrument |
Compatible Devices | Amplifier |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Microphone |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
About this item
- UNIDIRECTIONAL SIGNAL: Cardioid pickup pattern captures source signal such as guitar amp or vocalist while shunning off-axis sound minimizing background noise & feedback reproducing audio w/out interference from instruments or speakers on stage
- DYNAMIC MICROPHONE: For optimal clarity and punch, robust & resistant to moisture, achieving high gain before feedback, makes this microphone ideal for live vocal applications and for recording amplified instruments
- ULTRA-WIDE FREQUENCY RESPONSE: For brilliant and transparent sound with integrated pop filter and windscreen to minimize breath and pop noises you can count on it to come through after countless gigs and studio applications
- CABLE INCLUDED: Professional grade 15 ft. XLR-to-1/4 cable supplied. This Pyle PDMIC78 is perfect for your bedroom, professional studios and on-stage vocal performances all over the globe
- HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Rugged, all-metal construction for maximum reliability featuring a zinc die-cast case and steel mesh windscreen with an anti-dent ring. A perfect all-purpose, versatile stage and recording microphone
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | — |
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | — |
Quality of material | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Zramo | Plyfat Company us | OneOdio USA | Takstar Official Store | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | — | XLR | XLR | XLR | Wired, Wireless |
connector type | XLR | — | XLR | 6.35 mm Jack | XLR | XLR |
model number | PDMIC78 | ZM57MIC | wm-57 | ON55 | — | SDM70 |
material | Zinc Alloy Metal | — | Metal | Metal | — | — |
audio sensitivity | -54 decibels | — | 52 decibels | 53 decibels | 38 decibels | 54 decibels |
frequency range | 0.05 khz - 15 khz | — | — | 40Hz-15Khz | — | 0.05 khz - 15 khz |
frequency response | 15 KHz | — | 16000 hertz | 15 KHz | 18 KHz | 15 KHz |
From the manufacturer
Sing Your Heart Out!
A perfect all-purpose, versatile stage and recording microphone.
Acoustic Pop Filter
It serves to reduce or eliminate popping sounds caused by the mechanical impact of fast-moving air on the microphone.
Pyle-Pro Professional Vocal Handheld Microphone
High Quality, Dynamic,Unidirectional.
This unidirectional, dynamic handheld microphone is perfect for the serious musician recording in the studio or out on stage. It's perfect for voice recording due to the high quality moving coil unidirectional dynamic element. Thanks to the durable zinc alloy metal construction and steel mesh ball shaped grill, you know your equipment is secure.
- Integrated Low Noise Circuitry
- High Signal Output for Vocals & Singing
- Perfect for Stage Performances or In-Studio Use
- Includes: 15' ft. XLR to 1/4'' Audio Connection Cable
Satisfaction guaranteed
If this item fails to meet your expectations we will accept it back a full refund within the first 30 days. We also stand behind this product with a limited 1-Year manufacturer warranty. Contact us if the item should show any defect within the first year we will help exchange it for a new one.
Technical Specifications
- Mic Element/Type: Dynamic -Pickup/Polar Pattern: Uni-Directional -Mic Body Material: Zinc Alloy Metal - Frequency Response: 50Hz-15KHz ✔ 600 Ohm Output Impedance (+/-)30% - Microphone Sensitivity: -54dB (+/-)3db(0dB=1V/Pa @ 1KHz) - Dimensions: Φ1.24'' x 6.14''
Technical Specifications
-Mic Element/Type: Dynamic - Pickup/Polar Pattern: Uni-Directional - Mic Body Material: Zinc Alloy Metal - Frequency Response: 50Hz-15KHz - 600 Ohm Output Impedance (+/-)30% -Microphone Sensitivity: -54dB (+/-)3db(0dB=1V/Pa @ 1KHz) - Dimensions: Φ1.96'' x 6.41'
Technical Specifications
-Mic Element: Dynamic - Pickup Pattern: Unidirectional Moving Coil - Mic Body Material: Zinc Alloy Metal -Open Circuit Sensitivity: -59 dB - Frequency Response: 50Hz-15kHz -Output Impedance: 600 Ohm +/-3dB (0dB=1V/Pa @ 1kHz) -Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.96'' x 1.96'' x 6.41'''
Technical Specifications
- Mic Element: Dynamic -Pickup Pattern: Unidirectional Moving Coil - Mic Body Material: Zinc Alloy Metal - Open Circuit Sensitivity: -59 dB - Frequency Response: 50Hz-15kHz - Output Impedance: 600 Ohm +/-3dB (0dB=1V/Pa @ 1kHz) - Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.96'' x 1.96'' x 6.41'
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Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 10 x 5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
ASIN | B005BSOVRY |
Item model number | PDMIC78 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,778 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #35 in Vocal Dynamic Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 8, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Sound Around |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
PylePro Model : PDMIC78
Professional Dynamic Handheld Microphone
Professional Moving Coil Microphone, Dynamic Handheld Mic with 15' ft. XLR Cable
Features:- Built-in Acoustic Pop Filter
- Ultra-Wide Frequency Response
- High Signal Output for Vocals & Singing
- Rugged Construction & Steel Mesh Grill
- Integrated Low Noise Circuitry
- Includes: 15' ft. XLR to 1/4'' Audio Connection Cable
- Perfect for Stage Performances or In-Studio Use
Technical Specs:
- Mic Element/Type: Dynamic
- Pickup/Polar Pattern: Uni-Directional
- Mic Body Material: Zinc Alloy Metal
- Frequency Response: 50Hz-15KHz
- 600 Ohm Output Impedance (+/-)30%
- Microphone Sensitivity: -54dB (+/-)3db(0dB=1V/Pa @ 1KHz)
- Dimensions: Φ1.24'' x 6.14''
This unidirectional, dynamic handheld microphone is perfect for the serious musician recording in the studio or out on stage. It's perfect for voice recording due to the high quality moving coil unidirectional dynamic element. Thanks to the durable zinc alloy metal construction and steel mesh ball shaped grill, you know your equipment is secure. Includes a 15 foot XLR cable.
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Customers like the value, sound quality, performance, and mic of the microphone. For example, they mention it's hard to beat for the price, works terrific in live and studio applications, and is totally usable. That said, they're happy with quality, and clarity. One downside is the cable.
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Customers find the value of the microphone to be hard to beat for the price. They say the cable alone is nearly worth the cost, and the microphone sounds fantastic for the low price. Some customers also mention that the microphone is worth buying even just to try.
"...At any rate, this mic is worth more than what it costs if you take the time and effort to beef up the power delivery...." Read more
"...Overall a great mic for budget." Read more
"I bought this microphone simply and almost only because of its great price hoping it would not break on me, distort any sounds or cause impairing..." Read more
"...and I think it is a slightly worst SM-57 clone but at a much, much lower price...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say it provides a very nice sound, is fantastic sounding for snare and toms, and sounds just like a 57. The mic is loud, has lots of gain, and does pretty well with handling noise. It's responsive in high volume situations, and has a usable tone. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of this affordable mic.
"...to get -12db but I wasn't able to hear any discoloration, only a full sounding, clear thrash and chug meddley of metal...." Read more
"...It's a very usable tone. You may want to bump the low end a bit, but that's all a matter of preference...." Read more
"...It sounds great in my opinion, but if you hold it there will be some slight feedback...." Read more
"buy it...!!! Excellent durability and sound quality for miking an amplifier or for your vocals in the studio" Read more
Customers like the performance of the microphone. They say it works well in live and studio applications, and has an impressive reputation. Some say that the mic is totally usable, works great for miking instruments, and is useful for vocals. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...quarter volume, and my Schecter C-1 in Drop C and the results were great using a Focusrite 18i20...." Read more
"...This mic has worked wonders in live and studio applications, and has earned an impressive reputation wherever it goes...." Read more
"...to give minor scratches and cosmetically damage, but it continues to function as intended...." Read more
"...Not useful in the professional environment. There is also no storage bag, and incredibly, NO STAND CLIP! That's a ridiculous omission...." Read more
Customers like the mic. They say it's a great utility microphone, and does its job very well. They mention it keeps the better qualities of the mic, while opening up the top end and increasing the output. Customers also say it is a good quality recording mic, and recommend it for recording and playing live.
"...The mic is balanced and can handle a larger current making it come to life...." Read more
"...with that in mind this is still a really great and cheap microphone.Overall a great mic for budget." Read more
"...For the money, a great option for having spare mics for recording or performing purposes...." Read more
"...Also bought the Pyle 7pc drum mike kit, every mic in that kit is good as well, getting great recordings !!!!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They mention that it has a nice, clean signal and well rounded sound, with a crisp high end. They also say that it's responsive in high volume situations, and has s natural dryness that is pleasing in the mix. Some say that the mic is pretty nice on guitar. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The package came pretty quickly (under a week!) and is actually very neat (blue box with pictures and information written all over)...." Read more
"...It was pretty nice on guitar too. All personal preference but these are worth buying even just to try & see if you like them." Read more
"...considerably brighter than the 57, with a very open high end that's crisp but not so crisp that it sounds like a condenser...." Read more
"...Crisp and dry, even though my shaker was a bottle of ibuprofen...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the microphone. They say that their vocals are crystal clear, wind sounds are good for clarity, and the midrange is respectable. They also appreciate the clearer highs than the SM57 and the recorded results are clear.
"...but I wasn't able to hear any discoloration, only a full sounding, clear thrash and chug meddley of metal...." Read more
"...It is smooth and clear. I recorded some speech, acoustic guitar and snare samples side-by-side with a 1990's (Mexican) 57...." Read more
"...The result was much more clarity with her voice; she popped right out in our normal live mix...." Read more
"...has been stunning -- clear, crisp, almost noiseless...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the microphone. Some mention that it's very well made, feels solid, and won't break when they drop. However, others say that it is less durable than a 57 and the wire is hair-thin and prone to failure. They also mention that the microphones are made overseas and need some TLC to last.
"...Feels solid, sounds good, will be buying more and recommending to anyone looking to record or amp live!..." Read more
"...The mic is pretty easy to give minor scratches and cosmetically damage, but it continues to function as intended...." Read more
"...But, you know, for a $15 mic? I'm actually pretty happy with the build quality and the sound. It's on the brighter side. I wouldn't call it harsh...." Read more
"...worked wonders in live and studio applications, and has earned an impressive reputation wherever it goes...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cable of the microphone. They mention that it's miswired at both ends, shoddy, and the wires used in these mics are awful and prone to failure. Some customers also say that the cable comes wired as unbalanced, when it should be balanced. Overall, customers are not happy with their purchase and recommend using a different cable.
"...It really does have very, very thin cheesy wires in it. Probably 26ga or smaller, more insulation than conductor...." Read more
"...The cable is junk though and would be better off not being included. It doesn't work at all." Read more
"...The cable is miswired at both ends, so if you're going to chop the 1/4" plug and put on an XLR male, you also need to check the wiring inside..." Read more
"...The cable included is a cool novelty cord to have around in case you need to rig something up, but in my experience these types of cables being used..." Read more
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After reading the reviews and watching some youtube videos I jumped on this rediculous bargain and could not be happier! It IS NOT an SM57, but it is a great sounding dynamic instrument mic. As soon as I received the mic the rewire began. It really does have very, very thin cheesy wires in it. Probably 26ga or smaller, more insulation than conductor. I went to Lowes and picked up copper strand 16ga, a little bigger than I wanted and a little difficult to work into the housing of the mic during reassembly but I'm sure the increase in signal bandwidth was that much more beneficial. It's a very simple 2 wire replacement using a small piece of scrap wire to ground pin 1 to the chassis screw and you're done. The mic is balanced and can handle a larger current making it come to life. I'm not an electrical engineer so I can't really say what the bullet point benefits are other than the signal isn't choked by a narrow path anymore.
I didn't even bother trying the mic as is because of the number and strength of positive reviews on the rewire, and they were right. I put this up to a Krank Rev Jr 1x12, midway from edge to cap using a Bugera G5 at 0.1w, full gain distrortion, quarter volume, and my Schecter C-1 in Drop C and the results were great using a Focusrite 18i20. I did have the gain at 3/4 to get -12db but I wasn't able to hear any discoloration, only a full sounding, clear thrash and chug meddley of metal. I'm guessing having 16ga wire all the way around helped deliver the higher power signal with ease. But as I sit here and write this I wonder if the thin cheesy wire continues in the capsule or if the pins the wires are soldered to continue to the diaphram itself...curious.
At any rate, this mic is worth more than what it costs if you take the time and effort to beef up the power delivery. Much like car audio too small of wire will choke your system and strain it, but after a certain point larger wire is no benefit. You can get a soldering iron for 10 dollars at some major retailers and it will come the solder wire. Watch a few youtube videos and take your time. Even with all that considered, you've saved time and money over an SM57. Because, how many hours do you have to work to pay off an SM57? How about a $15 mic, possibly a $10 iron, and an hour of your time? Think about it if you're serious but skeptical. I was, but now I'm going to buy a few more for general purposes in recording live bands!
The only not 5 stars issues are the noise floor (a bit high) and the quality and caliber of the internal cables and the 'cap' on the top that seems to be plastic but for $17 this is amazing, even more knowing that for me things are costly since I am in Colombia, what for a USA person is $17 for me is like $80 (comparing income and that sort of things), with that in mind this is still a really great and cheap microphone.
Overall a great mic for budget.
Here is my opinion so far:
FIRST IMPRESSION:
The package came pretty quickly (under a week!) and is actually very neat (blue box with pictures and information written all over). First thing that you can see in the box is that the microphone is neatly and safely wrapped next to a cheap mic cable (XLR to 1/4"). To be fair, that cable stopped working after two years of severe abuse, which is not at all bad from a free cable that came with a $10 mic. The microphone itself closely resembles the praised SM-57 and is just as heavy. The PDMIC78 is made of metal (HEAVY metal, lol). Mine has been dropped several times from several heights and has not even dented; definitely great material.
SOUND:
In terms of how it sounds, it is possibly the closest I have ever heard to the actual SM-57 in this incredible price range!
Don't get me wrong here, every microphone is different in some way and the quality of the SM-57 is not comparable to, say, an SM-7B, but as far as a $10 mic can go, the only defining difference between the PDMIC78 and the SM-57 is how much "gain" they capture. I'm not by any means a mic tech and have very basic to intermediate knowledge on how mics work, but when it comes to the mixer, the PDMIC78 requires about 3dB less in the gain control. Since I bought this microphone, its main use has been in front of an amp speaker. I use a considerably small amp (Blackstar HT-40) so my best bet is to mic up the speaker and set the controls however I need them to be. For a full two years the PDMIC78 has been the most reliable microphone in my rig, and I carry an SM-57 now to use the double-mic method.
CURRENT USE:
As mentioned above, I use the double-mic method on a 1x12" speaker cabinet. I am a total sound snob and when I play, I NEED my sound to be as perfect as I can possible get it. Because of that I have chosen to use two microphones and a direct line. So my rig goes like this: I plug in Blackstar's Emulated Out directly to the main console and use that as a basis for how I want to shape my tone, then I put the SM-57 directly towards the cone's sweetspot (every speaker has a different one; mine happens to be a little bit off the center) at about two to three inches from the grill cloth. After I play a bit with the mix between the direct and the Shure, I place the PDMIC78 aimed towards the sweetspot at an angle of around a radian or so from the cloth and move it a little bit further away from the SM-57 so as to get a few more tones coming from directly around that sweetspot. When I mix in the three, the direct line is about 4-5dB lower than the mics and has about -3dB on the high frequencies. I boost the low end of the SM-57 a tad bit (depends on the room) and work the mid sections mostly with the Pyle. I'm not using the mics for specific frequencies or so, but I do target what they can do best in they're position and compensate what they do worst.
OVERALL:
This mic has worked wonders in live and studio applications, and has earned an impressive reputation wherever it goes. Sound engineers and musicians alike have gotten speechless simply because of this microphone's versatile performance and incredible adaptability. I know for sure this mic will be on my rig for years to come, even as a professional musician. For the price listed on Amazon.com, this is a steal. However, A review with only good things to say and no drawbacks isn't a good review, it's just advertising. I really wish Pyle-Pro ditched the cheap cable the mic brought and sent a small protective pouch to safely store the mic in. It doesn't have to be leather (or whatever it is) like Shure makes them, but even a small canvas or microfiber pouch can help ease my mind when I put it inside a bag with clips and mics that could scratch it. Just a bit of help when it comes to caring for your product would be more than nice!
Thank you for reading this review; Happy Shopping!
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¿Qué es? Un clon del mítico SM57
¿Cómo suena? Tan parecido a un SM57 que mucha gente no notaría la diferencia.
¿Cómo rinde? Muy correctamente, tanto en grabaciones como en directos.
La construcción es sólida y el micro tiene un peso que da confianza a la hora de manipularlo. El sonido es bueno, aguanta transitorios sin ningún problema, la sensibilidad es buena. Grabando lo he utilizado para percusión y para amplificadores de guitarra sin ningún problema. Incluso combinándolo con un 58 con la cápsula descubierta para microfonear un amplificador se obtiene un estéreo muy interesante y agradable.
El único defecto que le podría dar sería que de fábrica no aprovecha la salida balanceada, pero es algo que se soluciona con un poco de estaño y 2 minutos de maña. A pesar de ello, lo estuve utilizando sin balancear para algunas grabaciones y no me dio problemas de ruido ni de ningún otro tipo.
También lo he comparado con algunos clones chinos del SM57 y el Pyle los supera con creces.
Conclusión: Un SM57 siempre será un SM57, pero en lo personal puedo decir que estoy muy contento y volveré a comprar uno si lo necesito.