MIC WARS | Phonic UM99 vs. Shure SM58

MIC WARS! The Phonic UM-99 cheap dynamic microphone vs. the legendary Shure SM58 dynamic microphone. 

The Phonic UM-99 is a cheap $10 dynamic microphone. It is XLR and does NOT require phantom power. It has a frequency response of 50Hz-15KHz 

The Shure SM58 is a legendary dynamic microphone. It is an XLR microphone and does NOT require phantom power. It has a frequency response of 50Hz-15KHz 

We will test these microphones on voice for applications such as podcasts, voice-over, YouTube videos, etc… 

You will hear several samples from different distances. There are raw samples and processed samples. The processed samples use iZotope Nectar 2. 

The Phonic UM-99 is an inexpensive dynamic microphone.

It has a frequency response of 50Hz-15KHz and costs about $10

The Shure SM58 is a legendary microphone

It has a frequency response of 50Hz to 15KHz

Which of these microphones sound better to you?

Cheap dynamic vs expensive dynamic… Let’s start… 

The MIC WAR!