live performance – Pam Barrett Music

This blog has an accompanying vlog: Funky is generally a good thing in music. But, when it comes to cleanliness of you microphone, funky can by bad…very bad! Vocal microphones can get particularly bad. When singing into a mic, vocalists end up spitting and sweating all over the microphone grille. Don’t even get me started […]

Should I Choose the Shure SM58 or Beta58A for Live Vocal Performances?

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This blog has an accompanying vlog here: https://youtu.be/2bpDcyOeXgc To answer this question, you have to know what the subtle differences between the SM58 and the Beta58a. Both are rugged built microphones by a trusted company. For that reason, you’ve probably noticed that most of your local venues providing PA systems are outfitted with the SM58 […]

Why should bring your own microphone to gigs?

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This post coincides with my vlog post on YouTube: Every performing musician works hard to not only master their particular instrument but, learn what’s needed to make it shine for their audience. The guitarist plays the guitar…but that’s not all. He or she also has decided what amp and/or pedals works best regarding tone and […]

Pam Barrett Music

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How to Clean Your Vocal Microphone

Should I Choose the Shure SM58 or Beta58A for Live Vocal Performances?

Why should bring your own microphone to gigs?