I recently purchased a "BNIB" Brand New In Box Shure Beta 58a on eBay, but as soon as I received it and opened the box I knew it was FAKE! Needless to say I was a bit upset. I thought that I would take the time before sending it back to the seller to make this video to show some of the ways to identify a FAKE Shure Beta 58a as they are a very popular counterfeit item. I apologize about the sometimes blurry and wind noise as I filmed outside to get better light and I had to switch back and forth between close viewing and far viewing for clarity. Summary: (update Apr 17, 2012 -- newer authentic Beta 58a mics may also have two letters stamped on the foam under the windscreen. These letters vary from the different mics that I own, but I am not sure what they indicate.) - FAKE Shure Beta 58a mics weigh less and do not feel as substantial if that makes sense - the color of the FAKE is off a bit - the logo of the FAKE is not as crisp and the font is bolder/fatter - the cable plug pin label fonts are smaller on the FAKE and there appears to be no letter label above the flat metal piece above the 1 and 2 pins - wire mesh screen on the FAKE is bright shiny chrome with a looser mesh, weights less - blue band on the FAKE mic will easily roll out of the metal groove it is suppose to sit tightly within, the groove is also bigger than the flimsy blue rubber band on the FAKE. The real blue band is securely fitted within the groove on the wire mesh - The FAKE capsule has no visible yellow <b>...</b>
Shure's trusty SM58 and Beta58 mics are on display here. The Beta58 is a bit more expensive, but a stronger magnet in the mic offers more sensitivity and a super-cardioid pickup pattern. The SM58 is a favorite of many performers, and with good reason; it's a sturdy, affordable piece of gear. You can't use it to hammer nails, but it will stand up to the rigors of touring like nobody's business.
Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 versus Gibson Les Paul Standard -Cabinet: Custom built 4x12 Cab with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. -2 mics: Shure SM 57 + Shure Beta 58. The main is the sm57 (90%), and the beta gives only a touch of "headroom" to the sound (10%). Sm57 on axis at the side of the speaker cone. The Beta58 right next to it and off axis. I know it's an unconvetional way to use the beta 58 (being a vocal mic) but it gives a little extra to the dry sound of the sm 57. And it makes the sound definately more natural, takes away of the tipical sm 57 character. -Lexicon Omega Studio desktop recording studio (does a pretty great job) -Macbook pro: Garageband for sound; iMovie for the rest. No effects, EQ, mastering. Intro and outro song: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Still Unbroken Enjoy it! rock on
Skinny Love Bon Iver / Birdy cover A video we did of one of our favourite Bon Iver songs made even more famous recently by Birdy. Matt Belmont on vocals and guitar, Chris Burgess on percussion, Tom Henry on Keys. Hope you enjoy it... Follow us on: www.facebook.com/mattbelmontmusic www.twitter.com/Matt_Belmont tags (Ignore): Acoustic live performance band guitar piano keyboard cajon skinny love bon iver birdy nord stage piano taylor martin drummer guitarist matt belmont band performance live lounge pianist concert basement iphone 4 kodak zi8 hd camcorder camera microphone music musicians aer amp focusrite pro24 dsp shure beta 58a drumming drums drumbeat 2011 good great radio one bbc introducing artist new unsigned busker guitarist
