You might want to try the Audix OM2. I find that they are as good as the Shure SM 57 - minus the brandname. You'll also find that wheras your local music store is unlikely to give you a discount on the 57, they might do so, on the OM 2. (In my case they threw it in with another purchase.)

Chony.

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Originally posted by travlin'easy:
For a quality, handheld mic you can't go wrong with a Samson Q-7. The Shure SM57 and SM58 are both good mics, but for my own personal tastes, the Samson Q-7 provides much better vocals, and far less feedback problems. The last time I checked, you could pick one up for about $68 from some of the online music store sites.

Good Luck,

Gary