Good vocal mics for outdoor concerts. Extremely reliable.

I've owned OM5's for over 20 years! I still have my original 2 OM5's. They are certainly worn, but they work as well as the day we bought them! Not to be rude, but if your vocal mics on stage are SM58's you've DEFINITELY hired the wrong sound company. While a ground breaking microphone in its day, the OM5 is a far superior instrument and it's not even close. Senheisers are far too hot, so unless you've got a weak voice or are trying to catch soft voices, they are harsh. If you are trying to catch normal, clear, articulate vocals and translate that signal, whether at low or high volumes, to an audience, this is THE microphone. I even prefer this microphone over their more expensive sister the OM7. It's just a more even response across platforms. This microphone will DO IT ALL! Whether you are using this mic for lead vocals, backup vocals, instruments, or overhead in rooms with 50 or 500 people your response is consistent and clear. Talking, singing, screaming and falsetto all come out clean and articulate. What you sing or put through comes out perfectly on the other side, so it'd better be good. Any decent singer will know the difference. I'm not too particular about my instrument mics, though I typically use SM57s, but these are "must have" vocal microphones. If you are a professional, using SM58s this microphone is a game changer for you. Get these mics NOW!

Had heard it was a great mic. Was not impressed. Much too tight of a pattern and not enough crispness on the mid-high end. My Sennheiser blows it away.Used it once now it just sits in a box along with my Shure SM58.

Between the Shure SM58 and this, do not hesitate to spend the extra $60 on this one. I bought one of this Audix OM-5 mics and loved it so much that I end up getting another one for the backing vocals. It deals with feedback very well and it's much more clear than the Shure SM58. The only thing that Shure is better on is the resistance, if you drop it or bang it. But mics were not made to be dropped, so just be careful and the Audix will last you forever.

I never thought I would ever replace SM58's I was wrong I love the OM-5's

Okay, so I read all the reviews. I also own a few other mics. SM 57's, SM 58's, and an EV(forgot the exact model, and I don't have the mic with me) I had been using a Shure SM58 for practices and live performances. I'm in a stoner rock band, and we play pretty loud. I wanted something that would have less feedback, and cut through more. I purchased this mic, and used it at my next practice. Absolutely amazing! No feedback, tons of gain, and cuts right through the mix. A few days after we played a gig. They had a SM58 for me to use on the stage. I asked if we could use my mic, and they said yes. I used it, and it was awesome! I could hear my vocals perfectly, and so could the crowd. The sound guy said he was fooling around before we started playing, and he was able to turn the gain on his system all the way up without any feedback whatsoever. He told me he could of given me tons more volume if I needed it while we were playing. However, I didn't need it. Anyway, long story short. Get this mic. Awesome!!!