Hey guys.

I'm thinking about getting a microphone (I was looking at Shure 57s and 58s), but I don't know what other sorts of equipment I'll need with it. Other websites are fairly vague. Some say you can plug into a guitar amp, some say you can't. I don't want to blow up any of my amps.

Does this mean I'll have to buy a mixer and PA system and everything else as well? What sort of equipment do I need to buy if I'm getting a microphone?

I'm planning on just keeping it in my practice space, but it would be cool if I could use the setup live also.

Take it from a guy who had no PA for years (I used to use a silverface Bassman ten in a pinch) you can plug into a guitar amp with no problem or harm to the amp. Remember, that's basically what harp players are doing anyway-plugging into an amp with a mic.

You'll have to get an adapter or a cord that goes from XLR to 1/4" plug to go into an amp. I personally think a Shure SM58 is the best all-around vocal mic for the money. There are other good ones out there, but it's hard to beat a classic. Mine is 20 years old now and still going strong.

For micing an amp thru a PA, the SM57 is hard to beat as well. Although those flat Sennheisers that you can drape over the top of your amp are pretty good, too.

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Texas Roadhouse Music
Guitar/Slide Guitar/Harp/Vocals

If you're planning on using both mics at the same time, or even one mic with an instrument, I highly recommend this Mackie mixer for $100 :

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... 4AoduRviBQ

The mic pre's are top shelf and the unit is pro quality!

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Nice unit for the coffeehouse gigs!

That is nice little unit. I would get that one for a simple setups.