The Rock shop is my go to shop for music gear. If I find something expensive and is cheaper elsewhere they will match it . They order items in for me if they don't have it.I would recommend the rickshop

Amazing microphone.

A huge improvement from something like the SM58. The tight polar pattern really keeps the mic from feedbacking. You can REALLY drive the mic to your monitor and it still won't feedback. The build quality is top, the sound quality is clear as crystal. Put a popperblocker inside of the grill and you have a new favorite Vocal mic, I guarantee it. You can literally be RIGHT on top of the mic and yell your guts out and it will still sound incredibly detailed and won't distort. Incredible mic!

Audix OM5's are top notch work horse vocal mics

I've performed 1000's of shows, sang through a myriad of vocal mics and the OM5 has become one of my top 4 live performance vocal mics (alongside Beta58, EV 767a and Audio Technica AE3300). I put it a notch above the Beta58 because of its feedback rejection while still being able to retain the vocal tonality of most singers. It works great for either female or male vocalists (this is a BIG deal to me when putting on shows and singers are coming up for one offs). I would put the EV 767 right beside it but the EV has a different proximity, making the vocalist having to figure the mic out, if you will, in order to get the best out of it (EV's actually have just as good of feedback rejection - maybe slightly better). I used to be a die hard Beta 58 fan until I got a ... MoreI've performed 1000's of shows, sang through a myriad of vocal mics and the OM5 has become one of my top 4 live performance vocal mics (alongside Beta58, EV 767a and Audio Technica AE3300). I put it a notch above the Beta58 because of its feedback rejection while still being able to retain the vocal tonality of most singers. It works great for either female or male vocalists (this is a BIG deal to me when putting on shows and singers are coming up for one offs). I would put the EV 767 right beside it but the EV has a different proximity, making the vocalist having to figure the mic out, if you will, in order to get the best out of it (EV's actually have just as good of feedback rejection - maybe slightly better). I used to be a die hard Beta 58 fan until I got a couple of these. I'm sticking with them. I only put the AE3300 alongside these because it's my favorite vocal mic hands down. But it's not fair to compare it to the OM5 as it's a cardioid condenser mic that requires phantom power, has about 6-10db more gain and sounds as pro as you can ask for in a live situation. The AE3300 suffers, however, from feedback potential. Where you can grab an OM5 around its screen and get no feedback, you will get squealing noises out of the AE3300 doing the same thing. I could sit here andcompare a dozen other vocal mics against the OM5 but I don't want to nauseate everyone. Yaaawwwn...Just buy an OM5, try it out and I'm pretty confident you'll realize how versatile & rock solid they are. You certainly won't be disappointed.

Best Mic I've Owned

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 ... MoreOkay, 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!!!

Best mic I have ever used!!!

Overall:I have been playing out live since 1969 and still rock on the weekends in a classic rock band. I have used every mic out there from 58's, EV, AKG, Sennheiser, Blue and lots of others. Me and the other singer in the group both use Audix mics. They have superior sound reproduction, no feedback ever, no handling noise at all and they sound so much better than any of the 58's, regular or Beta. I use this Om5 and the other singer uses an Om3. He has a lot higher voice than me so the Om3 works better for him. I will not buy any other mic ever again and the other singer is only 30 yrs old and he swears this is the only brand mic he will ever own as well. Great job Audix and zZounds.

Best microphone, hands down...

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 ... MoreI'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!

Exactly what I needed for home studio work

I needed a vocal mic to use at home for recording. I have a Blue Reactor (condenser), which I run through a Scarlett 2i2. Problem is, it's way too sensitive for the environment. It picks up everything within a mile. So I turned my attention to dynamic stage microphones. After listening to a dozen shootouts on YouTube, the OM5 seemed to have the most transparent, condenser-like sound, while at the same time, the noise rejection of a traditional dynamic mic. I've tried it on my own voice (mid-rangey male voice, somewhat thin) and a female vocalist with plenty of range. It just works. Rejects bad acoustics, within reason, but very transparent for a stage oriented mic. I used to own a Shure SM7B (in tandem with a Cloudlifter), and after comparing some old tracks, the ... MoreI needed a vocal mic to use at home for recording. I have a Blue Reactor (condenser), which I run through a Scarlett 2i2. Problem is, it's way too sensitive for the environment. It picks up everything within a mile. So I turned my attention to dynamic stage microphones. After listening to a dozen shootouts on YouTube, the OM5 seemed to have the most transparent, condenser-like sound, while at the same time, the noise rejection of a traditional dynamic mic. I've tried it on my own voice (mid-rangey male voice, somewhat thin) and a female vocalist with plenty of range. It just works. Rejects bad acoustics, within reason, but very transparent for a stage oriented mic. I used to own a Shure SM7B (in tandem with a Cloudlifter), and after comparing some old tracks, the OM5 was much cleaner and clearer. And for less than half the price. If you need a decent work horse vocal mic in a less than perfect project studio environment, the OM5 won't disappoint.

Lives up to expectations !

I bought the Audix OM5 as a gift for the female vocalist in our group. As she was sound checking with her regular microphone, I pulled out the OM5 and told her to try it out. Once I explained the pickup pattern and how to properly use the OM5, she began to sing, and immediately got the biggest grin on her face. Needless to say, she loves it ! Great output, no feedback.Looks great, and it feels good in the hand. Now I'm going to have to buy another one for myself. This mic made the whole, difference for us.

Nice sound with tight pickup pattern

I have had great success with these mics in various live sound situations. The louder the stage situation has been, the easier I have been able to get a lead vocal to cut through the mix with these. The pickup pattern is tight which allows for higher gain before feedback. Also because the pattern is tight, you spend more time eqing the source than eqing to eliminate what you wish the mic wasn't picking up. I am not hung up using a mic because it is an industry standard. I prefer these mics on most vocals over a Beta58. They will require a little instruction to the singers. If they fade off the mic more than a little or try to sing from the side, they will not be heard.

Still a GREAT sound after all these years!!!

I had the pleasure of using this mic for a drummer vocal during the 2004-2005 Stanley Cup Finals, and may I say, it lived up to its word for HyperCardioid. The vocal was heard WAY above the drum kit and I had control of the whole mix. This mic has a bright, clear, crisp sound. Couple that with great sensitivity that can handle high sound pressure levels and this a great mic to have in one's arsenal of mics. I finally bought one (2020) and 15 years later, it STILL lives up to its name!