I'm looking for a cool looking and good sounding mic for live performances sub US$550/β¬440, any suggestions? Something that will stand out from the rest of the 'average' looking mics
I wouldn't worry about the mic as much...the audience won't notice anyway. If you want "flash", then go for a custom mic stand. Remember the swivel stand that Julian Cope used a few years back? The one he'd climb on and lean over the crowd. That's cool. Or the chain look stand that W.A.S.P used. Gotta love Blackie....
Its probably not what you were thinking, but it does the trick for a few of my clients who want to get laid after the show, just for... "Looking so Cool" heh