And, because of the way its grille is designed, the SM57 exhibits a slight presence lift too. Other than these subtle differences, the two models are built identically but because the SM57's diaphragm is placed closer to the action, you're likely to encounter a slightly more pronounced proximity effect when using it. While the SM58, with its ball-style grille and built-in pop filter, was originally designed as a dynamic mic for live divas and crooners, the SM57 did away with these vocalist-friendly features to live out life as an instrument mic. Quite simply it's a legendary bit of kit.
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The SM57, along with its non-identical twin the SM58, is one of the best-selling mics of all time. Not really suitable for delicate, nuanced playing styles
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If budget is a little tighter that's no reason to be despondent because there are some stunning mics available for a little less. If money is no object, then surprise, surprise, we'd have an Octo Set (yes, that's eight and it is a thing) of Neumann KM184s flown in on our private jet.
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We'll be exploring the best places to aim your mic and looking at the rudiments of multi-mic setups. Place the mic in the wrong place and your sound will be either weak and gutless, or muddy and indistinct. Getting mic placement right is more than half the battle to getting a sublime recorded tone. Perhaps you’re a cash-strapped singer-songwriter, spending much of your time touring with little time or money to invest in recording? In that case you may want to use an on-board mic/pickup system that's primarily designed for live performance but can be DI'd with surprisingly good results. Different styles of playing call for different types of microphones, so we're going to explain when to consider a condenser mic or when a dynamic mic or ribbon mic may yield better results.