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manowar

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1 Posted on 09/25/2004 at 23:23

Hi. Which mic do you prefer for guitar recording shure sm57 or beta57 ??? 
Can I use these for bass too? :P
Axeman

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2 Posted on 09/26/2004 at 01:19

I use a regular SM57 for recording guitar. I have also used it on bass, with decent results so long as the recordingis done at relatively low volume.

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Gawain

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3 Posted on 09/26/2004 at 09:13

I prefer the plain SM57. If the beta is technically better, it tends to get too agressive high frequencies on guitars.
manowar

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4 Posted on 09/26/2004 at 21:37

thanks I think I'll buy it in next few days :D
Sam Spastic

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5 Posted on 09/27/2004 at 02:21

The best mic I've found for bass guitar is the Beyer-Dynamic M88. Around $300. I know, I know its supposed to be a vocal mic, but what works is what works.
manowar

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6 Posted on 09/27/2004 at 18:14

sm57 price is only 150$ or even less. I think I'll buy it. Thanks
elamberth

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7 Posted on 10/29/2004 at 14:56

I have switched from the SM57 to a Studio Projects B1 for guitar cabs. It just sounded fuller to me. Anyone else use it? According to studio projects, it takes an spl of up to 132db, and I have not had any problems.
Gawain

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8 Posted on 10/29/2004 at 17:01

Personnally I avoid putting condenser mics in front of my amp. The 57 does the job just fine.
manowar

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9 Posted on 10/29/2004 at 17:17

I have found out that sm57 mic is bad for studio recording. It is best mic for live shows but for studio are condenser mics.
REv9k

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10 Posted on 10/31/2004 at 04:12

I agree, Shure 57 is the best (without spending a ton of money) for guitar. 
 
II'd suggest a condenser mic for vocals though.
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