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manowar
161 posts | 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
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Axeman
591 posts | 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. The Axeman (##(===> Cuts From My New Blues CD | ||
Gawain
181 posts | 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
161 posts | 4 Posted on 09/26/2004 at 21:37 thanks I think I'll buy it in next few days :D 
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Sam Spastic
102 posts | 5 Posted on 09/27/2004 at 02:21 The best mic I've found for bass guitar is the Beyer-Dynamic M88. Around $300. I know, I know its supposed to be a vocal mic, but what works is what works. | ||
manowar
161 posts | 6 Posted on 09/27/2004 at 18:14 sm57 price is only 150$ or even less. I think I'll buy it. Thanks | ||
elamberth
15 posts | 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
181 posts | 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
161 posts | 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
32 posts | 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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