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Published on 03/11/10 at 15:00This is Shure's do it all mic. Often used for micing amps for recording or live settings.
I originally purchased this mic for micing my Crate acoustic guitar amplifier through the PA system in live settings. I didn't do much research before making the purchase, I felt like this was one of those mics that is the industry standard for a reason, much like its brother the SM-58. I picked it up at a local music store for $90.
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This mic is all good. The size and shape are great, it makes it easy to get the mic directly in front of the speaker you are micing. The best part of this mic is that you get to hear what is actually coming from the speaker. The 57 doesn't have any kind of frequency bump like a 58 does. The 57 is not known for a vocal mic but I like how it sounds with someone who has a Bassey voice. It definitely lets your voice come through as it is. If you are used to the low frequency bump and warm sound of a 58, this is not the vocal mic for you.
I still haven't come across something that I don't like about this mic. There are others I prefer for some things but they don't have a $90 price tag.
I have dropped it several times and transported it without packing it the way I should and it still works like a champ. Built to last and very durable.
Overall, you won't find a more versatile mic for $100 or less. It is great both in the studio and in a live setting. They are built to last forever and don't take much fiddling with, just plug them in and find out where you want to put it.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I originally purchased this mic for micing my Crate acoustic guitar amplifier through the PA system in live settings. I didn't do much research before making the purchase, I felt like this was one of those mics that is the industry standard for a reason, much like its brother the SM-58. I picked it up at a local music store for $90.
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This mic is all good. The size and shape are great, it makes it easy to get the mic directly in front of the speaker you are micing. The best part of this mic is that you get to hear what is actually coming from the speaker. The 57 doesn't have any kind of frequency bump like a 58 does. The 57 is not known for a vocal mic but I like how it sounds with someone who has a Bassey voice. It definitely lets your voice come through as it is. If you are used to the low frequency bump and warm sound of a 58, this is not the vocal mic for you.
I still haven't come across something that I don't like about this mic. There are others I prefer for some things but they don't have a $90 price tag.
I have dropped it several times and transported it without packing it the way I should and it still works like a champ. Built to last and very durable.
Overall, you won't find a more versatile mic for $100 or less. It is great both in the studio and in a live setting. They are built to last forever and don't take much fiddling with, just plug them in and find out where you want to put it.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com