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Thread Mic for guitar recording

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manowar

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1 Posted on 09/25/2004 at 14:23:37

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

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Axeman

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2 Posted on 09/25/2004 at 16:19:10

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_en

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3 Posted on 09/26/2004 at 00:13:34

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 12:37:06

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

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Sam Spastic

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5 Posted on 09/26/2004 at 17:21:27

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 09:14:39

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 05:56:00

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.

manowar

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8 Posted on 10/29/2004 at 08:17:01

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.

gawain_en

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9 Posted on 10/29/2004 at 08:01:56

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

REv9k

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10 Posted on 10/30/2004 at 20:12:47

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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