Another SM58 - SM57 Question

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:47 am

Hails all,

Vocally is there a big difference between the 57 and 58? Would it be worth trying to use both when recording demo vocals? Right now im not looking for an awesome sound otherwise, I'd use better Mics but off hand I have a SM57, and a few 58's. Is there a large difference frequecy-wise in the two mics? I always thought they were pretty much the same save the covers.

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:13 am

they are the same mics except for the wind screens. use either one for recording vocals. the 58 with the wind screen might be a little better but not much of a difference on the vox

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:23 am

Thats what I thought. Thanks, any ideas on some good lowend Condenser Mics? Im just looking for demos, and a little more range than the 58.

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:04 pm

I hear good things about the Kel mics and the AT 2020- they are in that range of the 57's 58's. the kel mics have an unconditional money back guareantee

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:51 pm

Kel, I'll looking to them. The AT2020 I've heard of before. I'll give em both a shot! Thanks!

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:41 pm

I use a Rode Nt1A for a lot of vocals... Under 200 bucks and sounds great! For a lot of female vocals I use either a MXL 900 or a MXL V67. Also cheaper mics, but sound good when recorded onto 2 inch... I like the warm sound of analog....

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:14 am

I know other people who like the NT1As also. One thing I find annoying is how zzounds charges 25% extra per mic for matched pairs:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--RODNT1A

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