57

the 58 is a vocal mic.

They are both the same mic cept the 57 has no pop guard thingy.

Well I know but can I record pianos with a single SM57...And I have red that there have been people recorded some good acoustic guitars etc with a SM58...

You can record a good acoustic guitar with a logitec usb mic. But can you make a good recording of an acoustic guitar with this mic?

I dunno what you're on about. They are the same mic.

You may want an LDC matched pair to get a good stereo recording. I dunno. Ask someone else. :)

Well I already PMed Remy :D

Greener wrote: You can record a good acoustic guitar with a logitec usb mic. But can you make a good recording of an acoustic guitar with this mic?

I dunno what you're on about. They are the same mic.

You may want an LDC matched pair to get a good stereo recording.

That's on the money.

A good ear for what sounds good and a degree of experimentation is required.

I doubt you'll be unhappy with an sm57 on your accoustic guitar. Or an SM58 for that matter. Greener is correct in that the sm58 is traditionally a vocal mic whereas the sm57 gets used for micing instruments, drums and speakers. However, the sm57 does get used by lots of peeps for vocals. There are no rules in what sounds good or bad, just opinions.

Why not buy both if your budget can stretch to it? :) And even try the stereo thing with an XY mic placement. You'll probably find that you'll be glad of 2 very good but relatively inexpensive mics at somepoint in future.

Lots of folks do favour the stereo matched pairs of LCDs for Accoustic Guitars and Piano. I haven't tried either though so I couldn't comment.

Wait for Remy's reply too. :wink:

LiD

For guitar and piano I definitely prefer condenser microphones nearly all the time. However if you are looking for your first microphone, you can't really beat the SM57. It will work on everything decently. (Ditto the SM58 = an SM57 with a wind screen)

Hmmm, apples or apples...?

hackenslash wrote: Hmmm, apples or apples...?

Not even Granny Smith Vs. Jonathan.

It's just, do I want my Granny with or without a hat?

With - hats can be taken off.

And electrical tape applied to hold the capsule in place :lol: