Can anyone answer the above question, mainly when i record guitars at the moment i mic my cab with an SM57, record the dry signal through my BSS Audio active D.I. Box and also record the Balanced signal from the direct out on the back of my Marshall TSL100 then blend the Direct out signal with the SM57 signal.

Hi guys, I have a broken SM57, which basically was broken in the way that the signal from mic was very very weak. i.e. you could only hear it if i turned my mic up way loud and turned mic up on the preamp...

so I opened it up. the yellow and green wire is connected the mid part fine, so i thought must be something to do with the transducer part.

I am having difficulty finding a self noise value for the Shure SM57. Does anyone know what it is? Strangely, the Shure spec sheet makes no mention.

Both are very good mics that anyone should be able to achieve good sound with. The SM57 is a classic and many classic and modern guitar tracks have been recorded with them. The Heil PR20 is a different sound and sounds more balanced to my ear. Fuller on the low end, easier on the brightness, but one drawback is that it seems a little busy in the mids. Little EQ to fix this, not a big deal.

Of course the SM57 tops out as the most ubiquitous and appreciated mic -all things considered- but I am curious to know what is #2.

Greets all,

I usually record acoustic music, but will be recording a metal band this weekend. The band wants to use this recording as a sound reference. Pantera - Revolution Is My Name

Shure is the answer.

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I came across this idea while attending a little workshop put on by some of the heavies here in town. One engineer (the youngest, but most talented) recommended this technique during one "class".

As I recall, he put the tape on opposite side of the 57 from the hihat, along the grill side. Anyone ever heard of this?

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I tried to do searches for this, for what one would have thought would have been discussed somewhere. However, the forum did not allow me to search for this. Sorry!

I have several mics:

x2 SM57
x1 SM58
x2 Fathead II (with Lundahls)
X1 SM81
x1 KSM27