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Saxguy
Skokie, IL
dependable, versatile microphone
5 star rating

a sax player, a bandleader
Pros

    great sound reproduction, dependable, works for lots of instruments


JUN
29
2007

Shure - SM57-LC Professional Microphone — 

I had originally set out to acquire a sound system a little at a time, with the mikes being purchased early on.

I saw, on Ebay, a ligthly used microphone lot consisting of a Shure SM-57, Shure SM-58, and two audix OM3XB. All microphones enjoy a great reputation, the seller had a good feedback record and so I bought it.

I had already been well aware of Shure's reputation for puttng out quality microphones at fair prices. I was drawn to the SM-57 because of it's versatility, It is a cardoid, dynamic mike, meaning it is sensitive to the sound source and less sensitive to background noice. My research also showed that this mike was useful in miking woodwinds, drums, guitar and bass.

On the set, I chose to use the SM-57 on the bass drum. I didn't need a lot of amplification on the drum, which is typically pretty loud, but I did need the ability to balance it. I mike checked ok and it was easy for my son the sound guy to balance the sound on the gig. I've also played on this microphone many times as part of a venue's sound system. The SM-57 is a popular, widely used microphone.

I can recommend this microphone as providing great live sound reproduction for a variety of instruments.

Street price new is typically a little under $100

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Last edited on Oct 05, 2008



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Saxguy wrote on Dec 14, 2007 at 10:13PM

In response to audiopro's comment from Dec 12, 2007 at 11:34AM:

man, I'm impressed!

audiopro wrote on Dec 12, 2007 at 11:34AM

Saxguy,

Couldn't agree more.

I've been making money with music since the mid 60's, starting with "Teen" dances, Rock and Roll in the 70's, and in mid 1970 my wife was signed to RCA and experienced several Country #1's leading to a Co-Host position on a syndicated Country Music Show.

With a degree in Electronics Engineering, I had a repair shop in the rear of a studio in Nashville. The owner built the first studio on what is now Music Row and has been collecting Mics ever since....Well, he's not with us anymore. That's the only thing that stopped him. We even got all the Mics from RCA when they sold to BMG.

Last inventory I did there, I counted over 2.5M in Mics alone. Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, RCA, Sony, AT, Synheiser, Schoeps, and just about any mic produced from the late 40's to present. Tube, Ribbon, Condenser, Dynamic.

Oh, did I forget Sure?

In all those years I've played (live, studio, video) almost all woodwinds (couldn't cope with Basoon) Percussion, Guitar, Bass and Keys (first kid on the block with a Mini Moog). Spent 15 years as a Recording Engineer as well.

Every time I've seen anything other than an SM-57 used on a snare, it was a super bad mistake. And.....I've never, as far back as I can remember, been on a live stage without being in the company of multiple 57's. The bigger the stage, the more 57's.

I've always wanted to approach Sure with an ad idea. Show a crew building a super large outdoor stage using 57's as hammers, then using the same mics, dents and all, during the performance. Whatcha think?

Drop me an Email if you want. debdb@netzero.net

Jam On,

Dave

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