gypsyjazzer Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Has anyone used the Shure SM57 for acoustic DB? Did it work well? Your comments most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 SM57's have an upper mid lift to give clarity to vocals - and to flatter snares and guitar cabs. It's also not particularly sensitive (being a dynamic) so gain levels will be higher (and therefore the noise floor will be higher). You could try moving it close to the body/f holes to lift the low end (using the proximity effect), but TBH even a budget condenser or back electret will give you a more natural tone. I think with some experimenting with positioning you could get a useable sound. EQ might help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I tried using an SM57 last week during a rehearsal as I am temporarily without a pickup, and I would not recommend it. Low gain level before feedback, even with a lot of tinkering to try and get it under control. Poor tone quality, and just not loud enough. I unplugged it after one song, switched to a Rode NT5 and had far better results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I wouldn't attempt to use one as it's just not suitable. As mentioned above a condenser mic, preferably small diaphragm would be the best choice. I use a comparatively cheap Shure PG 81 occasionally, but would upgrade to the SM 81 if one came along at the right price. The Rode NT 5 is also a good choice, many classical guitarists use these in matched pairs for home recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've tried this for front of house and it worked very well. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f4/poor-mans-mic-setup-sm-57-four-elastics-482357/"]Poor Man's Mic Setup[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjazzer Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Many thanks for your replies--much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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