RE: [Harp-L] Shure mics, SM57 or 58?

"charlie zevon" <chaszev@xxxxxxxxxxx> · Tue, 18 Oct 2005 23:14:45 -0700

Shure classifies the SM57 as an instrumental mic and the SM58 as a vocal 
mic.  It's interesting that on Shure's web site the only recommended 
application both mic's share is harmonica. But that makes sense with the 
harp's combined qualities of voice and instrument.
In looking at the specs the 57 and 58 both have very similar frequency 
response and almost identical cardioid pattern. Wouldn't think there would 
be much difference between the 2, maybe the 58 would filter breath/wind 
noise a little better. But I'm sure different folks have their own 
preference.
And I wouldn't worry about buying from a known source. Musicians Friend, Sam 
Ash, zZounds, Sweetwater all sell the 57 for $89 and the 58 for $99. Check 
your local retailers, they may match that.
Charlie
From: "akc" <meadow.sweet@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Shure mics, SM57 or 58?
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 13:56:04 +0100
Anyone have a view on which of these is better/easier for playing through? 
Does the 57 require you to play more directly into the mike.. rather than 
over and around it? Is there a benefit in the differnce in sound?
Also on the subject of Shure mics.... they are available on Ebay at 
ridiculously low starting bids, emanating from China and Hong Kong... the 
suspicion being that these are fakes. The problem is that it undermines 
confidence in buying a Shure from any source. Any thoughts/experiences on 
this?
A.
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