Nady RSM-4 with Shure SM57?

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SteveCPerrino

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I'm trying to improve my guitar sound,

and I discovered the Nady RSM-4 and saw that it had great reviews.

I was wondering if it would sound good if I combined the RSM-4 and my SM57 on my amp? (yes, my amp sounds good too).
 
That should be a good combination. I use a CAD Triton 7000 and an SM57 with good results. The RSM-4 / SM57 shouldn't be a whole lot different IMO.
 
I concur. A ribbon (even a cheap one) along with one of the standard amp dynamics (57, i5) is my favorite approach.

Keep in mind--mic placement is still paramount. But now you've got twice the variables. So don't be surprised if you spend twice as long nudging mics by a quarter of an inch at a time until the two sound best together.

(BTW--folks will often ask: Are you tracking clean or heavy guitars? I didn't ask on purpose. I find this combo works equally well for both sounds.)
 
Usually, I would agree with the ribbon-SM57 complimentary combo but, in my experience, the RSM4 sounds too close to the SM57 to be complimentary. If cost is an issue, try the RSM5 for the same price.

Paj
8^)
 
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