can i use a shure sm57 to record vocals?

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Yes it'll work.
Just don't expect crisp chystalline highs, and deep smooth lows. The 57 will have a mid-range sound to it. A dynamic is more sensitive to change in distance of the mouth to mic, so try not to move around too much. And as stated... use a pop filter.
 
Sure you can use a 57 to record vocals, shit you could make french toast with a SM57. I would recommend using a pop filter.
 
slidey said:
what does french toast sound like
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Sounds delicious!

I use the 57 to beat the eggs and I grate some nutmeg on the grill.
 
Sometimes french toast sounds a little too sibilant so then I reach for my de-esser, although in Great Britain it might sound different.
 
no need for a de-esser, unless by de-esser, you mean a *wait for it* pop filter. :cool:
 
Jahn said:
no need for a de-esser, unless by de-esser, you mean a *wait for it* pop filter. :cool:
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what are you trying to say.........................that one should consider using a pop filter

let me think where I've heard that being said




































nope it's gone don't know where I heard that being said
 
If I remember right. Tom Petty used one as his main vocal mic in 1994 on SNL with Dave Grohl on drums. Knowing this from being a big Dave fan. lol
 
Yes you can use the sm 57 or whatever microphone you like, all depends of the voice of the singer the style of music, the originality you whant to bring to recording. All mics have their color, but yes you can use it ;)

Here have a listen to it on female and male vocal compare to other mics

http://www.gearaudition.com
 
slidey said:
so you could do french toast on this particular pop filter.............
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As long as French Metal Pop isn't as bad as Lordi, I think you're safe.
 
what are you trying to say.........................that one should consider using a pop filter

let me think where I've heard that being said

I think its written somewhere in the Bible.....Maybe the 11th Commandment :confused:
 
Anfontan said:
what are you trying to say.........................that one should consider using a pop filter

let me think where I've heard that being said

I think its written somewhere in the Bible.....Maybe the 11th Commandment :confused:
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& THE LORD SAYETH UNTO ME "YOU WILL USE A POP FILTER"
 
I always used a 57 for live vocals cause of i've got a high range (without falsetto), i liked the sound so much that i started using it for recording. I use the Beta version aswell it just depends on what kind of mood i'm in. I really don't think you can get a condenser microphone that's good for vocals without really emptying your pockets (+ preamp). But i have't tried a ton of condenser mics so don't know about that market. Anyway a dynamic works for me and the general rule of thumb is SM57 & Some sort of popper stopper for female vocals & males with a high range. SM57 Beta same thing except it isn't as sensative to pops due to the new grill and it has a proximity effect that is usefull, the closer to the mic you get the lows are increased. The 58 is the standard and can be used by anyone really, never suited me though.
:D
 
On some people the SM57 sounds great.

It has a compressed sound that works very well for some people.
It can also sound bad on others.

Many hard rock singers have used the SM58 to record lead vocals on major projects.

Keep in mind there is not one microphone that will sound great on every voice..

-Stew
 
I've used an SM57 to record vocals, plenty of times.

It's fine in my book.

However, I don't usually sing right up on the mic for recording. (For live,... of course you must get right on the mic!)

For my recording "studio" works, I'd use an SM57 on vocals at 1'~3' distance, with PLENTY of GAIN on the preamp and EQ it to brighten it up a bit, plus SING OUT quite a bit. There's no proximity effect at 1'~3' distance, eh.

;)
 
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