Difference between 57 and 58

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zed32 said:
so if they are the exact same mic, then why do people always recommend a SM57 for micing a snare, and not a 58?

I dont think I have ever recommended a 57...unless someone listed a bunch of mics they already had and said "where should I put these?"
 
zed32 said:
so if they are the exact same mic, then why do people always recommend a SM57 for micing a snare, and not a 58?

A 57 is easier to fit in smaller spaces.
 
NL5 said:
WTF? Your link says they sound different. I am confused. You say they are exactly the same, then offer up proof that they sound differnt. It's no wonder people are confused. :(

LOL. Even the info from Shure is inconsistent. :p
 
Did IQ points suddenly drop around here?

Same capsule - different response because of the grill.
 
MadAudio said:
Did IQ points suddenly drop around here?

Same capsule - different response because of the grill.

That's the bottom line. I was referring to the fact that one of the Shure posts indicates the response changes above 5k, another says 8k.
 
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..and not nearly as different as when moving one of them a few degrees or half inch one way or the other.
Time to move on boys. :D
 
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MadAudio said:
Did IQ points suddenly drop around here?

Same capsule - different response because of the grill.
EXACTLY..... and yes, apparently there's a lot of people posting who had a big bowl of stupid for breakfast this morning.... (thanks, Twinky! ;) )
 
Please excuse me for butting into this discussion, but would it be safe to conclude that if you have a 58 and use it to record vocals, you can then unscrew the ball and effectivley have a 57 for recording instruments?

Yes, I am that stupid.
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Tele The Truth said:
Please excuse me for butting into this discussion, but would it be safe to conclude that if you have a 58 and use it to record vocals, you can then unscrew the ball and effectivley have a 57 for recording instruments?

Yes, I am that stupid.
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Yes, that is correct.
 
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