quick mic question

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thelockhorns

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Hi,

I just bought a TASCAM 688 and now need some mics. Since I will be buying 4 at once money is an issue. My question is, what's the differance between the Shure 57 and 48? If not that much considering I'm recording fairly basically looks like I can cut my get four 48s for the price of two 57s. I'm recording two vocals and two guitars to start with overdubs later.

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Courtney
 
Buy the 57's, they are arguably the most versatile mics in existence at any price, and are regularly used in situations where mics costing 100 times more are available. One of the best buys in the recording world.
 
Ya, when buying a mic for an all around mic for about $100, get the SM57.... U can't go wrong for the price and for the quality U get, no other mic will sound as good for the same price, not to mention how much of a beating it will take =)

Sabith
 
yup, the 57 it is. a more versatile dynamic mic is hard to find. it'll do a decent job on anything you throw at it. depending on your budget and what you're going to record, you might want to have a look at some mics that are more suitable for specific recording situations. for example, unless you really need four dynamic mics, get two 57's and a Rode NT1 (+ a phantom power supply, the 688 doesn't have that built-in) for vocals, acoustic guitar etc.

whatever you do, the 57's are a good start and you won't 'outgrow' 'em.

the sm48 is a cheaper version of sm58 aka the dynamic king of vocals.

micmac
 
I also suggest that you go for the 57's.
But do you really need to buy 4 of them?
As said above, it's recommended to test a condenser mic, for the vocals at least.
A good condenser will definitly improve the sound of your vocals.
If you absolutely need four mics, buy two 57 and two 58
to start with, and buy a good condenser when you have the money.

Good luck with your recordings!
 
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