SM57 and 58 same capsule - can i just change grille?

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If it is true that the 57 and 58 are the same capsule then am i right in thinking that i could just change the grille to get desired 58 or 57 sound? or would they not fit?
 
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If it is true that the 57 and 58 are the same capsule then am i right in thinking that i could just change the grille to get desired 58 or 57 sound? or would they not fit?
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They are the same mic, but I dont' think the can swap grills freely.
 
Obstacle1 said:
If it is true that the 57 and 58 are the same capsule then am i right in thinking that i could just change the grille to get desired 58 or 57 sound? or would they not fit?
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Just unscrew the ball on the 58 to get more of the 57 sound and put a windscreen thing on a 57 to get more of a 58 sound. Although I'd doubt you'd really hear a huge difference between the two just the way they are.
 
nice! For some reason, used 58's are much cheaper more available than used 57's around where I am -- must be the spit factor. You can get a replacement ball grille for not much, though (and thoroughly sterilize the remainder of the mic). I had been looking for 57's and not finding them (for much less than retail, that is), but picked up a couple of 58's cheap (~$20@) because they were there and the replacement grille's were too.
 
It is the same element/electronics inside each mic, but, the casings are slightly different.
 
An sm58 with the grill off sounds a little different but not enough to worry about. If you're planning to use your 58 with the grill off much, just get a 57.
 
Yeah, they really don't sound "identical" when you take off the ball/grill on the 58. Somehow, I think the way it is mounted, and possibly the slight difference in the casings make for a different sound.
 
Okay - thanks for the help guys. I reckon I'll just stick with the 58 and maybe play around with the grille on/off if the sound doesn't differ that much.
 
blue bear hasnt been around in months.. i wonder..
 
Blue Bear happily posts on other forums, I'm thinking he may not want to be associated with engineers like us.
 
What forums.

I want to post the question..What is the difference between a 57 and 58.
 
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