sm57 or beta sm57

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Please give me a suggest for my limited budget,sm-57 or beta sm-57.It seems that
both are suitable for record instrument and
vocal.But beta are much expensive.So,what
extent of improvement beta sm57 to sm57.
I am just a beginner and please dont estitate
to give me some advice for my stupid quiestion.thanks all.
 
My advice is when looking at the 57 mics, get the SM-57 and not the Beta 57 (not worth the $ difference). When looking at the 58 mics, get the Beta 58 and not the SM-58 (is worth the $ difference).

These are just my opinions, but I think most people agree.
 
I'd agree with R.E. My logic would be, the SM 57 is usually used as an instrument mic, e.g. guitar amp or snare drum--something that's loud and punchy, which the SM 57 has a distinguished record of being good at. You don't want it to sound like a condenser mic. However, you want a vocal mic to sound as much like a condenser mic as possible--sensitive, crisp, higher output. So in that case the SM 58 Beta, which is a dynamic mic, can stand up to the rigors of the stage but sonic properties that are closer to the condenser sound--and at a very reasonable price.
 
The SM-57. Get it. The SM57/58 mics are the same except for the head on them. You can actually sing through the SM-57 and produce the same result as the SM-58 though you would have to get the angle right and hold the position.

If you are unsure go down to a shop and get them tried out.
 
Thanks all!
Is shure mic are mexico made?I get a reply
in Hong Kong that said sm-57 have already
stop produce and it is mexico made.Is it
right?
 
I believe every musician and recordist should
have at least 1 SM57 and 58 in their gear.
 
To Beta or not to Beta

The SM57 is an iconic instrument mic, and the SM58 is supposedly the "Industry standard" for vocal mics. They use many of the same parts, but have a different windscreen, which DOES make them sound different...The SM57 is more boxy and close sounding to my ears, and when used on vocals has kind of a mid-frequency honk, which can be good or bad.

The Beta 57 and 58, are even more alike, with (once again) different wind screens, that make them sound very slightly different.

After using all of the above in both a live and studio setting, I have declared a winner (in my own ear/mind)! The most versatile of the bunch is the:

Beta 57!

It is by far my favorite live vocal mike for quieter singers (especially quiet male crooners), lending a closeness and superb intelligibility, yet maintaining a fairly true frequency curve. It sounds about the same as the Beta58, but with the ability to get closer, edging it out in my book. And the output is hot enough that you don't have to crank the gain.

On instruments (snare, electric guitar, suitcase Rhodes), it has as good of SPL handling as its non-beta counterpart, and MUCH more sparkle! This means it's more versatile, but also means you'll have to EQ if you want the classic 57 sound.

It's also MUCH more durable than the SM57, strictly due to its removable/replaceable mesh screen. Have you ever seen what happens to an SM57 snare mike that has had one errant stick hit land squarely on its plastic end? Not pretty!

The only live situation I haven't liked my Beta 57 for is loud, high, female vocals, where it can make them sound more harsh than the average (crap) Mackie EQ can remedy.

My .2
 
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