Sm77?

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I found one in my box of crap, don't even remember where it came from. What's the deal with this mic? crap? priceless? It's smaller then a 57. I have my doubts

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Ok, finally found out that one guy says it sucks, but then found another thread saying its a decent mic.

I guess I could plug it in and see.
 
It's a dumbed down version of a 57. It's a cheap dynamic.
 
I thought I'd revive this thread, since there's been so much talk lately about modding sm57s by removing or replacing the transformer. The sm77 is NOT a "dumbed down version of the sm57". It's a transformerless 57, but instead of just having lower output, they used aluminum wire instead of copper for the voice coil for the lighter weight, so they could have more windings without losing sensitivity. So you've got the better transient response and wider frequency response that people are doing these mods for, but without losing output or having to upgrade the transformer. They weren't really thinking about improving the sound when they made these-- the idea was to make them lighter weight. The case is aluminum too. Before anyone jumps in to say aluminum wire is crappy, bear in mind the EV RE20 uses aluminum in its voice coil, and some of the high-end Heil mics too, among others. If you have a chance, A/B a 57 with a 77 and see what you think. Not every mic that looks like a 57 or 58 is necessarily an inferior copy.
 
ubertar said:
I thought I'd revive this thread, since there's been so much talk lately about modding sm57s by removing or replacing the transformer. The sm77 is NOT a "dumbed down version of the sm57". It's a transformerless 57, but instead of just having lower output, they used aluminum wire instead of copper for the voice coil for the lighter weight, so they could have more windings without losing sensitivity. So you've got the better transient response and wider frequency response that people are doing these mods for, but without losing output or having to upgrade the transformer. They weren't really thinking about improving the sound when they made these-- the idea was to make them lighter weight. The case is aluminum too. Before anyone jumps in to say aluminum wire is crappy, bear in mind the EV RE20 uses aluminum in its voice coil, and some of the high-end Heil mics too, among others. If you have a chance, A/B a 57 with a 77 and see what you think. Not every mic that looks like a 57 or 58 is necessarily an inferior copy.
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Very well and succinctly put. Bravo!

I realize this is an older post, but I sure hope you held onto that SM77. They're GREAT studio tom mics. Fat and quick.

Having said that, I have a pair of these lovelies for sale, if you or anybody else is interested:

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=265736&highlight=sm77

Best,

Allan Ploth
 
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