What are your thoughts on the Sure Beta 57A

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Looking at getting a new mic to mic guitar cabs with, i have tried the Standard SM57 and it was okay, tried the Sm58 with the shield off it and it sounded just slightly darker then the Sm57 but not what i was looking for. now im going to try the Beta 57A (i think) what is your opinion on the Beta 57A, should i try it yes or no?
 
The Beta 57 is brighter, hotter output, tighter pattern than the SM57.

I find the SM57 more agreeable. Mic placement can do a lot to change basic tone but I find the Beta sort of harsh most of the time. To my ears anyway.

YMMV.
 
For the same price you can get a CAD m179. In the used market look for a Shure sm59, EV 308, or a Beyer m201. Try moving the beta towards the outer third of the speaker or even try mic'ing the back of the cab.
 
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snow lizard said:
The Beta 57 is brighter, hotter output, tighter pattern than the SM57.

I find the SM57 more agreeable. Mic placement can do a lot to change basic tone but I find the Beta sort of harsh most of the time. To my ears anyway.

YMMV.
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This is my opinion as well.
 
Don't stop searching for the right microphone, Kyle ... till you have tried a ribbon microphone.
 
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