the major difference is the polar pattern. the 58 has a wide pattern and the 57 has a narrow one
what this means is one is better suited for singing (58) because if you move a little off axis of the mics zero you will still get picked up just fine. but both mics are vocal mics the 57 is just used more for micing cabnets and drums and anything thing else like a sax. bands who use the 58: the who (instantly comes to mind) koko taylor the cure bands who use a 57: tom petty I cant think of any others off hand but you get my point you cant tell the difference scotto ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Dooley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 8:50 AM Subject: [313] shure Hey guys just a quick question.. What is the difference in the sm 57 and sm 58 mics? Sonic, clarity, voice and from the recording of instruments and sound response? They are only a few dollars different in price, but it seems that the 58 maybe more for vocals while as the 57 is for both vocals and the recording of sound. Please tell me which one you prefer and i will base my decision on your opinions!' thanks and cc me in on the reply emails. peace thanks --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
