AlanRatcliffe
It works, but isn't first choice. But if you only have one mic for everything, make it a 57 and you really can't go wrong.
Neps
You can try and use a 57 on an acoustic or nylon. But a condenser or ribbon would be much better.. But, then again, I once needed an acoustic to just sit in a mix and add to the overall feel, not too distinct, and so the 57 worked wonders.
So it also depends on your application, and where in the mix you want it.
majestikc
At least the prices are identical from what I can tell.....if any shop is selling the 58 for more than the 57 then know your being scammed.
AlanRatcliffe
majestikc wrote:
At least the prices are identical from what I can tell.....if any shop is selling the 58 for more than the 57 then know your being scammed.
Not necessarily - 58s are more popular and bulk deals from the importer are more common, often bringing the retail price down lower than the 57. Also the recent fluctuations in the Rand also means it depends on when they landed.
majestikc
Interesting, so basically just get the 58 if it's cheaper, even if you were going for the 57.
Whose the best importer that anyone knows of that can get the best prices on gear in general directly?
Last SM57 I bought cost a grand and a half from an importer.
Gearhead
Either SM57 or SM58 would go for 75 Euro excluding transport and importing, new in box, parallel import into Europe if you find the right oke (I did, NOT illegal just not very commercial). Stores sell it for 85-90. I have seen them here for between 1200 and 1300 depending on where you are. Someone must be making a good margin if you're paying 1500.
Riaan-Combrink
TomCat wrote:
IMHO I think the SM57 or Beta 57A are still the best microphones around for Guitar Amp Mic'ing.
As far as live stage use is concerned, however, after using a Beta 58A for a year now I can't get used to my SM-58 again. The Beta has a massively wider response (especially tops). Much clearer. I notice it in my slider and gain settings when I alternate between the two. Have to bring it down for the Beta, as it just JUMPS out of the mix!
Don't know the pros and cons of the Beta for recording though ...
Wizard
Prices of SM57's and SM58's vary hugely depending on specials etc.
In general 57's are more expensive due to high demand and low supply - lots of 58's in stock.
57's on gumtree get sold very quickly.
AlanRatcliffe
Buyer beware - there are a LOT of Chinese copies floating around. They even have the "made in Mexico" on the box, but the mics themselves are cheap copies, more like the 48s than the 58s.
TomCat
There is only one official importer for Shure and that is Wild & Marr.
They supply to all the stores.
Yes, exchange rates play a great role in the final price so it depends on who bought their stock when as far as pricing goes.
Stoner-Riff
SM57
Stoner-Riff
TomCat wrote:
There is only one official importer for Shure and that is Wild & Marr.
They supply to all the stores.
Yes, exchange rates play a great role in the final price so it depends on who bought their stock when as far as pricing goes.
I got my three SM57's for
R900.00 each.
Bought them in Florida last year Oct.
The mom&pop stores there have to compete w.MF to keep head above water, and you get good deals like that when you say "
i see Musiciansfriendsell it at . . . "
majestikc
.....not too sure he's going to be able to bite it off.......but he looks funny trying at least :?
Garth-S
What is the opinion on the shure PG mics. I have a PG58 and am quite impressed, and they are half the price of the SM58's
TomCat
PG's are not too bad from a tonal perspective for normal PA use.
Their shortcoming is when they are used on higher powered PA's where the handling noise becomes too obtrusive.
OK on a mic stand but not good for hand-held use. Another good alternative is the SM48.
FruitarGeek
Sorry to revist this topic which is well rested, but on the topic of SM58 v SM57, what do you guys recommend I go for first?
I don't really need a mic to mic up my amp or gear, because I use software which works great. My main concern now is recording vocals, and perhaps acoustic. Maybe even recording band practices, you know, by sticking mic in the middle of the room etc. Now I only have budget for one mic, for now alteast. Which one do I go for first
And more importantly, whats a good price I should pay for second hand one?
AlanRatcliffe
R900 - 1000 s/h, but be very careful buying s/h unless you really know what to look for.
For studio I usually recommend the 57 first, because it is excellent in such a wide range of applications (live too). A 58 is a must-have live for vocals, but it quickly gets put away in studio when you have a semi-decent LDC. So it boils down to your priorities...
