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CrazyDrummer09
10-10-2006, 08:29 PM
Hey guys, I know that the best mic to mic a guitar amp is an SM 57, but that isn't exactly in my price range right now, so I was wanting to know what the next best thing is. Should I use a dynamic mic, or a condenser mic?
hotpants_67
10-10-2006, 08:40 PM
save up for the sm 57. its so friggin worth it. trust me, its better than getting a schitty mic now then wanting to get a better mic later.
10571z
10-11-2006, 12:33 AM
For recording save up for a sm57... Your from america your music gear is so much cheeper and there is a much larger market of second hand gear. Your lucky man trust me.
CrazyDrummer09
10-11-2006, 12:26 PM
Is an sm 57 a dynamic or a condensor mic?
Hadji
10-11-2006, 01:20 PM
It's a dynamic.
cadencethefire
10-11-2006, 01:40 PM
Hey guys, I know that the best mic to mic a guitar amp is an SM 57, but that isn't exactly in my price range right now, so I was wanting to know what the next best thing is. Should I use a dynamic mic, or a condenser mic?

do you want to mic just an amp or drums and vocals?

i always suggest the audix i5, they're cheaper and more durable and have the same quality sound. Save up and buy a pack of mics, don't just settle for crap... or you're going to get a crap sound
lmldrummer
10-11-2006, 06:05 PM
he says he knows that a 57 isn't the best for an amp, so i'm guessing that an amp
pitchfork
10-12-2006, 02:54 AM
No he says he knows the sm57 is the best to mic a guitar amp.

And save for an sm57, you could spend half and get not even a tenth of the quality, its worth the wait.
lmldrummer
10-12-2006, 11:23 AM
that's what i meant, whatever
cadencethefire
10-12-2006, 03:45 PM
there i fixed my question, yes the sm57 is good so why buy something cheap now when you can wait only a little longer to get a better sound?

TS don't waste your time with low grade gear, you'll end up spending more money because you'll eventually buy the nice gear later anyways...
airborne50caliber
10-12-2006, 03:46 PM
You could try other dynamics, like other models by shure, but the price of a 57 is about as cheap as they get for serious stuff. I suggest finding one secondhand
slpntrx5
10-13-2006, 01:36 PM
TS quit being a bitch. go get a job, get 100 bucks. get an SM57. if you think im being a dick, you'll thank me when your recordings have good sound instead of guitar farts. ha. i win.
10571z
10-13-2006, 07:32 PM
dude go on ebay... They would be cheep... MAKE SURE YOU DONT GET A FAKE! Theres heeps of ****ing azn chinese copys ripping people off
Moseph
10-13-2006, 07:56 PM
TS quit being a bitch. go get a job, get 100 bucks. get an SM57. if you think im being a dick, you'll thank me when your recordings have good sound instead of guitar farts. ha. i win.

Not cool. You don't know the situation. I can't afford a 57 right now, and I have a job. I have rent, heat, food, and tuition to pay for.

To TS, Shure makes another series of mics called the "PG" ("Performance Gear") Series. They're designed more for durability and live use than for sonic properties alone (though the SM series isn't exactly fragile or high-end anyway). The PG 48 does a pretty good job from what I've heard. I've also made extensive use of the PG 45 and find them pretty versatile as well. Audio Technica just released the ATM PRO 63, which is a newer version of a mic I have and use a lot of the time.