Can I use SM58 to mic guitar amp?
The SM58 is same as the SM57, except the SM58 has a ball-shaped grille. Either model is a good choice for miking a guitar amp. The sound pressure from the guitar amp will not damage the SM57 or the SM58, no matter how loud you set the amplifier.
How close should I be to SM58?
20 to 60 cm (8 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, slightly off to one side. Natural sound, reduced bass and minimal “s” sounds.
Should I buy an SM58?
Should you buy the Shure SM58? Yes, the Shure SM58 is one of the best Shure microphones, and for good reason: it just works. Anyone tough on their gear will appreciate just how tough this microphone is. Whether you’re an open mic performer or touring musician, the SM58 is a great mic to have in your arsenal.
Can I put SM57 Grill on SM58?
Re: Substitute SM58 without grille for SM57 They use the same capsule. As seen by the frequency diagram, it’s not a huge difference. The SM58’s grille is better at preventing wind and breath noise though, although the foam filter material can deteriorate into dust , making the SM58 sound explosively poppy.
Can you convert SM58 to SM57?
Well, I just phoned Shure, their engineering department, got it straight from the horse’s mouth. They said that putting an SM57 grille on an SM58 would turn it into a 57 ! But that it wasn’t possible because the grille mounting was different and so the grill would not fit properly.
Is SM58 high impedance?
The SM58 is low impedance. If you connect the SM58 to a Shure A85F low-to-high impedance transformer, it will be as loud, if not louder than the PE515. In general, a high impedance microphone will have an output level around 20 dB greater than a low impedance microphone.
Do you need phantom power for SM58?
A dynamic microphone, like the SM58, does not require phantom power because it does not have active electronics inside. Nonetheless, applying phantom power will not damage other microphones in the vast majority of cases.
Should I use phantom power with Shure SM58?
Is a Shure microphone worth it?
Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone costs around $399. It is a mid-range price microphone, but with the quality of recorded sound, this is a popular go-to model for many podcasters. It ensures warm and even audio reproduction.
Can you use an SM58 for recording guitar?
You can use an SM58 for recording guitar with great results. It is particularly good for recording from a guitar amplifier due to it being a robust dynamic microphone that can deal with high volumes. Whilst it also works well for acoustic guitar a condenser microphone is usually the preferred option in that situation.
Is the SM58 a good soundbar?
The SM58 will only really pick up the sound that is coming straight at it. So this is ideal when you put it in front of a guitar amp and you haven’t spent thousands of dollars sound proofing your room yet. Before you buy a SM58 consider what you will be using it for.
What is the difference between SM57 and SM58 microphone?
The SM57 has only one version, meanwhile, the SM58 model comes with 4 different versions. The SM58-CN is the package of the microphone with a cable. If you choose SM58-LC, you will get the mic without cable.