mic for my amp

[drew_half_empty]

i need to get a mic for my fender hot rod deluxe, and I'm debating either the sennheiser silver dynamic(40hz-18khz), or the shure sm57 (40hz-15khz)

any thoughts? and please put why

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: mic for my amp

Sure SM-57. It's tough, sound good and it's a classic sound. Most concerts you go to, if the amp is mic'd, you're hearing it through a SM-57.

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: mic for my amp

SM-57. Accurate sound production, rugged and reliable. You can get them new for $90 all the time, on sale for $75 if you watch. I wouldn't be too hesitant to buy a used one....which I've seen on eBay for $50 or so.

 

[texasguitarslinger]

Re: mic for my amp

i need to get a mic for my fender hot rod deluxe, and I'm debating either the sennheiser silver dynamic(40hz-18khz), or the shure sm57 (40hz-15khz)

any thoughts? and please put why

I'm assuming you need this for recording? I mean if you need to mike your HRD you must be playing a huge venue! :22:

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: mic for my amp

nope, just for shows at medium sized venues


i play in a really loud angry band

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: mic for my amp

If the venue is "medium-sized", they should provide a PA, and in all likelihood will mic the guitars with '57s. I don't understand what you need mic for ...

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: mic for my amp

they just provide the building, we have to bring everything else, including a PA

 

[Pandemonium]

Re: mic for my amp

I've always used 57s. They sound good and last forever.

 

[Hellion]

Re: mic for my amp

SM-57, hands down. They're sturdier than Sennheiser, sound great, and after all these years, they're still the industry standard. Plus, you can pick them up cheap at a pawn shop!

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: mic for my amp

I would go with a Shure, just because I know I can trust the quality.