misterwhizzy
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Do you prefer the Audix i5 or the Shure SM57 for guitar cab miking? And why?
Microphone preference
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El Dunco
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Re: Microphone preference
I have preferences over both of those mics put together. Given the choice, I prefer the 57. To my ears, it's full, focused, versatile and quite well balanced. The i5 isn't a bad mic by any stretch but miking a guitar cab with it is always left wanting.
I have preferences over both of those mics put together. Given the choice, I prefer the 57. To my ears, it's full, focused, versatile and quite well balanced. The i5 isn't a bad mic by any stretch but miking a guitar cab with it is always left wanting.
dystrust
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Re: Microphone preference
+1 I've used both, but generally prefer a 57 since it's the more balanced of the two. The i5 can sound pretty big if you take advantage of proximity, but the highs are kind of grainy and it can be a bit mid-scooped. It works OK for metal, but in general I'd rather use something else.
+1 I've used both, but generally prefer a 57 since it's the more balanced of the two. The i5 can sound pretty big if you take advantage of proximity, but the highs are kind of grainy and it can be a bit mid-scooped. It works OK for metal, but in general I'd rather use something else.
Kamanda~SD
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Re: Microphone preference
57, although I have used a 57 countless times whereas an i5 only a few. I think it may be more of familiarity in my case.
Smack a 421 with either of those and you got a great combination!
57, although I have used a 57 countless times whereas an i5 only a few. I think it may be more of familiarity in my case.
Smack a 421 with either of those and you got a great combination!
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Funkfingers
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Re: Microphone preference
No experience with the i5 from which to draw any comparison.
For better or worse, the SM57 is a reference. Placement is important.
+1 for combining brands and types.
No experience with the i5 from which to draw any comparison.
For better or worse, the SM57 is a reference. Placement is important.
+1 for combining brands and types.
Johtosotku
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Re: Microphone preference
I have both and have used both in similar situations.
The 57 sounds more familiar. It's kind of a industry standard. The I5 sounds good as well.
You'd really have to try both to find out which you like more.
I have both and have used both in similar situations.
The 57 sounds more familiar. It's kind of a industry standard. The I5 sounds good as well.
You'd really have to try both to find out which you like more.
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