mics

[Sykes]

I was curious how far off the pg series Shure mics are from the original.

Specifically, the SM-57 verses the PG57. Thirty bucks different.

Am I correct in assuming the pg's are the sm's subline?

If so what are the major differences?

Thanks

 

[Sykes]

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[Warheart]

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an off branch of Shure that I know of is JTS and they have a JTS 57 model which sounds just as good as the Shure one. even though it is cheaper,
if thats any help?
check out the shure website, that might help.

 

[Fatty]

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The PG57 has a frequency response of 50Hz to 15KHz, versus the SM57 with a frequency response of 40Hz to 15Khz.

To me, the PG series mics seem a bit less durable.. it seems like an SM57 could take a fall from a mic stand a lot better than a PG57 could. Most of the PG57's include an on-off switch as well. (The SM57 can be had with an on-off switch, but it is not the norm from what I've seen).

I'd say if you're just using it for a home studio type setting and are on a budget, a PG series mic would be fine.. but if you're planning on gigging with it (or just aren't careful with your gear) I'd say save the extra $30-40 and get an SM series mic.

 

[Dills]

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SM57 for live tough durable use, and PG for the studio or if u want to pay less.
Id get a Sm57 hands down.

 

[seafoamer]

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The sm57 is one of those quintessential mics. For what it does, at it's price: just get it!

I have 5!

 

[guitarshredder]

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The sm57 is one of those quintessential mics. For what it does, at it's price: just get it!

I have 5!

What does the SM58 sound like???

 

[seafoamer]

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^ It sounds like a 57, with a small spike in the upper-mids to let vocals pop out at bit.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

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The '57 is a classic. Everyone should have at least 2.
They're darn-near indestructable, and can be used to record anything well, not perfectly, but for guitars, it's the go-to mic, regardless of how high end the studio. Why? Because it WORKS!!

 

[Gearjoneser]

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I'm a firm believer in 'you get what you pay for' with microphones.

IMO, a cheap studio with top notch mics will give a better result than a state of the art studio with 'budget mics.'

A SM-57 and the absolute best condenser (vocal) mic you can afford is the best place to start.

 

[Studiobuddy]

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i never digged 57's for anything except for toms

ive used countless times, and just never found greatness

though i do think the beta 57 is great and so are AT 4033 and Studio Projects B1 on amps rule

 

[Pandemonium]

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SM57s for your amp, SM58s for vocals. I use both, mine are 30 years old and have never let me down.

 

[Sykes]

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SM57 it is then.

Thanks all!

 

[Fatty]

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^ It sounds like a 57, with a small spike in the upper-mids to let vocals pop out at bit.

It seems like I had heard somewhere that a 57 was just a 58 without a pop filter or something like that.. can anyone validate this statement?

 

[seafoamer]

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a 58 is basically a 57 with the spike in the 4k frequency. The 57 is uni-directional, where as the 58 is a bit less uni-directional to account for a singer not holding the mic directly in front of his/her mouth.