SM58 for mic-ing cabs

[OlinMusic]

Any opinions?

I would like to try it versus the typical 57.

I used an e609 once and it soudned AMAZING on a BUDDA SD30.

 

[Brow]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

There's little difference I find between using SM57s and SM58s on guitar cabinets.

My favourite mics for guitar cabs are my Blue Baby Bottle, Rode NT2, and AKG414 depending on what guitar/amp I'm recording.

 

[SlyFoxx]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

It'll probably sound a little brighter all things being equal. I prefer a 57 on a cab but have used 58's in a pinch for gigs. Never had a problem...I just mic the speaker about 3/4 of an inch more off to the side to help tame the high end.

 

[KLINKDETROIT]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

I have been using my 58 on a v30 in my 4x12 to record a bunch of clips for comparing stuff. I really like it. I know I am not supposed to but whatever. I think I may be getting a little too much bass due to it though?

 

[B2D]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

I usually prefer '58s for micing guitar cabs... the '57s usually sound too gritty and middy for me. The '58s sound a tad smoother.

 

[seafoamer]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

watch out for a conflict of interest between the frequencies spiked on a 58, & the frequencies u want to clear out 'a little' from a gtr's sound in order to make room for the vocals.

 

[kevlar3000]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

That is what Trower uses. A 58 a few feet back. I prefer it to a 57 myself. I don't have to fight so much with precise placement. As of late all I use are old Radio Shack PZMs. Really love how they are capturing what I am hearing.

 

[75lespaul]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

That is what Trower uses. A 58 a few feet back. I prefer it to a 57 myself. I don't have to fight so much with precise placement. As of late all I use are old Radio Shack PZMs. Really love how they are capturing what I am hearing.

Yeah??? I've got one of those sitting in my basement that I haven't used in sixteen years! I have to try it. The best mic I've used so far to match what's coming out of the amp is the Sennheiser MD 421 but I've still got to track at least twice to get a full sound. Or at least the sound I like, LOL.

 

[Faraday]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

Any opinions?

I would like to try it versus the typical 57.

I used an e609 once and it soudned AMAZING on a BUDDA SD30.

+1 Yea! The Sennheiser e609 is smoother because it doesn't have the hi-mid spike like the 57/58.

 

[kevlar3000]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

You gotta switch the PZM to an XLR instead of the 1/4 jack., once that is done I think it is amazing for both guitar and room mics for drums.

 

[ErikH]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

I've used the 58 for guitar. Depends on what speaker is in the cab though. My little combo sounds great with it but my 4x12 sounds better with other mics.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: SM58 for mic-ing cabs

If you want to try something different, try an Audix OM2. I like it.