The Shure SM57 really is one of the greatest workhorse microphones out there 🎤 What have you used your SM57 to record? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more tips on mic usage 👍
@ai1studio621
3 жыл бұрын
How to oder sm57,any links?
@emanuel_soundtrack
2 жыл бұрын
why did you not used it in the video?
@LilLingLing6789
4 ай бұрын
Depends on how fast you are at replying to me lol
@JohannesLabusch
4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how well I can hear Mitch, since the SM57 isn't even connected to a cable!
@pastilance1
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely iconic microphone! Wireless since 1875!
@nathanfender5747
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@No1liveshere
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why they don’t use the microphone they’re showing off for the audio in the video. Makes sense to me and it helps show how well it works it different settings.
@whiskybravo4648
4 жыл бұрын
Mitch the Magician! He’ll make your money disappear with his KZitem videos. If you ask me though, I think the 1981 SM57 laying there picked up his vocals a bit better.
@robgracia509
4 жыл бұрын
hahahaha great mic
@therealrome
4 жыл бұрын
One thing that can happen is that your 57 sounds thin / high passed / lacking bottom end. That's mostly due to a stuck capsule, so get that moving by blowing onto the capsule (seal it with your hand) and/or let it drop 2 feet. Got mine going again.
@fjk1138
3 жыл бұрын
No matter what other mics I try, I always come back to the 57 because it still has that sound like no other.
@brandonmshrock
2 жыл бұрын
These little things are amazing! I've had very limited supplies working with my church HS worship team, and I've learned to use these for just about everything. I've used them to mic guitar amps, snare drums, vocals, choirs, violins, cellos, and probably a bunch of other stuff I can't remember right now!
@earsonlyaudio887
4 жыл бұрын
I think I have 6 of these or so in my home studio. Occasionally, when placing an order for something else, I just throw another random 57 in my cart because you can never have too many.
@feelsmall315
4 жыл бұрын
Can i have one, i only have 4
@connormars3473
3 жыл бұрын
@@feelsmall315 i have none
@kingking-np3jp
3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend singing in a SM 57 at church as a lead singer or is it better for recording studio?
@ATLS702
3 жыл бұрын
@@kingking-np3jp if you used a 57 with a windscreen/pop filter it would be wonderful for vocals in a church. It has great noise rejection so it’s solid for live performance, especially in potentially loud spaces. At the price point it’s unlikely you’ll find a better mic.
@Kristoff2005
3 жыл бұрын
@@connormars3473 same, I need one rn
@vaughnmiller5319
4 жыл бұрын
If you can only have one microphone, the SM-57 is that one microphone.. And it's reasonably priced. Imagine that...
@wonbangcho3687
4 жыл бұрын
Zach de la Rocha uses an SM57 to record all his vocals.... As per El-P in the RTJ interview from the Broken Record podcast. El-P again mentions this fact on the Song Exploder episode for the RTJ song JU$T.
@metalheadblues
3 жыл бұрын
And I'm sold!
@subtonic24
4 жыл бұрын
I have an A81WS windscreen to put on one of my 57s when I use it for vocals and it works great!
@SeanRaine
4 жыл бұрын
yo man same! it surprises me alot
@spacemanpope1805
4 жыл бұрын
When somebody asks me who my favorite teacher is...I say Mitch Gallagher.
@PuremixAudioTutorials
4 жыл бұрын
Works on everything !!
@tjcadillac2835
2 жыл бұрын
I don't want to see anyone else demo equipment besides Mitch ever again. This man is amazing ! I just love him !!!
@peterldelong
4 жыл бұрын
Best instrument microphone ever, period.
@ModernGolfer
2 жыл бұрын
The Shure SM57 and SM58 are likely the 2 most used microphones for live performances since they came on scene, no matter if that's the 'local pub' or the 50,000 person arena. Pretty sure there's a reason for that.
@derekfromtauranga6012
2 жыл бұрын
TheSM57 works brilliantly on acoustic guitar aimed at the 12- 14th fret about 4 inches away. There are lots of knock off copies so there are videos that point out the differences between a genuine one and knockoff.
@DoloSk2
Жыл бұрын
Hi, when I'm recording acoustic guitar with the shure sm57, especially when fingerpicking, it is extremely quiet, even though the mic is really close to the guitar. I have to turn the gain all the way up for it to be loud enough but than I have a lot of noise. Do you know what the problem here is and what I can do?
@derekfromtauranga6012
Жыл бұрын
@@DoloSk2 A couple of questions? Is it a genuine SM57? What audio interface are you using?
@DoloSk2
Жыл бұрын
@@derekfromtauranga6012 It should be a genuine SM57 since I bought it in the Thomann store. I'm using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
@derekfromtauranga6012
Жыл бұрын
@@DoloSk2 Have you tried any other microphones on your Scarlett as a check. They do need a bit of gain compared to a condenser mic. If they work fine then it would point to a faulty microphone?
@DoloSk2
Жыл бұрын
@@derekfromtauranga6012 Unfortunately I don't own another microphone. I know that the audio interface is not the problem because when I record with a jack cable directly the signal is good. With the microphone I have gain turned to maximum and the peak signal level when fingerpicking is around -9.2dB. If the gain is turned to 3 o'clock, I only get to -29dB which seems really quiet but I don't know, maybe it's normal? The microphone is only around 15cm away from the guitar when recording.
@kintaro_f
4 жыл бұрын
I always start putting it dead center in front of the speaker then moving to the side and back to taste, but not much, it's very sensitive. Gain around 75% 🤘
@BananaKyat
4 жыл бұрын
I use an SM57 with an A81WS windscreen which literally turns it into a SM7B, for 100 dollars. I'd argue it sounds the same or even better than an SM7B, not to mention not having to spend extra on a cloudlifter due to the SM7B's low gain levels. It's awesome.
@roydominicmacasero4597
3 жыл бұрын
awesome, gonna try this when my savings finally get me there. Thanks for this!
@moogtoob6061
3 жыл бұрын
The difference between an sm57 and sm7b is not a windscreen. The sm7b has an extended low end compared to the sm57 - a windscreen will not change this.
@BananaKyat
3 жыл бұрын
@@moogtoob6061 Yea you're right it won't, but I can't deny the similar audio quality given for a 1/3 of the price. The SM57 and SM7b are great mics and you can't go wrong with either, I just wanted to point out that you don't need to spend 400 dollars thinking it's the be-all-end-all of vocal mics when ones like the SM57 already exist. So long as you know how to EQ properly, after your gating, compression, and equalizing, you can achieve the same result or even a more pleasing one.
@guss2012
2 жыл бұрын
Do you need anything else to use it with a pc?
@BananaKyat
2 жыл бұрын
@@guss2012 yea you're gonna need to run it through an XLR interface
@lance134679
4 жыл бұрын
Great recommendation for someone just starting to collect gear as you'll never sell it.
@ELPLAK
4 жыл бұрын
I used it to mic a cannon.
@ShawnBarnesbass
4 жыл бұрын
I have a vintage Unidyne III SM57 similar to the 1981 model shown here. I still use on a regular basis for recording and it still works great.👍
@PeterReesvan
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously, I thought the title of this video was “getting the moist out of your 57”. Now that is a challenging topic!
@davemccall9594
4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure you could drop it in a bucket of water, then hang it up to drip dry and it would work just fine. You'd never be able to tell it had been submerged.
@arbymacapanas2369
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah!
@terrydrums
4 жыл бұрын
The SM57 is the Bill Brasky of microphones. To SM57!!
@KennyCarlile
4 жыл бұрын
I love my SM57 and I just bought one for my kid! :)
@ddcll9538
2 жыл бұрын
You bought that thing in 1981 and it still functions like day 1? You've sold me.
@GarciaOnThaBeat
4 жыл бұрын
This is by the way perfect for all us Sax Players🙃 Have fun⚙️
@mickeymiguel2726
Жыл бұрын
Very nice explanation of the sm57,thank you Mitch!
@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy
4 жыл бұрын
The SM57 has been the official microphone of the White House since 1965.
@nguyen.hugooo
4 жыл бұрын
@Walter B no its true
@jacobharley7117
3 жыл бұрын
They always use them on the presidential podium
@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy
3 жыл бұрын
Now you know why.
@benoittissier58
4 жыл бұрын
The SM57 is a very quiet mike. I have to use a Fethead to get a proper output level on acoustic instruments. Not perfect but very versatile.
@kaana.2719
2 жыл бұрын
If you need a cloudlifter/fethead for your sm57, your audio interfaces pre-amp is too weak
@eggaiug
2 жыл бұрын
It's made mostly to mic amps and drums, loud stuff, up close, not "acoustic" (string/reed?) instruments, but as you said, it can do, with proper amplification
@vitorhugoRH
Жыл бұрын
wish I knew this before purchasing it 😑
@Burnt_Gerbil
4 жыл бұрын
3:02 The Fredman technique. 😬👍
@therealrome
4 жыл бұрын
There are mic clips with the right angle for that
@Utkarsh_A
4 жыл бұрын
@@therealrome I 3D Print mine, let me know if ya'll want some
@jackkrag
2 жыл бұрын
helped sound for laurie lewis.. we wrapped a 57 in foam, slotted it behind the tail piece. wonderful ! try it, k
@ilanolivares9971
4 жыл бұрын
Waiting for that 48 month Sweetwater Card promotion to mic up my drum kit!
@larryatha3221
4 жыл бұрын
I have a SM57 I use with a guitar and an SM58 for vocals. I was thinking about getting another SM57 to try with stereo miking techniques (x/y, ORTF).
@danielvought1802
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater
@lucyfuir6386
3 жыл бұрын
I have a mid 60s sm57 with an on off switch. I use it for snare and guitar cabs. Originally it was my live mic for vocals until i bought an sm58
@rockroller247
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine today. can't wait
@Mr.Nastykilla
3 жыл бұрын
Most versatile mic to record anything.
@RobandSijay
4 жыл бұрын
Its the second mic for our podcast along with the 7B
@JTakasa
Жыл бұрын
Great video on showing us what an sm57 looks like in different situations. Now to find a video where we can hear what it sounds like too.
@bluesful
4 жыл бұрын
I found in recent times that I prefer a e906 as it seems to give me a more accurate depiction of what I hear with my ears my amps sounding like.
@davemccall9594
4 жыл бұрын
The e906 is stellar! I have one, too. I use it on so many things. I like to put it under the snare drum. I even like it on vocals. But I'm definitely more careful with it than my SM57s.
@bluesful
4 жыл бұрын
@@davemccall9594 I think the SM57s certainly have their place, but if I want a less coloured, and more accurate representation of my amps, then it's the e906 I'm using.
@Emet.V
Жыл бұрын
I really like the Sennheiser’s as well they are well made. They feel good in the hand 🖐️
@holmes1978
9 ай бұрын
Mitch your excellent Sir !
@AlbertoMartinezDelRio
4 жыл бұрын
The Ford T of Mics
@VoxTone2009
4 жыл бұрын
I started to switch the current SM57 to other mics. Telefunken M81 mics for snare drum, Sennheiser 906 mics for guitar cabs and my mix has been sounding quite a bit less dull and more articulate. Even the Beta 57 sounds quite a bit better to me although not as good as the other mentioned above. Just my opinion, but I have gotten quite a bit better feedback from artists and audiences with these mics instead of the SM57.
@soundzofnoize8603
3 жыл бұрын
great demo friends!
@DaveJacoby
4 жыл бұрын
Mitch: "It will handle just about any abuse" Cut to: video from Shure where they drop one from a helicopter and it still works
@ecedorsay
4 жыл бұрын
used one on my song Summer Rainbows on itunes n spotify. Ece Dorsay
@nordicguitar8395
4 жыл бұрын
I have 5. It’s the first mic I use on anything.
@CosminNeagu
2 жыл бұрын
This man is Dr. Epiphone of microphones.
@CharlieRiceMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Little known fact: That old Samsonite commercial where the gorilla slammed the suitcase in his cage was filled with SM57's. For the kids that don't know what I'm referring to... kzitem.info/news/bejne/smupq32NpYOAanY
@kxmrock
4 жыл бұрын
That 57 Was a Vocal MIC For Years Back In The Day Next Time You Watch Old Rock N Roll Footage, Look @ The MIC's. There 57's 8>)
@L77kim77l
3 жыл бұрын
So for quieter voices SM57 would be not so suitable...(?) What would be an alternative?
@laxr5rs
4 жыл бұрын
Great on point explanations. Thanks.
@nigel900
2 жыл бұрын
Got one… Fantastic!
@toomuchtoofast4533
3 жыл бұрын
Mine broke. Had to open her up and solder the snapped yellow wire. They tight wind the sucker so it’s not the easiest
@kludgybrains3459
Жыл бұрын
Why do people remove the grille cage at the top? Anyone with in-depth knowledge?
@eddiewixson9680
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! 🤘
@LilLingLing6789
4 ай бұрын
I put my mic up to the speaker on the grill and everything sounds muddy... I was in drop C# with a sound from human nature by mj (live version) and it just sounded boomy... I had to cut off up to 1.2k just to hear the low c# g# and c# strings because they just boomed and drowned out any notes on my 1st 2nd and 3rd high strings.... The sound from my amp itself sounds great... Thank you for any advice.. I bet I'm making a rookie mistake My equaliser on my amp is low turned down to 0 mid half way and high is 2 thirds way up... Everything else except volume is 0
@sariabuladel7665
4 жыл бұрын
All my life I've been hearing how rugged and sturdy the sm57 is. Yet 4 out of my 9 sm57s broke either at the grill cover, or the cable connector at the bottom fell out. We don't have a dealership where I Live and I honestly don't know what to do.
@justiceforcier3853
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know what you’re saying I’ve had the same problems! But I don’t have 9! Lol
@kxmrock
4 жыл бұрын
Send It Back To Shure, I Just Got mine back. Its Only $61 And They Exchange it With Refurbished SM57. If You Want To Mod The Transformer/Lower Half of Handle Go To Frontendaudio. com Type in "Transformers" There's 3, 57/58 Transformers to Choose From The Funny Part is They Each Cost $57.58, lol… I Modded Mine!
@davemccall9594
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure you're buying them from a reputable retailer. My guess is you got some counterfeit ones. Once I intentionally bought a counterfeit one on ebay, just to see how close they actually looked. It was a pretty spot on copy (appearance-wise). Even the packaging was convincing (complete with a zipper storage bag, Shure logo sticker and velcro cable organizer). After I saw that, I decided to only ever buy Shure mics brand new from Sweetwater because with them you can be sure you're getting the real deal. The counterfeit sounded like crap until it broke a few minutes later, by the way... the exact copy was only skin deep. If you buy an SM57 or SM58 used or at a flea market, odds are good that you're getting ripped off with a counterfeit mic (unless you know EXACTLY what to look for... which can involve partial disassembly). The real ones no one ever has a reason to sell used or at a cut rate.
@sariabuladel7665
4 жыл бұрын
@@kxmrock Yes I wish I could send it back, but like I said we don't have a proper dealership in Jordan (the country I live in), so I guess my busted mics will be sitting collecting dust for now, until we can travel again so I can get them fixed.
@kxmrock
4 жыл бұрын
@@sariabuladel7665 Mail It Direct To Shure In The USA…Go to their website for Info Or Call
@angelavila11
2 жыл бұрын
Every time I try this on my amp (blues junior) I get a lot of hum...guess I'm doing something wrong.
@emmanuelnyarko3095
3 жыл бұрын
Nice product
@ragnadrabinowitz7629
4 жыл бұрын
I better use the one I got!
@SilentMaze
2 жыл бұрын
I cant get it work. I tried it on my CAB close and far to the cone and I just dont get any sound difference. I have it tried with the Record volume at max on my interface. Still nothing. Help?
@thegodnasr
Жыл бұрын
Will this mic work on a Podcast with more than one guest as far as noise rejection?
@sweetwater
Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your interest! The SM57 can indeed be used for spoken vocals such as a podcast setting. As Mitch mentions in this video, it has a strong proximity effect, so you can get up close to it to get a full, bassy vocal sound. As a cardioid dynamic mic, it also rejects background noise quite well - it’ll mainly pick up what it’s pointed at. I’d also strongly consider the Rode PodMic in the same price range for a podcast: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PodMic--rode-podmic-dynamic-broadcast-microphone Hope this helps, and feel free to contact me directly with any further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
@thegodnasr
Жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater thank you so much Caleb! Great information and you explained it easy enough for a baby to understand❤️
@jarulraj123
2 жыл бұрын
Bought this.
@babut17
Жыл бұрын
sir,its use for drama stage overhead hanging mic,. and howmany distance catching dialogu ?
@gettyfeet9119
2 жыл бұрын
I have an sm57 that was broke so I wired it to a 3.5mm cord it’s ok but It’s so quiet
@bigced63
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mitch, no offense, but you said pretty much the same things about the sm58. So which is better for vocals and instruments??
@andrewj.682
4 жыл бұрын
Just entered into the newest givaway! Hopefully luck’s on my side today!
@bobdimartino6738
8 ай бұрын
this guy didn't just buy a sm57 mic a couple of weeks ago A they would just give him one B this is not this guys first rodeo in the bizz great mic though
@thephoenixcycle8854
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a used 57 and I feel it could be a knockoff or clone because it is so quiet. It barely picks anything up
@tendingtropic7778
Жыл бұрын
Great video! what a bout a kickdrum? is it good for that too?
@sweetwater
Жыл бұрын
Hey, Tending Tropic. Thanks so much for your interest. I would not recommend the SM57 for the kick drum. It doesn’t allow the lower frequencies to be picked up. I would recommend the Shure Beta 52. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com
@iratucker1632
4 жыл бұрын
Is this mic 🎤 good for using with a Talk box?
@DI-xe8vq
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of a question is that...
@iratucker1632
4 жыл бұрын
@@DI-xe8vq The kind you answer
@iratucker1632
4 жыл бұрын
If you know the answer
@DI-xe8vq
4 жыл бұрын
Any mic works fine with a talk box if it's condenser and xlr. Lol
@benasaro1043
4 жыл бұрын
Yup; SM57 works great with a vocoder, too!
@N3k00o
3 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the microphone stand they are using there? Or can anyone recommend me similar microphone stands that fit this microphone? I'm struggling to find a low profile stand like those that can easily move the mic in front of an amplifier that stands on the ground. Especially cause I do not know if the mic will fit the stand. And do you even need a low profile stand? I'm afraid normal stands won't reach the amp that is standing on the ground.
@Luchodela
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! thank you very much as always for the reviews! Do you think it is worth paying additional price for the Beta 57A for recording acoustic guitar and bass? Thanks!!
@sweetwater
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Luis! I've been a recording engineer and acoustic guitarist for years - the Beta 57A is a significant improvement over the SM57 and well worth the money. You'll get better off-axis rejection, a more crisp and clean high end, and more accurate transients in the recording for any instrument you use it with. Thanks for your interest, and feel free to reach out with other questions! Corey Elliott, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1242, corey_elliott@sweetwater.com
@walzmusic
3 жыл бұрын
I have an SM58 - what are the big differences and uses?
@sweetwater
3 жыл бұрын
Great question, and thanks for reaching out! They are very similar mics, but the physical design of the SM57 is meant more for instruments and the SM58 more for vocals. The SM57 is also a little brighter sounding (more high frequency response). That being said, the SM58 can still be used on instruments and the SM57 can be used on vocals. If you have any questions about either mic, feel free to reach out to me. Thanks! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
@bboymac84
4 жыл бұрын
Should I get the cloud lifter?
@benoittissier58
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on your preamp. With my old sound interface, I have to use a Fethead (same function as the Cloudlifter but cheaper in Europe). If you have a model with high gain preamps like the Motu M2, no need. Have a check at Julian Krause's sound interfaces test video for more.
@charlesrocks
2 жыл бұрын
The first thing you need to do with the SM57 is get rid of that transformer in there!
@95TurboSol
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one to record acoustic through my 2i2 interface and the gain is so low I can't use it, apparently you have to use signal boosters with these to record quieter sounds with them..
@derekfromtauranga6012
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Steinberg umc22 and it has sufficient gain to record my acoustic straight from the interface.
@95TurboSol
3 жыл бұрын
@@derekfromtauranga6012 yeah I should have bought a different brand interface, I ended up getting a fethead to boost the gain and it works now though
@derekfromtauranga6012
3 жыл бұрын
@@95TurboSol As long as it works well that’s all that matters.👍
@alexmoreira4257
4 жыл бұрын
0:55 just like my wife
@logimite7174
2 жыл бұрын
haha wife bad funny
@lvalledor3440
3 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts of the SM57 in the hi hats?
@sweetwater
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Ivalledor3440! There is no doubt that an SM57 makes for a great all around instrument microphone - plenty of engineers have used them on hi hats with great success. I'd personally prefer a small diaphragm condenser mic for hi hat because I like how they capture the higher frequencies of a hi hat. That said, if you have an SM57 lying around, try it! Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@Galactivation528
5 ай бұрын
Pro tip Always wear a leather jacket
@oldguy5381
4 жыл бұрын
Can you here me now!!!
@Not-Only-Reaper-Tutorials
4 жыл бұрын
it's one of the most guessed microphone ever.
@anodine_org
10 ай бұрын
Not a tuto, just an ad.
@nuttavut2528
Жыл бұрын
🤍
@U2WB
3 жыл бұрын
I bought an SM57 a few years ago because it was touted as “the” studio instrument mic. Mine is not good at anything, it completely and totally sucks. Sure, maybe you can drop it from a roof, but it sounds just as bad before the drop. NO high-end whatsoever. Sounds like a mic with a handkerchief over it.
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