Sm57 a decent mic to record vocals with??

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Just curious of this bc i know the 57 slays but idk for vocals. I may look into the beta 58 but as of right now, i got the 57

any suggestions?
 
Whenever I audition my mics for a project, the SM57 is always under the SM58, which in turn usually comes in under a Heil PR20. The 57 will get the job done, but it is really nasal. 57 might work for a really aggressive vocal or if the mix is thick with other parts flying around. The 58 is better for most vocals, but it's a toss up usually between whether we like the 58 or PR20 better. Different tastes, different projects.
 
I have had good results with 57s on vocals, but it's not for all singers/genres.

I definitely wouldn't dismiss it.
 
I think there are folks out there who'se voice would work with a 57, but I think there are better choices out there for most vocal stuff
If I already had it, I'd try it
If I had to go buy a mike, I'd pick something else
 
yeah i agree, i may end up giving it a whirl, i mean i am going to layer the track a few times so it should be decently thick. But we'll see what happens
 
Depends on you're budget but I never use sm57's on vocals. Save up for an SM7B, great all around mic that works great on most vocalists too. I also pefer the Heil PR20 over the sm57, 2nd that suggestion in that price range.
 
it can work great on certain vocal ranges. Especially if the vocalist needs to be a bit more clear in the mix. It has a honky or nasal sounding mid range bump. So generally it isn't a "go to" if you have some nice sounding condensers. But you can get a great sound or even a cool vocal effect type situation, depending what your going for.

If you are just looking to get a mic, because you don't have one and looking at price range. SM58 would generally be a better choice (its the epitome "live" vocal mic) The Heil PR20 i have never used, but i heard a bunch of people (like the posts above me) like it a lot as well.

If you go into GC or sam ash or something, a lot of times they will let you plug one into their recording setups quick, and A/B a few different choices. Pick the one that sounds best for you.
 
I like the 57 on screamed vocals...It has some nice grit to it.

It's even better if you take the transformer out of it...Some call it the poor mans SM7B when you take out the transformer.

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