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If you put a SM57 grill on a SM58, would it turn it into an SM57, or is it more complicated than that ?
The different grille assembly of the 57 gives a slightly higher output above 5khz. Other than that, they are basically the same. 57 is an Instrument mic. 58 is Vox where wind and pop noises are a concern.
So you're saying that simply swapping the grille does not turn a 58 into a 57 ?but take the ball off and it still doesn’t match the 57.
So you're saying that simply swapping the grille does not turn a 58 into a 57 ?
From https://www.shure.com/en-GB/support/find-an-answer/sm57-vs-sm58 (Shure Website)
SM57 vs SM58
Date Updated: February 16, 2016
FAQ #1083
Question:
What are the real reasons an SM58 should be used for vocals, and an SM57 be used for instruments? Of course, everybody seems to use these mics as mentioned. No one has given me a convincing reason for this, other than 'That's just what you do- everyone does it this way'. Please ease my anxious mind!
Answer:
The SM57 and SM58 microphones are based on the same cartridge design. The main difference is in the grille design. The SM58 was designed for vocal application and it uses a ball grille that acts as an effective pop filter. The SM57 was designed as an instrument microphone where a smaller grille size is preferred. In this application, pop and wind are not usually a concern.
The SM57 uses an integral resonator/grille assembly, where grille is actually a part of the cartridge. These two grille designs place the diaphragm of each microphone in a different acoustical environment. The distance from the top of the grille to the diaphragm is shorter on the SM57 compared to that of the SM58. This allows for a closer miking position with a more pronounced proximity effect. The different resonator/grille assembly design of the SM57 is also responsible for its slightly higher output above 5 kHz.
I do have access to a dozen Sm58's and can use them when I want for vocals.What is your intention? Curious.
I do have access to a dozen Sm58's and can use them when I want for vocals.
However, there are no Sm57's around.
I want to know simply if I buy SM57 grilles I can use them as instrument mics (without having to actually spend $200 on two Sm57s).
I do have access to a dozen Sm58's and can use them when I want for vocals.
However, there are no Sm57's around.
I want to know simply if I buy SM57 grilles I can use them as instrument mics (without having to actually spend $200 on two Sm57s).
Speak for yourself. I've no use for a 57 and there are IMO better vocal dynamics around for the same price as the 58 (e.g. the Senn 835).Just buy and use both. Everyone else does haha!
You never know..I recorded a (grunge) singer once, and I put up an AT 3035, then a Rode NT..but he couldn't get into it, he said he didn't like these "fancy mics". So I put up an SM57, and he did a flawless take that also sounded good..I've no use for a 57