Shure SM7B vs Shure SM57 - Watch before buying! 

With how similar they are after processing, I'm gonna grab the SM57. I actually liked the slightly brighter tone it had. The SM7B sounded more muffled.

The SM7B has that additional bass/boominess that is easy to pick when you know to listen for it. It gives it that classic but subtle "podcast sound" In some circumstances where there' a need to EQ the vocals you'd bring that bass down and they would sound almost identical. The SM57 sounds a lot more present in this comparison.

The lesson here is that we hear what we want to hear. Let's face it. Going with the crowd makes us want the SM7B. The SM57 just isn't as sexy. Most people wouldn't know the difference unless you showed them. Good video.

I did similar tests, and included an SM58, and a cheap $29 mic. The SM57 with a good pop filter WINS!

Wow I can tell the difference and I thought the Mic 1 sounds better therefore it is the sm7b, I guess I am buying the sm57 then

I made the SM57choice for my setup, intuitively. I kind of knew how strong the SM57 was for decades. Its ubiquity in all of media is no accident.

I actually had my answers reversed from the correct ones. I currently own a SM57. In the early future, there's a chance I'm going to have to record my friends vocals. This really helped me decide to stick with the SM57

I guessed it completely wrong. I thought the first mic sounded fuller. I agree it's often ridiculous in the mic world when people defend more expensive gear

Nicely made video and a solid comparison! Good job! As someone who works in audio, I personally could tell the difference, but to most people the difference probably would be subtle at best. Many people seem to forget that these mics are based on the same capsule, and do have a lot of similarities.

This video saved me from falling for a vicious marketing tactic. Going to put my foolish pride aside and go with the SM57 for now, and if things go smoothly for my podcast then I’ll upgrade. This video saved me, thank you!

I agree. I have both, and was shocked at how good the SM57 is. If I were starting out as a podcaster I could use that mic a good long time. Nice comparison.

Thanks for your comparison video! I know I want both of these mics. In the 70s and 80s, the Shure SM57 was all I ever used for vocals in bands. Now I want the Earthworks SR-20, too, but at $599, that will have to wait.

Listening to a lot of comparison videos with the 2 and have come up with the following 1) SM7B just works great out of the box as a podcast mic 2) SM57 needs to be massaged with an A81WS or A2WS and Pop filter to tame the plosives 3) SM57 has more noise 4) You need more preamp gain to run the SM7B 5) You can make the SM57 sounds almost indistinguishable with the right EQ and Julian Kaus did this and it was crazy good

Before the reveal The SM57 is so precise but the SM7B is well rounded for your voice so A. 57 B. 7B

First stage, mic 1 was more present, the high mid and highs were brighter. The processed version you could hear the slightly more mid forward profile of mic 1 (SM-57) and somewhat lighter 120Hz or so low-mid density was a bit cleaner on the SM-57 IMO as well. Great comparison and I happen to use an SM-57 with the small cone windscreen and it works better for my voice than more than a dozen other, much more expensive mics I have here on my shelf.

I picked the SM7B as mic two because it was a little flatter. Super Close! Awesome comparison

Oh hey, Anthony Earl! You, sir. Have the precise, extra-large, foam pop filter. For the SM-57 and/or 58's. I have been recommending to people, now. For decades. You got it right! You got the right one! If anything gets you closer to the SM-7. It is that much larger foam, pop filter for the SM-57! You have made my day, Anthony! You really have. It's those little things in life that make the difference. And no one seems to understand this. As I hate the blatty, bloated sound of, extreme Proximity Effect. And that little extra distance between microphone capsule diaphragm. And the front of that piece of foam. Makes all the difference in the world! So zowie wowie! You got the winning combination! $450, SM-7B sound. For about 150 bucks. Which affords one. To purchase an additional, three,, SM-58 & 57's. But so many dummies out there. Think the SM-7, is a higher quality microphone. It is not... It's the same crap. Different clothing. But of course when people have a hair,, up their ass.. And have an OCD problem with, requiring ulltimate quality garbage. They will always go for the SM-7B's. Because they think they are getting more for their money.. What a joke! Yeah I got two extra switches. Oh boy! As if the same filtering isn't available in, free software and desktop mixers. Sure. That's worth an extra, $350. Right? I am an, ultra,, practical, Audio Engineer.. And people don't like that about me. They also don't like the fact. I've made history. And acquired, 4 major music award nominations. Using mostly cheap microphones like the 57's. And recently selling off my, Neumann pairs of, original U-67's, early first release, U-87's, KM-86's. They really just aren't needed for, cheap live rock 'n' roll jobs. Though I will miss them dearly. Having personally owned them for, about 40 years. And have served their purpose. When we still made analog recordings. But with today's,, nonlinear access of,, linear digital recording. We don't have to try and cut through the tape sludge. As we once did. Many moons ago. Back in the 1970s from whence I originated. Into the industry. And after 50+ years in the business. All one really needs are those, SM-57's. And some foam balls. As everyone else has lost their own. And have no balls. Of foam. To use as a condom on their microphone. To prevent impregnating your microphone capsule with, spittle and slobber. I'll never forget when I got my first used, Neumann U-87. From a studio where it was kept plugged into, Phantom Power.. Virtually, 24/7. Even when not in use. And when I removed the wire basket. Over the capsule. The capsule looked like it was a miniature version of an, Everything Topping Pizza. Yuck! It was the grossest looking thing, ever! As those polarized diaphragms. Become nothing more than, Electrostatic Air Cleaners.. They not only attract, all slobber and bits of food.. Every day overnight. They clean the, studio air. Of all its dust and dirt. Making the studio air, much cleaner! So as to prevent quasi- no talent fake, pop rock, kind of singers. From ingesting too much dirt with every breath, they take. With every move, they make.. I'll be watching you. I know that last line, stung. Stung, sang that on one of his albums. I met Stung. Back in the early 1980s. When I almost purchased a, New England Digital,, "SinkLever", Music produuction system. But it was $250,000. So my colleague Mark and I, didn't invest in it. And glad we didn't. Because a few years later. Came the computeer and software revolution. We have today. For pennies on the dollaar. Such as Pro Fools, Cue Bass, Cruel Edit and other fabulous anomalies. Much of it provided free. With a, $150 USBee, Craputer Audio Inter-farce, De-vices. I love you, brother! You got it right! As I am in charge of, Calamity Control. And worked for some of the legendary, Pro-Audio, ManuFracturerers. Of course when I record, voiceovers. While I have equipped, cllients of mine. With said, DBX 286''s. I personally prefer using,, API or Neve,, preamps and EQ. Followed by a, 1176 FET, limiter. Then followed by a, Allison Research/Valet People, KEPEX-1 a.k.a. KEPEX-500. And thhat takes the voiceover sound. To the next level. But hey! If all that's available is a DBX 286? Those worrk just fine, also. And only I know the difference. As no one else really does. Though? I think you have added, much more aggressive processing. To get that extra, zing and sparkle. So pump it up! You'll be glad you did. Make it bigger than life! Pull out all the stops. Go for the full Monty. Has anybody told you you don't look like a, Anthony Earl? You look more like Tsingtao. A Chinese beer. But I digress. I went to the University of Marijuana.. Where I learnt. My worldly expertise. And how to write manuals. RemyRAD

Man that’s incredibly similar! I could tell the sm7b through my bowers and Wilkins headphones as the sm7b had a fuller sound, but it wasn’t so much so that it made a huge difference. In the processed audio there was a more noticeable hiss on the 57, but I’m definitely buying a 57 to compliment my sm7b.

I love 1 mic! Wow it was SM57!!!

Once you processed they became so glued together, you could not tell the difference.

During the hole video I thought that the 7B was mic1, I could hear a clear difference and mic1 was clearer, had better low end and was more radio like sounding you know which is pretty much the adjetives we usually give to the 7B. This video blew my mind

A very nice comparison! Ready out of the box on quite good headphones, it is easy to say that the second microphone has a more "luxurious" sound (smoother sibilants, more bass and a bit of nice breath at the top, better balance overall). But I saw a video where you can make these microphones much more similar with the EQ. After such a procedure, when done correctly, the microphones become incredibly similar to each other! Listened very intentionally, the sm57 will still sound a bit harsher and bumpy, but they are almost indistinguishable. For 70 percent of users, I think that difference isn't worth the extra money. But if you don't want to spend extra time on EQ and have too much money, sm7b can be a good solution, and that could explains why it has become a standard on radio stations where there is no time to mess around.

Great comparison. It's funny - I did the same thing you did and bought the SM57 first. It's a good microphone for many VO applications. Accordingly, I just purchased the SM7B because it is a tad less harsh in the highs compared to the SM57. You're correct, though, that most people would never know the difference, or even care about the difference.

Of the processed examples, the first one sounded to my ears as more flat response, the second one sounded more compressed with a bump in the low end and at the highest frequencies.

I got it right. You can tell the difference pretty easily.

Спасибо за сравнение, очень впечатляет! Купил SM57 для радио подкастов✊звучит круто даже без ветрозащиты, просто поставил перед ним поп фильтр с двойной мембраной

What is better for rap vocals the sm57 with a Pop filter sm58? I'm really confused😢

Bottom line: the $300 difference is not justifiable for most applications. Spend the money you save on other things to help your broadcasts. Great report, Let's Read Reddit!

Eager for more content brother! Thanks for the history lesson also. So close, and after you add to the stew you can save some dough.

I thought that the first mic was the SM7B, but I was wrong ahah

Yes, it IS crazy. I read people buy the SM7b because they saw well known metal singers (lately Tatiana from Jinjer, sometimes Courtney from Spiritbox, and many, many before...) using it. ONE argument I read was, that some of them even use them like hand-helds (e.g. Tatiana Shmayluk for the upcoming album). Now - for ME the SM57 sounded even a LOT better in comparison. People seem to forget, that the SM7b may ONLY have an advantage if you do, what these ladies do - SCREAM and GROWL. There, the boomy low end does make sense. Sorry, but this is the SM7b for me, clearly hearable in your recordings. A bit boomy, maybe even a bit boxy. Dunno if I picked the right words, english is not my mother tongue. So, you can easily have a better mic for half the price, i.e. Sm57, the bigger windscreen, and if you want to go further, do a transformer removal mod or even add something like the cloudlifter (there are similar devices already available below 60 Euros, that you can plug directly into the mics XLR, e.g. at Thomann), which is an impedance converter that minimizes losses of dynamic mics over cable lenght ridicoulously and pertain the high end of the mics very, very well. And, if your mic pre's aren't top notch silent, they for sure can help reduce the amp noise due to feeding a much hotter signal, essentially works like a phantom powered condenser from the viewpoint of the preamp. With all this you can stay under the pricepoint of HALF a SM7b new! And have a BETTER mic IMHO, that is als better to handle for singers that want to have live/handheld feel to perform best. You might dial in a bit of "radio lows" with an EQ if you really, really need it, but for me the sound of the 57 is very preferable as is. Vloggers might want the "look" of the SM7, but if they want good audio, the 57 like presented in the video, seems a much better fit for many people's voices.

I've never seen this video. It's 2 years old. And I already know. I don't need to watch nor listen to this video. Because this guy has it right. By that I mean. He's got that SM-57 that's only $100. And he's got the SM-7B that lists at $350. But you're going to hear no difference. No real difference at all. And why is that? What this gentleman has so intelligently done. Was to put the SHURE, optional, oversized, plump, obese, supersized, Great Foam Pop Filter. Bigger than you see, anybody else using. On their, SM-57's. And so what that oversized gray foam pop filter accomplishes. It's going to insurer. That if you put your lips. Right up to that foam pop filter. It's going to sound virtually identical to the SM-7B. This is because. They both use the same microphone cartridge capsule. In both the 57 and the 7B. The same capsule. The difference arises. Of how close you can get. To the diaphragm of the SM-7B. And that is about 2-3 inches away. At the minimum. And so the whole point of this large foam pop filter on the 57. Is to position the diaphragm of the microphone. To be approximately 2-3 inches away from your lips. Even if they are touching the gray foam pop filter. You are still buying yourself an additional 2-3 inches of distance from the diaphragm. Nobody fully understands or comprehends, just what Proximity Effect, sounds like? Well? It sounds like nondescript mud. From Proximity Effect. And that,, 2-3 inches. Provides for a vastly different quality of sound. And not so much Proximity Effect. That makes everything muddy sounding. And so a copious amount of,, relatively aggressive and extreme high pass filtering needs to be used, i.e., turning down the low frequencies below 300 Hz with a sharp cut off. As I'm sure we all know what…… Some people…… Would say. Visit Gesundheit. RemyRAD

I could hear that classic sm7b right away. sm57 sounds great too though.

Both are great mics!! Sm57 superb for its price!!

Clearly different between the two in the audio comparison. Could easily tell mic 2 was SM7b. Love the low frequency fullness of the SM7b.

Muito obrigado pelo teste. Eu estava completamente errado nas minhas opiniões.

I could tell, but i am also an audio engineer. SM57 is a beast but the grille rattle is a dealbreaker nobody talks about. Beta series solves that and also rejects feedback better.

I could tell. I got that Mic 1 was SM57 as it had less low end and on the processed recording I was surprissed to notice the noise floor was worse for that recording with audible hiss between noise gate or compressed points within the talking spot. The SM7B Mic 2 sounded more rounded and even tonally overall. The SM7B also had more consistent noise floor overall when processed too.

Lord Jesus, we have the same signal chain! Hahaha. It's an excellent combination, and I think the dbx286s is way, way, way underrated.

Great video. I thought the SM57 had a fuller and wider sound. The SM7B has a more compressed, sterile, artificial, and lifeless sound. Why on earth is it so much more expensive?

hello! what was the processing you did on the mics--compression and eq? just compression? i've had a 57 for almost 20 years, and love it. i'm planning on picking up this windscreen, to use with a vintage preamp/compressor i've got. this is a fantastic comparison, thank you!

So prob +80% of listeners out there is going to listen to your podcast or video on a pair of Apple Airpods, or similar quality headphones. Or, straight out of their laptop or TV. Will they hear the difference? No way! It all comes down to what look you prefer, and the SM7B looks more pro, given that most popular podcasts use them. But, if you're just starting out and/or have a limited total budget, go for the SM57, I say. If it's good enough for POTUS, it's good enough for you. BTW, just happened to see a snippet from recent podcast with Tiff Hadish and Paris H and they seemed to be using SM58's. Sounded great but different look. Thanks for the vid!

You have a great voice!

can I paint the gray windscreen black? Would it affect the sound quality?

I preferred the SM57 what a mic!

They both have the same capsule, so it's not really surprising that they sound similar.

But the question remains, is the difference worth $300? The SM57 is a road warrior of the 1st degree. I will take a page from my audiophile dad's playbook. He use to always remind my brother and I, when compare shopping for gear: "Ok fellas, but does device A sound that many dollars better than device B?" He would go on to conclude, "at some point a human can't hear that well. You must find that threshold and then make your decision." Advantage SM57.

Hi, I want to record my written poetry professionally. Suggest me a good audio interface and microphone. But my room is not sound proof. The sound from outside comes inside our room. If I use Audio Technica 2035 mic and Shuru SM 58, then what will be the difference between the two? And which audio interface would be better for ShureSM 58. In which there is no noise and the quality is also good at the time of recording.

Holy cow I thought the first one was the SM7B

Anthony, I digress, but I think you’ll be interested in this discovery. I was researching mics to record acoustic guitars and I stumbled upon an amazing mic for EVERYTHING-speaking, singing, micíng instruments, etc., thanks to its versatility. A shotgun mic with a screw on windscreen for handheld vocals as well as micing instruments. It sounded better than the most popular Neuman KM-184 for micíng acoustic guitars. Check out the Earthworks Audio SR-20. The company’s promo video of 2 guys using it for everything from singing to micing the drums to micing a horn to narrating the video. I can’t remember the last time a mic blew me away with it’s absolutely gorgeous sound and NO low frequency boominess. To my ears, the Shure SM57 came in 3rd place behind the KM-184 at micing acoustic guitars, ahead of some notable condenser mics. Mainly because it didn’t have the low end rumble and boominess of so many other mics. If you love the Shure SM7B, the Earthworks SR-20 will really hit the old GAS nerve, even at $599. 😉

Never actually used either but heard that the SM7B is a little darker tone generally, so I could pick it out easily. That said - I prefer the SM57 for Anthony's voice since it is a bit lower. For my voice, I might lean SM7B.

Hi.. first of all, great video, secondly, i would like to know how much of a distance is your mouth to the mic? Follow up to that, is the distance the same for both mics? Thanks!

The SM57 had a very slight hiss while you were talking, but my volume was up pretty high; at more reasonable levels, it probably isn't noticable. The SM7B seemed to pretty nuch give that warm tone while talking and displace the hiss. Worth the $400 price tag, though? Not in my opinion.

Great video. I had the SM57 at one point after seeing such videos with content creators swearing the difference wasn't worth the money but for the sharpness of the audio alone I returned the SM57 and for awhile was using the SM58 I purchased out of need soon after (which I'm not the biggest fan of sonically). Recently I took a chance and got the SM7B for a good price on marketplace and was surprised at how much I liked the sound compared to the other two. Once I purchased my fethead it increased my enjoyment of using the mic not to mention the quality of the sound by my ability to reduce it picking up room noise. It really is worth the difference in price for my usage. Also to note, I use my mic for voiceover and rap. As a rapper I like to hear myself while I'm over the beat. The SM7B when paired with the fethead gives me the feedback I always listen for even outperforming many condenser mics in real time recording pleasure. I know the end sound is what most people consider when comparing mics but I think there's something to be said about the energy and excitement a microphone can bring out of the artist with its presence. Just my 2 abe links.

Sir, I am beginner. I want to record my written poetry professionally. In which my line will go in high tone and will also come in low tone. Tell me such dynamic mic and audio interface. So that I can record and mix later. My room is not sound proof. My total budget is $300. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. Please tell me what should I do. Tell me such a mic and audio interface that I will not regret after buying. If I Buy : AUDIENT ID4 + SHURE SM58 + SHURU 240 HEADPHONES = Will this setup be good or not?

Thanks

In my experience, the SM7B is darker and tighter. Because of the thicker foam, it tends to reduce everything above 5khz. It also tends to be more isolating, with a tighter pickup pattern that rejects room tone and background noise very well. By comparison, the 57 sounds brighter and clearer. It also sounds more open, capturing more of the surrounding space. Given what each was designed for, I would say that tracks very well! The SM57 was designed with a well-treated studio in mind, where you can record multiple takes and perfect the sound. Meanwhile, the SM7B was designed with radio broadcast in mind, offering better isolation, reduction of transients, and extensive plosive protection. I would also argue that the form factor of the SM7B is more “inviting” for inexperienced speakers; just talk into the flat end and don't worry about it!

before processing i thought sm57 is microphone two but after processing i was 100% sure that microphone two is sm7b. I use sm57 to record my vocals and im pretty familiar with how it sounds after processing and this video confirmed my thoughts why i need sm7b to record vocals. My native language has huge sibilances and sm57 is just too sharp for them imo. With sm7b I wont lose my mind while using deesser.

Cool I absolutely could hear the difference. And preferred the First One - SM57. Too bad I can't find A81ws anywhere near me

I got it right at first glance, but..... I'm using really good headphones, plus the difference in price isn't really justified, the SM7B looks really cool tho. At the end of the day, I would just buy an SM57 with an used Aphex Aural Exciter w/ Big Bottom

I've noticed more and more that the sm7b has a notch or a hole in the sound. It may not measure that way but it sounds that way to me. The 57 with the windscreen sounds more complete, forward, and real. The more I listen critically to the sm7b, the more I'm like "why?" lol... Theres the Michael Jackson lore but he supposedly used an Sm7, not an Sm7b, and that was for "one" album.... Maybe too the fact that Joe Rogan's podcast uses the Sm7b also makes it super popular... Then theres the mv7x, at $180, I'd say its a better mic than the sm7b, especially if you need 2 or 3. Marketing marketing marketing.... I like the tone of the 57 here more too, just that little bit more forward, and that helps me focus on the dialogue. Isn't that the purpose of "spoken word"? If a mic doesn't audibly hiss and it doesn't make me snarl up into a "yuck face" 😝, lol... Its a good and usable mic, then its whether its source is appropriate. Anyways... Thanks for the video sir!

If you boil it down the 7B is a prop. The subtle differences in audio characteristics aren't worth the $300 price difference, in my humble opinion. The budget-minded podcaster will be happy with a $50 Movo HM-M2. I like my SM57, but I also use the EV RE50B for interviews for its bulletproof performance, a $50 condenser for voice-over and an Audio-Technica shotgun for video. But you do you, boo.

It seems that sm57 sounded more clear and open, especially in the high frequencies. It didn't choke and muddy up the transients like SM7B. What do you think?

With good headphones on it was pretty clear, that the second mic was the sm7b in direct comparison. After the processing? Not a chance to identify the mic. In direct comparison the brighter tone of the sm57 always wins. But: The sm7b is still the preferred one to listen to for extended periods of time. The slightly muffled sound is nicer to listen to. Worth the higher price? Before processing, maybe. After processing, no. If you know how to use an EQ it is not worth the difference. BUT if you feel "better" and more "pro" with a sm7b use it. I think that feeling alone will change your recordings more than the "technical details".

Could definitely tell, mic 2 sounded a little cleaner and better but not by much. Most folks aren't listening on like super crazy hi end headphones most will be on earbuds or cell speakers. So ya I don't think it's worth the extra money

I was right in the Guess

Very close in my opinion. I thought Mic One was the 7B!

Sm57 lot of noise floor not taking into account. Sm7b have a present boost and noise floor removal. They both dynamic mic that’s where the likeness end. I buy sm7b simply because the king Micheal Jackson use it in Scream.

the sm7b was definitely clearer. although the sm57 is more than usable, but you would have to back up a bit and not ruin your tone with overdone proximity effect.

i could tell cause of the low end in the sm7b otherwise they sound much alike

Yes, if you want a flat frequency response, then the SM7B is worth the extra $300. Especially if your singer has a high-pitched or thin voice. In your comparison, the SM57 had a curve that favored 2K and above to my ears. Not that it boosted highs, but rather it lacks lows and low mids. The clip of the President’s pair of mics really drove home how the clarity of the SM57 could make a voice stand out over a noisy background, which is not usually an issue for podcasters. YMMV

I could tell the difference from the get go. I have SM58, is that also good enough? why did you compare with sm57 and not sm58?

How do you install the A81WS? And which fethead are you using?

Ok. Don't know which one is which, but I liked the second better....lets see now

I could not tell the difference. Maybe something's wrong with my ears but if that's the case, perhaps I should keep the SM58 anyway. Thanks!

Mike 1 had more low end and Mike 2 had more presence. I assume that 2 was Sm7B and the first SM 57. I use the SM 57 to record guitar.

I liked the SM57 better.

I prefer the sound of the SM57.

Mic 1 is a lot clearer and has more depth.

Mic one had more treble response, so it had to be the 57.

mic one was much better to my ears, but before the processing. I'm figuring out my sm57. I love the sm7b so much, but everyone has it and its getting cringe.

Yeah and if you throw a simple EQ on the sm57 you can make it sound exactly like an sm7b

For me, I could clearly tell the difference for the unprocessed sound (and I preferred the SM7B). After the processing, I actually could not tell the difference. I'm listening through some OK Senn wireless cans (HDR 175). I think the advantage of the SM7B is you get that sound without any processing, if someone wants simplicity or time savings. And yes, it just looks damn good. Is it worth $300??? To each their own. Love the dbx though.

Mic 1 is sm57 Mic 2 is SM7B

I noticed the first was the 57 since you had to push it a bit more, inducing a small amount of noise. The 57 seems like it has a bit more high end, having the 7B with a more rounded sound and slightly more bass. These differences are easily taken out if the recording is decent and with a bit of EQ. You can literally make them sound the same. The 57 wins since for a 3rd of the price it's a no brainer if all you have to do to make them sound similar is to EQ a bit which you would do anyway

I chose the mics correctly BUT there is so little difference. To me there’s certainly not enough difference to justify the cost and without a direct A/B I find nothing to complain about with either mic. If you have to listen that close and need the A/B it really doesn’t matter except as an optic for your video. 😉

1 is sm57, a tiny bit thinner, but cleaner than nr 2. nr 2 seems to have bit more echo in the lows. I have an sm58, but no reason for me to get an sm7b.

Mic two is the sm7b i guess. Actually i liked mic one after processing more lol

I can tell the difference upon processing but its not enough for me to pay for the more expensive one.

Easy to hear the difference. SM7B has much better low end.

The differences I hear with my headphones are very slight.

Thanks for saving me..

Great comparison and video! Really challenging to notice which is which. The 1st mic is the SM57 and the SM7B is the 2nd. The SM57 is a little bit clearer, but not much! SM7B is warmer.

Wow

Very very similar both microphones, the sm7b is smoother but maybe the reason is the construction Of the body, absorbs the harmonics and resonaces. Its almost the same, procesed you Can’t Hear the diferences

SM57 - 1st mic sounds better to me without processing. SM7B is not worth the money. After processing - I couldn’t tell the difference.

The clear difference is in the low mids

I thought mic A more bassier and flat, in comparison to the mic B, that seems more in "v shape" with a distance from the bass and the high end, giving a smoother color... Both are incredible, but I think to your voice the 57 works better Jiu jitsu do Brasil só os pitbull 🙅‍♂️ vapo

I'm going to go for the third option: Get an SM58. If you unscrew the head and put an A2WS on it, it becomes an SM57. If you put a A81WS on it, it becomes an SM7b.

How are people saying Mic 1 had more low end? What are you guys listening on? I could tell immediately which was which, I can always recognize that upper mid thing with the 57, and Mic 2 has fuller low end. Then, after compression, Mic 2 just sounds richer.