SM57 vs The World: Why I Would Get One Over An NT1, Condensers, or USB Microphone

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SM57 or SM58: 0:26
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Acoustic Guitar Shootout: 2:40
USB Microphones: 3:56
Conclusion: 5:26
Why would I get a SM57 over any condenser or USB microphone? Well the SM57 or SM58 is the best microphone to start with, period. This is because they don't capture the room with as much sensitivity as other microphones, and they aren't nearly as noisey!
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@AudioHaze 2 года назад

If this convinced you to grab the 57, these affiliate links help me a ton! Amazon: amzn.to/2P1pUXC Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/LPY3gM

@lldd11 2 года назад

NT1 does sound better, almost sound magical with some clarity and deepness at the same time. But environmental noise is a bummer.

@SlinkiestTortoise23 Год назад

condenser microphones really, really need a treated room in order to negate the room reflections but having said that, you can post EQ and again, if you are careful of positioning, the upper frequencies captured by a condenser microphone, especially on vocals is preferable to a dynamic mic.

@Unethical.Dodgson Год назад

Using a small diaphragm mic like the c02 or the lewitt 040 or something requires less room treatment and you do get a nice realistic sound. You pick up more low frequency sounds with larger diaphragm mics. Depends on what you really want. (I'm not saying that small diaphragm mics don't pick up low frequencies but they're less susceptible to bad resonances at low frequencies. So less room reflections, basically) Dynamic mics are just fine for podcasts, streams, singing etc. But you really do want that detail of a condenser for VO stuff. So you probably invest in some basic sound dampening in that case :)

@milesian1 Год назад

I'm a photographer starting a podcast and not a musician (sorry 'bout those piano lessons and high school band, Mom!), and I am a major binge watcher of your channel. Love your style, the information you present, and the way you present it. And also really appreciate your guitar playing, and the beautiful vocals of Ethan Toga that you featured on a previous video. When you played the guitar with those black fingernails in this video I halfway expected you to break out into "More Than Words" LOL.

@mackenlyparmelee5440 Год назад

I swear the sm57 is the only microphone I actually like the sound of my voice on. And ai've tried a lot of condenser microphone and other dynamic mics. I dont know what it is but it just works.

@Jasoncalvo7 6 месяцев назад

Dude you sold me I was looking for exactly this. Amazing video and amazing review. Thank you I’m buying it.

@frenchtoast1759 Год назад

You explained this so well and I learned exactly what I needed. Straight to the point and understandable for a noob such as myself so thank you

@aaronbossa 2 года назад

Empecé deseando el SM7B, luego de investigar más creo que el SM57 es el indicado. ❤️

@zacharybynummusic 3 года назад

Super helpful video. Recording in my untreated dorm with concrete walls - definitely going for an SM57.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

hell yeah haha, honestly if you want to get weird with it you may be able to get some cool room reverb, who knows. But yeah, definitely go with the 57 :)

@edwardviolahands 2 года назад

Good info. Def going to pick the 57 up when I have a budget for a new mic because my new apartment is proving hard to sound treat on my non existent budget. When I started recording I had a blue yeti sitting around, and once I plugged it into my interface it proved a surprisingly decent mic. I’m still learning gear, but I play professionally and have been recorded on much better mics that I liked the results of a lot less. I’ve been pretty happy with the results I’ve learned how to get out of it. I’d be very interested to hear what you think of it as a regular (non-usb) mic if you think that’s worth your time and money to review!

@sung_yun 3 года назад

I totally agree, I would use SM57 over NT1, condensers, and of course USB mics, especially in a room that is not sound-proofed/sound-treated. SM57, Beyerdynamic M201 TG, and sE V7 are all excellent mics for podcast or VO. I even returned EV RE20 after comparing sounds with sE V7. Also, Lewitt LCT 440 and AKG P220 condenser mics are really good for spoken word . Thanks for this video.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Some great mic recommendations good sir!

@TheVagineWhisperer 3 года назад

For someone with a deep baritone voice, would you suggest the sE v7 for podcast or VO? I hesitate between the V7, V7X, E935, E945, SM57 w/ filter

@sung_yun 3 года назад

@@TheVagineWhisperer I think sE V7 (idk about V7X) and SM57 are excellent for most voices; I did use e935 for some time but felt it lacked a bit of low so returned but could work for your voice (sound from e935 is warm and clear, and build quality is excellent). Also, you get different sound profiles depending on what audio interface you use your mic with (I use Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen, SSL 2+, and Audient iD 14 MkII).

@OkTrevor 2 года назад

Tier 1 vid man. I've been using my SM57 for vocals since 2012, when I started.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Thanks dude! and hell yeah me as well

@user-xv6uv1ps6b 3 месяца назад

I'm about to start producing and I wasn't sure about what mic to be my first, thanks for this video It really helped me.

@surfzion 2 года назад

Thanks man, after dozens of comparison videos you finally solved my dilemma, my recording room does not have any acoustic treatment and it won't have because I'm not the only one using it. So 57 it is.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Wooo! Enjoy the new mic :) I guarantee you'll use it until the day you die lol, thats how 57's are

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Год назад

Now SD 1.

@jasper_north 2 года назад

Love your K&M mic stands!!

@sphrotjhoy 2 года назад

Hi, great video!, the sm57 has been for a long time a candidate for my Studio Setup, his versatility makes all so compact and good but, i got to ask, do you have a sort of preset or an Eq applied to the sm57 in this video? The mic makes your voice incredibly crisp and clear, it makes me wonder if this is really the microphone i've been wanting to get. Keep up the good work on these videos man!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

I don't have any preset no! I DO have a chain I use sometimes to make it sound super broadcast-friendly. But when I do microphone reviews its all zero processing :)

@yiranimal 2 года назад

I was also thinking the 57 would be one that would be used "until the day I die." I was also thinking that if I got more serious about recording that I'd eventually want to buy a higher quality condenser microphone. But what I hadn't considered is the fact that I don't yet have a good room for recording. So this great point settled it for me. Thanks! P.S: I used to use the Radiohead bear as an avatar. It's a sign!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

hahaha yes we are united by Radiohead lol

@Supernautiloid Год назад

@Tvianne 2 года назад

Great explanation, thanks!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@JohannesLabusch 3 года назад

Great video, and man, GREAT guitar playing! I do have to say, when the condenser came into play, there was the "blanket taken off" effect. But only in direct comparison. For a mix, the 57 might even be preferable, especially for strumming, 'cause it's so much more forgiving. One thing I would recommend is to point the mic pretty much where you pointed it, but away from the sound hole. There's a lot of low level woof coming out of that thing (Didnt listen to your video on headphones, so I won't say it was present here, but that would be a good way to avoid it, short of using a high pass filter, which is also always a good idea.)

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

I tried to point it at an angle to the sound hole so it wasn’t getting that woof, it’s about 3-4 inches away at around a 45 degree angle if I remember correctly, mic’ing an SM57 is definitely a bit more challenging than a condenser for acoustics though haha and thanks for your kind words!!

@chrisw5742 Год назад

@@AudioHaze Aim the mic at the shoulder of the guitar right next to where the neck meets the body. And yep for strumming a dynamic mic is better. And for mixes. When doing solo acoustic stuff though the NT1 is awesome.

@EnterDnB 2 года назад

Great video, thanks!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Thanks for saying that!

@electropainted 9 месяцев назад

love what you're putting out here man, so good. just starting to experiment with guitar, 57, voly 1, garageband. at 6 inches my levels are very low, miniscule? i can crank them up with 1176 but obv needs to be closer mic placement than normal and i will try foam pop filter to combat thunk

@juanselobo Год назад

Great video ! Quick question I’m deciding between this 57 and the rode m5 for podcasting and streaming Im seeing videos suggesting pencil condenser microphones, which one would you say is better for what I’m trying to do ?

@MattyP19751 2 года назад

Fantastic mic, Thanks for the review !! I've had one since the early 90's and still use it to this day!! I may get another sm57 as I'm curious if a new one would sound different than a 30+ year old one, and either a Sennheiser e935/ or e945 soon, for a different tone flavor (I hope)

@gavinvonmeyer3746 2 года назад

if you finger another one, please update us as to (indeed) if sounds are the same or different.

@TessaAnderson 2 года назад

You play really chill stuff!

@paulpaul5483 Год назад

Thank you . your review is the best ! I live next to street full of noise - So, i decided to go with dynamic mic . Which is better for recording vocals only (singing) . SM 57 or SM 58 ?

@LowDoughTech 2 года назад

I appreciate the insight, and saving money is always good!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Thank you!

@TeebeuteLPlay 2 месяца назад

Because of people like you I have a drawer with an ever-growing collection of SM-57s. Used them (since the day I got my first one, which predates your videos) on every album I recorded. I immediately had the felling this gotta be the "one" mic for me, if I never would be allowed to purchase more than one. It fits my voice and many others I did music with. It's just what you and others say: It's the best microphone you can buy for THAT money and to many it's the best microphone you can buy for ANY money. Thank you for another fantastic video on this microphone!

@benoittissier58 3 года назад

Makes sense. Happen to have both for home recording. NT1 is extremely sensitive to room noise, SM57 (with Fethead) a bit less. For both I have to hang blankets all over the room to get good sound. NT1 sound is balanced and very true, sm57 sound cuts through, a bit harsh in comparison, still very usable.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Definitely! I agree the NT1 is great for the quality, it just takes less time and effort to set up a 57, plus I always say start with a 57 if you’re looking for your first mic :)

@benoittissier58 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze By the way, it is worth mentioning that the SM57 is a quiet microphone and a Fethead is useful to get the best out of it from entry level audio interfaces.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

@@benoittissier58 Interesting, good to know thanks man!

@bastiat691 9 месяцев назад

With many new audio interfaces you dont even need a fethead, so many audio interfaces now out there with the same noise levels as a fethead or cloudlifter.

@jakehooker Год назад

You just answered a big question I had about USB mics! I have the 7RYMS AU-1 (I think that's what it is...) Which has a large diaphragm, 20Hz-20kHz, 192... It really sounds very good. Anyway, I was thinking that doing the digital conversion and stuff within the mic would possibly be a good thing, as it would factor out cable length and different connections between the capsule and the computer. I hadn't considered that those processes might cause issues by being in the same housing. Great channel! You helped me decide to get my King Bee II!

@juliom3552 2 года назад

I record my podcast in a rehearsal room. Around me there are rock and metal bands playing really loud, and it can be heard clearly. This mic saved my life because no noise apart of my voice is recorded. And I use it to record my guitar as well so the perfect tool for 100€ or less.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Right?? SM57 for life lol

@Cottontowngal 2 года назад

I used one of these on gigs for years as a singer. It was my favourite.

@AdamDavis-pt2bq 8 месяцев назад

This is the way. I started out with a large diaphragm condenser, but in my room it picked up evvverrrrything, so after years of wanting one, I got an RE20, and that is absolutely amazing - favorite mic of all time and the daily driver, but I wanted another option that was less bulky for times where I'm at a location other than my house. I opted for a Beta 57a for its supercardioid pattern instead of the normal 57 because I wanted it to be even more focussed. It sounds a tad different too - not better, just different, and in a way that I prefer for my voice over the normal 57, which by the way also would have been completely great. The 57a really gives the RE20 (and everything else) a run for its money because I can get almost the exact same sound out of it. I'm sure most people wouldn't even know when I'm on either mic due to the (mild) eq and comp I have on it. I can tell that the RE20 is richer, more detailed and just more open sounding, but it's soooo nuanced. and in the real world, they might as well be the same mic when the recording is played back.

@dani_da_vision 2 года назад

first off great vid! great comnaprison and explanations !! i dont if people mentioned already or if you are already aware but its not the sunset that's causing the craziness in the white balance on your vid. its the wb settings. you probably set it to auto. and then for whatever it jumps back and forth since it cant decide what to do - wb of the outside window which is different from the one in the room . you might as well have had the same auto settings on exposure. sooo long story short just manually adjust everything and youll be great all over!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Hahah I think in this video I was using my old broken iphone? So it definitely would have just been on auto, but I now have an Canon M50 that I'm still learning! Thank you for the advice though, I'm struggling through manual mode so I can try and figure out how to get the most out of the cam, and I think I'm getting better :)

@johnnorland5177 Год назад

Some thoughts: Couldn't agree with you more. Tried an SM7b and an AT4047 for years for vocals. Meticulously treated the room. But I always felt like I had either had to add too much reverb or I felt like I was licking the listener's ear. I found myself trying to make each mic less clear and clean. Heard that RHCP always used the SM57 for vocals. I tried it (with the foam pop filter) and kabam! (Kinda reminds me of '40s starlets being filmed with vaseline smeared on the lens, or when we first got HDTV and we could see the newscasters' nose hairs.) My tips for recording vocals: Make a "booth" with padded moving blankets, or build one of those boxes your head goes in. Stay 12" - 18" from the SM57 and hit the vocals hard/sing loud. One of those screen pop filters seems to help a tad too. You can make one from a coat hanger and panty hose. For me anyway, that fits in the mix with minimal EQ and effects. Oh, and for some reason, the SM58 just doesn't work as well. No idea why. They tell me it's the exact same element. Check out the old clips of Yes from the movie Yessongs--all SM57s. Great sound. I noticed that Tom Petty and Billy Squier always used them live too. I know it depends on what you're looking for. If you're going for a Nora Jones or Frank Sinatra sound, probably a Neumann or something. For podcasters, SM57 is a great choice as you mentioned, but also because it's less in the way visually than many other mics. To save on a computer interface, look for something used on reverb.com or ebay. But be careful to check out reviews before buying.

@mhyrrlove Год назад

Thanks for the tips. Will be starting to record and am on the RU-vid hunt for trying to figure out the best mike. I'm a folk singer so the the fact that you brought Tom Petty into this helped give me an idea. And of course it's amazing to hear that RHCP used sm57 as well, though I know they used the 7b too. And love the hanger and panty hose idea hahaha, what a way to budget! Lol!

@LearnAudacity 3 года назад

Thanks for this. What are your thoughts as far as audiobooks goes? I was looking at the NT1 and the RE20. My room is acoustically treated but not completely soundproof. Both mics sound great but room noise still concerns me. I haven’t purchased either yet. BTW, I use an SM58 on my podcasts and most of my videos. It’s a great mic.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

If you're really worried about room noise I would go with an RE20 :) when I can afford a new mic, that will be my next purchase, I think its the safer bet!

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Год назад

Use 5*5*8 ft. acuastic cabin in

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios Год назад

Hey man... Friendly head's up... This is the 2nd video of yours i'm seeing (back to back). And it's hard not to not that the low tones of the guitar can be very harsh at points... I feel like it could use some additional treatment. Do (or do not) what you will.... Either way, really great content, man.

@fazbell Год назад

One of the smartest mic reviews I have seen. Thanks for your research.

@itchyvinyl 3 года назад

Beautiful tune. Nice guitar playing.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Thank you!

@namede6210 2 года назад

Been watching lots of your videos lately ever since I've discovered your channel, and I'm loving them (really). I have a question here, can the SM57 really do a great job in a not-so-quiet environment? To be precise, I'm living with my family who happen to have no sense of quietness, talk real loud, doors slamming, and oh there is a highway outside of my house so I should be expecting some vehicles noises, and neighbourhood full of dogs so I should be expecting some barking noise as well, plus my rooms are not acoustically treated, and I have only a corner in the living room and my bedroom to record... fyi I'm gonna record acoustic guitar and vocals as I'm mainly gonna do acoustic covers and songs. With my situation described, would you really suggest me getting the SM57 if I were to seek your opinion? Sorry for the long ass question though lol but I'm desperately in need of help to make decision as my friends suggest my getting a AT2020 but I'm afraid about the noises part... One more question, does the SM57 pick up more hiss than the condensers?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

I would definitely not get a 2020 in that environment! There are worse condensers for room rejection, but it will still pick up allll that noise. The SM57 will do absolutely great, you may hear more noise in the headphones than you will in the final mix (because headphones tend to really emphasize your mix because the audio image is more detailed and a bit blown out), but trust me it will be double or triple the effectiveness at room rejection. On the hiss, yes, it will "hiss" slightly more but this is a result of a number of factors including preamp levels and RF transfer (cable management stuff), but nothing even close to bad :)

@namede6210 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze Appreciate your thoughts. If that's the case, I might consider picking up the 2i2 bundle + SM57 so that I will have 1 condenser and 1 dynamic to play with to see what could I do with them, and still fit in my budget, as initially I was planning to get the 2i2 + AT2020 + M40x, which costs almost the same as the 2i2 bundle + SM57 (from the deal I've found at least). And to be honest, I rather not to spend more on the AT2020 since it doesn't sound significantly better than many mics among that price range, including the one comes with the 2i2 bundle (just my opinion, I may be wrong tho), and with some EQ and reverbs and stuffs, people wouldn't know which mic you use (again, just my perspective), and I rather just use something usable and good enough until I have a healthier cash flows to get something like a NT1A or NT1, or even any of the Lewitt. So by any chance have you tested the HP60 MkIII and CM25 MkIII (the headphones and mic come with the 2i2 bundle) and what are your thoughts? Will you think the mic and headphones that come along with the bundle will be "impressive" enough to be used for at least 1 or 2 years to come? Or to be precise on my question, does the HP60 MkIII sound flat/good enough for recording & mixing work?

@alanramos4864 3 года назад

Hey man, im from Brazil and i cant find the a2ws shure's windscreen for the sm57. You're the first person that i see using an alternative pop filter. So, my question is: What are the pop filter dimensions? Thanks!

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Honestly I'm using a pop filter I got off an NW 800, and it doesn't fit well. I just have it sit over the mic AND the mic clip, then its pretty tight,. If you're not concerned about looks you could always tape it!

@Juice_boxtv 3 года назад

i have a 57, a 58, and a new addition 55sh. i love all three the 55sh is great for streaming and gaming, but god damn i would be lost without my 57. that thing can do it all

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Exactlyyyyy

@corysimek 2 года назад

Great video, I have the same problem but when I checked the SM57 on the Shure web page they say it is an instrument microphones be, meant for instruments? So does that mean it is not a great choice for good vocals?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

It's essentially the same thing as their SM58, but without the pop filter. The screen they put on the 57 makes it better for pressing against guitar cabs or things like that, but not as great for plosive protection. So basically just add a pop filter or buy the one shure makes (starts with an A, I forget the full name) that attaches to the SM57 and you're good to go for vocals :)

@thesethreekings 3 года назад

SM57 is great. Maybe point it toward the highest frets, rather than sound hole for less boom. Great review!

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Thanks man! And its actually closer to the frets than you think :) every time I edit these vids I think "wow that angle looks nothing like where the mic is actually placed". Must be the shallow depth of field or something haha

@thesethreekings 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze Ah yeah, could be!

@binnerpro3009 Месяц назад

Oh my god you are soooo right this video is sooo truuuuueee

@philipsnettleton 2 года назад

Thanks, this really helped me with my (3rd) microphone choice. The other 2 are capacitive with phantom power. The Roland E-4 doesn't have phantom power, so ... you can guess the rest.

@philipsnettleton 2 года назад

As an aside, I have used the other 2 (on occasions) to set up environmental reverb/feedback in some tracks. That really pisses my neighbours off.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@ryan41024 3 года назад

I love your videos and the technical breakdowns (I just watched a whole bunch back-to-back!), but I can't help but wonder how your recommendations would change for someone who (still with an untreated room) would use a reflection filter with their condenser mic for recording vocals

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Do you mean those portable vocal booth things? The shield? I don't personally don't think those things work. It may provide a small amount of acoustic treatment, but in general, the microphone picks up from the front, not the back, so the shield doesn't do much.

@ryan41024 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze Yeah that's true, but any sound waves going past the mic aren't going to bounce around the room or be reflected back which should help a lot - I think that would be a worthwhile test for your channel perhaps! (Of course it won't help if someone has a lot of ambient noise in their environment, but that is understandable!)

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

@@ryan41024 Yeah if I ever get the chance to get my hands on one I'll give it a shot! I know booth junkies did a test as well a while ago :)

@Danny_Banany 2 года назад

Hey thanks a lot for the video. It was very helpful. Yesterday I bought the SM57. I already have a zoom h6. Now my question is... Should I buy the 2i2 or do you think that the zoom h6 is enough? I will use the mic mainly for youtube videos, voice over and singing. Thanks a lot

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

The H6 is probably good! I've never used one but I've wanted to try it out. With the amount of inputs it has though, I don't see any distinct advantage with the 2i2

@Danny_Banany 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze thx a lot for the information

@yuhreed 2 года назад

do you use a pre amp to record with the sm57 into your DAW? the sm57 records really quiet for me and is hard to get a clean sounding recording with, even though my room is not bad acoustically at all, it is actually quite decently treated

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

I’m using the typical Scarlett preamps, what interface are you using? If it’s not rated at 55ish dB of gain, it may be hard to get the hiss out

@massimodemajo 3 года назад

You just answer my question! I will save my money for now and stay with my SM58. Thank you! Great videos 😉

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

glad I could help!

@purpleheart69420 2 года назад

bro remove the ball grill and buy a A81WS it will sound amazing on both SM58 and SM57

@robertdaly6209 Год назад

I have the Shure SM57and have trouble using XLR transmitters with it. The noise level is objectable. Wired directly into a Roland digital recorder works ok although, the level is low. I can understandgetting closer to the mic but, using it for and interview type mic is out of the quesstion. Especially if i use an XLR transmitter. Any suggestions on a handheld mic and transmitter?

@maquesium 2 года назад

Great video, but could you tell what plugins or EQ settings you using here? I got sm57 and want to sound similar to you

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

I actually don't use any plug ins for microphone reviews! Its completely raw audio :) mic position is a huge contributor to the tone though

@maquesium 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze okay, thank you

@kead6636 Год назад

Hey so I have an sm57 with scarlett 2i2 1st gen and unless my lips are right up to the microphone, it doesn't pick me up. Even from a keyboard distance to mouth it doesn't seem to hear me, and this with gain on scarlett set to max. Any thoughts?

@rschiwal 2 года назад

Been in a bucket of water? That once happened in church when the Monsignor blessed the holy water and then confused the microphone with the sprinkler. "I Bless You in the Name of the SCREEEEEEEEE!"

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Hahahaha amazing I wish I was there!

@anonymusum 2 года назад

Look, the devil is everywhere .....

@pinpox 9 месяцев назад

I have a first-gen focusrite 2i2 and have to crank the preamp learly to the max with this mic for voice. Is that normal? Is the preamp to weak?

@lundsweden 2 года назад

I had a SM58 for years, yes it is pretty good, but found it a bit muffled for male vox. I'm now using a AKG D5 (its dynamic like the SM57/58) but has a bit more top end.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Nice!

@pedrosilvamusician 2 года назад

Just boost a bit in the EQ and you're golden. Around 3-5k

@tendingtropic7778 Год назад

what about recording hi hats? is the SM57 ok for that?

@mannysinghsingercomposer3 3 года назад

Bro pls help Can I use lewitt-lct-240-pro-cardioid-condenser mic? For acoustic guitar recording? Is it worth like rode NT1 Waiting for your reply 🙏💓

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Of course you can! I just looked up its specs it should sound great, find a nice room to do it in and you'll be good to go :)

@roujiteku2114 2 года назад

is the 57 just as good at rejecting outside noise as the 58?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Definitely! They're very close to being the same mic :)

@ggsplace7566 11 месяцев назад

complete novice here, wanting to record vocals and my classical cordoba guitar with one mic and prob focusrite scarlett 2i2 (on MBP M1 16" or ipad pro M1) Literally starting from scratch with equipment, DAW, and KNOWLEDGE .... Yesterday, guitar center sold me the focusrite scarlett 2i2, and the shure M58 MIC (along with a mic cable and 1/4" audio cable) ... I'll be recording and learning all this in a 400 sq ft Brooklyn apartment, so acoustic environment is NOT ideal, AND I do NOT want to incite angry calls from neighbors to "management". Do you think the Focusrite/SM58 is a good combo? I will also occasionally be adding Yamaha psr e373 to the mix, and hope the 2 inputs on the audio interface will allow that if I'm using just one mic for vocals/guitar.... Have I made the right choices? Should I have gotten the SM57? Or even a second mic to aim ONLY at guitar, with separate mic for vocals? Would the focusrite SOLO have been sufficient? FWIW, this is NOT even intended to serious production, but just tinkering around, at first, and if all goes well, I may upgrade relevant components over time. Oh, one last thing: The connections instructed by Guitar Center assumed I'd have my keyboard in the loop as the starting point, with the audio interface in between, then connected to my device or MBP.... If I am NOT using the keyboard, but only my non amped acoustic guitar and vocals via a single dynamic mic, and the Focusrite (or other recommended audio interface) how do I connect the 1/4' audio cable to my MBP? Thanks for not laughing, or at least I HOPE you are not 🙃(but of course you are ...lol)

@moa.2274 2 года назад

lovely video what interface are you using with sm 58/57? is the deep voice edited or raw?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Completely raw vocal take! I was using a Scarlett 18i20 :)

@moa.2274 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze considering the shure sm58 or sm57 do you think it will give good quality with a behringer umc 202hd interface ??

@adimology 2 года назад

Hi, I have a question.. I make an ASMR Unboxing video in my channel. Now I'm using Samson C02 super cardioid pencil condenser mic. The problem is, it has a high self noise (22dB) and when I edit my recording even if I use RX to reduce it, the inherited noise left were still high. I want to upgrade my microphone to get the best ASMR experience. The option is to get NT5 or NT1.. NT5 has 16dB self noise and NT1 is 5dB as you know. My room is "quite" with no fan/pc/refrigerator etc but my room is untreated. My question is, should I go to NT1 for best sound experience or go with NT5 with only 6dB self noise upgrade but better in untreated room? thanks!

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Ooh okay so since ASMR usually has a lot of sensitive and gain on preamps, I would definitely recommend the NT1, it will be super quiet for you needs. Since you'll be speaking quietly anyways I don't think room reflections will be a big deal. Just make sure the environment around you isn't too noisy :) for example I live on a busy street so I usually go with dynamic. But for ASMR, I would say NT1 all the way

@adimology 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze wow that's a quick response! thanks a lot 🙏

@bibekpawn6175 2 года назад

it would be helpful if you show how you record using the audio interface as i heard that the gain will not be enough and preamps gain will give more noise hiss , i have a minifuse 2i2 and i am thinking of buying a sm57 instead of a condenser , will it work for me ? i cant find any mic activators in my country anywhere.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Sure! I'll keep that in mind, I'm using the same preamps you'd find in most Scarlett interfaces, mine is a 2nd gen 18i20. For me, the SM57 works fine with around 75% of the gain up (about 3 ocklock on the interface). Arturia Minifuse has roughly the same amount of gain, you should be fine :)

@bibekpawn6175 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze thats a relief , thanks but still ill be waiting for noise floor video from you

@SStereo2007 3 года назад

Nice video man! thanks for this review! Im thinking to buy a Motu M2, also i have seen a lot of reviews for a new mic to record voice and acoustic guitar and the NT1 was on my mind. The thing is, I have a SM58, what do you recommend me to do? buy the interface with a SM57 or NT1? (I don´t have treated room), or stay with the SM58 and just buy the Motu M2? My concern is if the SM58 can do the job of recording voice and acoustic guitars like de SM57 and get a good quality sound.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Hey thanks for reaching out man! It depends on what you need, are you trying to recording vocals and guitar at the same time? If so then you'll need two microphones (or at least one condenser microphone). If you want to record both at the same time, I would grab a 57 (or any condenser just be mindful of your room and where you record) and honestly I would put more budget in your microphone and buy a cheaper interface. The MOTU is great but the Presonus Audiobox USB does the same stuff for half the price! Your 58 will be super solid for vocals, no need to change that. If you're not recording acoustic guitar and vocals at the same time, no need for another mic, your 58 will work!

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Basically: Recording vocals and guitar separately? 58 works great, buy whatever interface you want but I would recommend a cheaper one (more microphone money!) Recording vocals and guitar at the same time? 58 + 57 or a condenser, just keep in mind your room sound if you go with a condenser. I would buy a cheaper interface and put more money into your microphone choice.

@SStereo2007 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze wow! thanks a lot for both answers! I was thinking to record separately and maybe doing some live (virtual) performance using the SM58 and the new Mic, thats why i was considering the NT1 for both uses (record vocals/acoustic and live). About the interface, after watching tons of reviews, I thought the Motu M2 as good option because of the visual meters, the the individual phantom power on each channel, the low latency and preamps noise mesure (EIN) At the beginning my choices where the Focusrite 2i2, Audient iD14 and the Behringer umc204hd. What do you think one of those? still better to go for the Audiobox USB if i switch the budget for a better mic? Thanks a lot for all the advice!

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

@@SStereo2007 So I have a scarlett 18i20, which has those graphic indicators for incoming levels, definitely helpful but I find I monitor the input signals much more in the box anyways, cool feature though. I wouldn't go with behringer, focusrites are awesome though. Here at school everyone is required to have one, so the institution must trust them! Its up to you man, I think the condenser will give a nicer sound but yeah be weary of the room quality, but as you can see in the video the tones aren't TOO different :) you could also look into a small diaphragm condensers, they have a narrower pick up range so they won't pick up as much of the room but they have a similar quality to large diaphragm condensers, they're less sensitive to loudness too. Sorry to overwhelm you with choices!!

@SStereo2007 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze I will maybe consider the Aspen Pittman for the small diaphragm condenser mic and as you said and a less expensive interface, maybe Focusrite 2i2 as always they said that fulfil the purpuse for recording demo/semipro quality. Haha dont worry for the overwhelm info, its very helpful to read your advice ;) , thanks a lot for taking the time.

@gosampeinturemusique Месяц назад

I thinkk it depends wich sound you want , i own a dynamic and i have owned a condenser mic , but i found the condenser more realistic with the reverb on the take , untreated room is natural too ... Go for dynamic mic if you want to have dry sound and add reverb in post production , But now with De-reverb plug-in , having a condenser is not a problem i think 🤔 In your video , i found condenser more plaisant to my ear , but that's my opinion , everybody is different . Thanks for your review 👍🏻

@richardlee4730 3 года назад

Agree! For those on a budget, don't put $ into microphone. Buy the Shure 57 and put your money into a decent preamp.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Yes preach my man :)

@crittertwitter4389 3 года назад

This applies to vocals? Will a sm57 with a nice preamp/interface give you good sound? Ik its known as an instrument microphone but mostly everyone says it can do it all so I want to know you vouch for this :)

@richardlee4730 3 года назад

@@crittertwitter4389 The 57 can do anything. I use it for vocals and instruments. It can be a bit harsh without eq on some things but it has a very clear uncolored quality too so you can roll off the high end in eq. The mic is cheap and so if it doesn't work for you, you can sell it and get your money back without much loss. This my opinion but virtually every studio in the world has these mics - for a good reason: they perform.

@richardlee4730 3 года назад

@@crittertwitter4389 you can also find videos showing you how to eq the 57 to get it to sound like a sm7B. It doesn't take much.

@MattRBX Год назад

my only question regarding this kinda stuff is... why sm57 and not sm58? is there any specific reason not to buy the sm58 instead?

@AudioHaze Год назад

Not really! Just sort of depends on your use case. The SM57 has a more versatile head atop the microphone, and has an attachment to make it a bit more camera friendly and still protect against plosives, but they’re essentially the same mic

@naitsirkxify 3 года назад

Hey thanks for the tip ☺️☺️☺️

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

And thank you for watching :)

@kickbuttowski6045 3 года назад

Could you test the E609 for vocals, I have an old one that my father bought but he never used it and its just colecting dust, is it worth investing on a cheap Preamp like the Behringer UMC22 to use for vocals and stuff, my blue yeti just broke yesterday and I really dont have that much in my pocket, I could buy a cheap mic like a Siren Mini, or just but a PreAmp, what do I do lol

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

I strongly recommend you go with the behringer and the 609! The 609 will do just fine for vocals, buy a pop filter for it though. The great thing about buying the preamp is that it offers upgradability. That way in the future if you wanted to upgrade to another mic you have the platform to do so :)

@kickbuttowski6045 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze thx man, will star saving for it, and maybe in a year or two uograde the mic, I just need it for maybe a few videos and online classes

@jasper_north 2 года назад

Are you a fan of windshields/popcorn-noise filters for singing, or just pure naked???? I own a SM58, NT1-a and a SM87a Beta...today I ordered windshield covers for all 3!! Just so I can compare and see for myself. My voice is deep and loud and my D18 when fingerpicked sweet and thus not loud at all... What to do??

@jamescassidy4045 10 месяцев назад

Were you purposely trying to not have your mic/instrument placement the same?

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Год назад

Good comparison. Which audio interface have you used.

@coltconley 3 месяца назад

A Focusrite Scarlet (excellent home office interface), not sure of exact model or the generation. You can see it on though his arm, over the guitar body at 3:15

@DarkReflections86 3 года назад

What kind of pop filter did you use on the SM57? I’m looking for one to use for mine, but don’t know which one is the most effective for the plosives I’m looking to get rid of.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

It’s actually a really terrible pop filter I got from a Neweer NW-800 kit, not the best but it works fine. It kind of fits weird though. But shure actually makes one for the 57: www.shure.com/en-US/products/accessories/a2ws

@7171jay 2 года назад

Actually for working closeup on the mic the Shure A2WS isn't all that great at stopping pops. The Shure A81WS is far more effective and worth the extra money over the A2WS. A company called Windtech also makes really excellent foam pop filters (their Ultra Series). The big one will fit an SM58 or other ball mics and the small one will fit the SM57 These are priced similarly to the A81WS around $30 which if you have never used one may seem like a lot of money for a piece of foam but does the job far better than standard cheap single layer foam ones.

@davidmoralescasillas9893 2 года назад

man, i was into get the SM7 but, i suffer misophonia and i feel like SM57 captures a lot of little details like the spit, and i cant stand it, and i donde like the fat sound, cause it makes me feel like in any time can come with some of this little annoying sounds, but with ur test i didnt feel all this that present, do you think the pop filther made the difference?

@sicilyzhang6647 3 года назад

your videos are super informative! what preamp or audio interface you would recommend for sm57?

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Thank you! I would say a Motu M2, Scarlett 2i2, or Presonus studio 24c are good starting points, I don't know your budget though

@sicilyzhang6647 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze i don’t have a specific range for budget😁presonus looks nice cause it offers usb c to c cable, and i don’t have any usb-a in my macbook.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

@@sicilyzhang6647 Thats what I was thinking, and the meters on the front will be helpful for setting levels :)

@ThisHandleIsInteresting 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze Would you recommend a Fethead as well? I can’t put the gain up past 70% on my Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen without getting this unpleasant hiss and static noise from it. Also my voice sounds very thin.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

@@ThisHandleIsInteresting a 57 should be fine without a fethead, but also a Scarlett shouldn’t really start to hiss until 90% power, is it true for both preamps on your interface? EDIT: oh wait it’s a solo. Is there any other interface you could test on? Just want to make sure your preamps aren’t just dirty

@snakeisekans 3 года назад

Is getting the a55m worth getting with this mic to reject desk bumps? I've bought the sm57 along with the a2ws. I'm going to eq the 57 with julius krause's eq to make it sound close to the 7b, but people are telling me to buy the $30 windscreen that Shure makes instead.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

I think you'll be okay, get whatever wind screen fits. In terms of the a55m, I think its a smart idea! I haven't personally tried one but any shock mount will do nothing but help.

@snakeisekans 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze Alright, thanks for the response!

@ben-benedict 3 года назад

i Had a sm57 . I loved it but I discovered one important thing. This kind of stage mic is subject to hummming from AC because no « hum bucking coil » on that type of mic. The hmmmm Disappear if I handle the mic but hmmm going back a soon as I put the mic on a boom arm, or a stand. Not a very big deal but I prefer to have the cleanest signal possible at the take stage, even if am not a professional 😂🤣. Sm57 is not the only dynamic stage mic to have this phenomen . It’s not even an issue, shure describe it as a physic Phenomenon on their website. But it’s always good to know before buying, cause over the tons of review I saw on this mic, especially for those who treat this mic as a « poor’s man sm7b » and for those who want a cheaper sm7b alternative (like me obviously) , none of those review adress that humming sensititivty.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Interesting! I've personally never had that humming issue but its good to know, could also be an issue with grounding and circuit impedance but definitely something to keep in mind, thanks for the info :)

@purpleheart69420 2 года назад

does the SM7B has the "hum" noise?

@billweaver2549 22 дня назад

So why not a Beta 57a instead? Surely it would have all the same benefits but sound a little more natural overall.

@ChaunceysBailey 3 года назад

Is the sm57/58 better than an AT2035, or Sennheiser e945 for recording studio vocals in a room space ?

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

AT2035 and 57 are so different so I'm not sure! As always, in a reflective room, I would do the 57. If you have a nice room though, I may reach for the AT2035 for most vocals, except maybe like rock/heavy/aggressive rap vocals. Not sure about the e945! Never had the chance to try it yet

@ChaunceysBailey 3 года назад

@@AudioHaze thanks for the help yo 👍

@Wog68 3 месяца назад

Did you tried nt1-usb+ work on windows, Mac OS, iOS, android and without any of it. No focusrite type required, . Also, what about zoom m3 mictrak (also M2 & M4? Actually the more circuit create more resistance, means more noise. Think of conversion from analog to digital in a box. As the cheapest keep shrinking noise keep reducing. Compare 1970s analog multi speaker surround sounds vs sound blaster vs Bose speakers vs 2020 apple HomePod. We may like sounds analog speakers of 1970s as nostalgia but digital sounds are clearly with very little noise as shrinking cheap has decreased resistance and static noise to very tiny level. Add DSP and 32 bit float and it is a big difference.

@TarantinosCat 2 года назад

I was about to go for a Shure MV7 but as I’m gonna use it only through USB I was worried about the sound quality. But then I watched your videos, now I’m totally inclined towards getting SM57 with a windscreen. I have the same budget to get a setup with SM57. I only have an iPad. So thinking of an iRig pre hd with SM57. Do you think the iRig will hold up the standard of SM57?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Hmmm, I'm really not sure with the iRig, my gut is that it will work just fine, but its quite a small preamp. If it has 55dB or so it should be fine, but I don't know if iRig is one of these preamps thats super low power, like 45dB or something. I couldn't find anything on a quick google search though :/

@TarantinosCat 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze I don’t know much about the spec stuff, it’s just that I got a good ear for sound😅. But i only have an iPad atm to work with. So you saying iRig isn’t enough? Or just that it couldn’t give a quality output?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

@@TarantinosCat I'm just not sure if the iRig has enough gain to power the SM57, let me make a a community post, we'll ask the AudioHaze community as a whole lol

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

@@TarantinosCat Okay looks like you’ll need the iRig Pre HD to be safe :)

@TarantinosCat 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze my question was only about iRig pre hd lol. Maybe I’ll try one before buying it. Thanks for taking time brother. Have a great time. Cheers 🥂

@deswestens 2 года назад

Perfect

@sameesnoopy 2 года назад

Hi mate, im between 57 and senheiser e945 for my untreated home studio set up. have you had any experience with the senheiser e945? im trying to get closer to NT1 sound with a dynamic mic.Thanks.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Oooh I'm not really sure either will sound like an NT1, what are you recording though, I'm assuming electric guitar?

@sameesnoopy 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze I am going to record vocals. Thank you for your input.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

@@sameesnoopy Of these two the sound if definitely different from an NT1, you may be able to get close with an EQ, but they're very much "dynamic" sounding mics :/

@LawrenceArnell Год назад

This is the first time I’ve ever heard anyone actually explain the downside of a USB microphone. It never occurred to me that the self noise is the reason everybody trashes those mics.

@DerSchaddan 2 года назад

I have an SM58, and two cheap SM57 clones, and while they do have the benefits that you've talked about, I still want to try an condenser again. My mistake was getting an condenser (at2020) as the first piece of equipment when I started doing music, and I was discouraged using it because my room sounded so bad. Now, that I'm living on my own, where I can put up acoustic treatment at my leisure, I think I'm giving it a go. I was looking at the NT1 specifically. The SM57 on the guitar sounded amazing, but I think the comparison was kind of unfair because of the mic position, the SM57 was pointed right into the sound hole :)

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Ah yeah, if you're starting off with a condenser that can definitely be the case! And about the mic position, I tried to find a position where level and dynamics where at a somewhat similar level :) which means positions vary a lot because of the nature between dynamics and condensers

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Год назад

NTI is cheap and best choice. It has flat response.

@DerSchaddan Год назад

@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th already got it and love it

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Год назад

Yes. NTI/ U87 Ai are best.

@avia4281 2 года назад

I have sm58 for many years and would like to use it connect to pc what is the least expensive or would focusrite solo {3rd Gen} work ok?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

The least expensive is probably a behringer uphoria series interface :) heard great things too!

@mikeso5963 4 месяца назад

Is it good to record flute?

@TheNiteinjail Год назад

By the way ... if your budget is yet another order of magnitude lower ... the USB 'Rockband' microphones can be found cheap AF and they are actually a decent price to quality option for a sub $20 price. :)

@femali 10 месяцев назад

I do have a fair share of mics. But I'm way overdue to get myself a couple 57s.

@scarletfragment99 Год назад

If you have to use it for all different stuff, i agree it is probably the best.. but its a jack of all trades master of none..

@Orion-redx7 2 года назад

How does it compare to the podmic for spoken word?

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

I'd need more experience with the podmic to be honest :/ haven't had the pleasure

@bobbritches846 2 года назад

An SM58 is best for cheap tough Shure vocal mics, Some small condenser for your acoustic guitar. The SM57 is best for electric guitar cabinet, snare drums and can even be used as a spare drumstick. My opinion of course.

@bastiat691 9 месяцев назад

I honestly prefer the SM57 sound over the NT1, I have one too :D also, if you are SUPER on a budget then get the Behringer UM2 audio interface, is dirt cheap and I have tested it with the SM57 successfully, it can drive it. Along with the SM57 it matches the blue yeti on price and its so much better. You can always get a better audio interface later if you want this way, the mic will last forever.

@cresshead 3 года назад

very interesting... if your room 'suks' get a dynamic mic was my take away from this.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

hahaha yeah thats about right

@mustafaunsoy 8 месяцев назад

As an owner of both, believe me, NT1 sound much much better even in an untreated room. Yes it gets even better with treatment, but no dynamic mic can compete with NT1 level condensers. Even if you have no treatment. Period.

@boneymj386 3 года назад

I’m planning to buy a mic for separate vocal recording and piano as well. I’m considering the sm58. Would that be good enough? I do not have any soundproofing and have highly reflective surfaces in the room that I will be using for recording.

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

For Piano recording (assuming you're talking acoustic piano, not a keyboard or anything)), this may be one of the few times I recommend a condenser instead of a dynamic like the SM58. For vocals, yes the 58, but for piano, I would probably go with at AT2020, which is the same price. It will pick up more of your room, but its hard to get a good sound out of a piano through something like a Sm58, in my opinion. And the AT2020 will do great for vocals, just more of the room sound than the 58 :)

@jan.baginski Год назад

Hey great guitar playing and thanks for explaining SM57 so well. Would you consider upgrading it to e.g. Bayerdynamic M201 TG? Or something else? For better acoustic guitar/sound effects/voice tone capture. I will still need to work from untreated and quite noisy room though. I was also curious for shotgun mic for this application like Audio-Technica AT 875 R. Thank you.

@victornam1847 3 года назад

Are there any reasons to choose one over the other (SM57 vs SM58)? They are both the same price and I think they might have the same internals (according to Shure’s website).

@AudioHaze 3 года назад

Definitely! The main difference is their grill, the 58 has a built in pop filter for voice, and the 57 has a grill more suited to be placed on instruments and speakers. There are some subtle differences in tone, but in general, buy the 58 for vocals and buy the 57 for instruments (I'm a guitarist and happen to have a 57, which is why I use it for voice. If I had a 58 I would use it for these videos) Hope that helps!

@fivestatedrive 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze how does unscrewing the grill from the SM58 then compare to the SM57 for instruments and then how does adding a windscreen/pop filter (such as the A2WS) then compare for vocals? I am interested in vocals primarily but I do need to be able to record instruments as well, just less often.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

@@fivestatedrive Unscrewing the grill will add a presence boost (although minimal) to the SM58, adding the A2WS to the SM57 should (in theory) soften the high end presence of the SM57, but again, pretty minimally. I personally would get the 57 and then get the A2WS for the most flexibility in tone and use :)

@fivestatedrive 2 года назад

@@AudioHaze thank you for your response! I asked this question before I saw your video comparing the 57, 58, and 7B and feel like you covered what I was wondering well enough and I'm absolutely going with the 57.

@TC_Conner 2 года назад

Both sound great for the acoustic recording you did Rick, but I noticed different positioning, seemed like the NT1 was placed along about the 12 fret and the SM57 seemed aimed at the soundhole, givin it more low end. Anyway, as usual, I enjoyed your comparison. And by the way, I just ordered the NT1a, I have a SM57 and 58.

@AudioHaze 2 года назад

Absolutely! That would be because the 57 is a dynamic and needs to be much closer to produce a proper sound, having the 57 at the same distance as the NT1 would have made it pretty thin and quiet :)