Most professional sound studio will have one Shure SM57 microphone in their arsenal. It is the microphone of choice for professionals as it can make a decent job out of all types of recording and it is the best microphone for snare drums or so the pros claim. The SM57 is a directional cardioid dynamic microphone that captures everything you point at it, effectively rejecting the sound coming from the sides or the rear. It is capable of handling high decibels without a snag so it is ideal for electric guitars and drums.
The SM57 will not require phantom power as it efficiently records the sound coming from snares and toms. It’s size and shape makes it quite easy to position it in the drum kit. It has become the industry standard for snare microphones and has featured in thousands of professional recordings and music releases. The microphone also works well on guitar cabs and on brass. Of course they will also work well with vocals as they come with a solid pop shield.
For loud rock guitars the SM57 can be placed on the speaker cone and moved around slightly. Perhaps the only minor drawback of this microphone is that it requires more gain at the preamp for recording softer sounds as it can capture the noise from the preamp. Otherwise it can be a good fixture in any sound studio. The SM57 has been around for over two decades now capturing great studio sound for professional record releases. Great for drums, electric guitars and vocals, who would not want this product on their studio?
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