I was surprised that, in fact, Shure still produces this mic. As of today, 5-04-24, it costs $149 on Shure's website. According to Shure's website, the capsule is identical to an SM57.. The body is nickel plated, and the transformer is multi-tapped for changing the impedance like the originals that used the Amphenol connector before the XLR..
I live in Brazil and this specific microphone is not sold here, so I asked a friend who traveled to the USA to bring it to me, and when I got it in hand I took it to assistance (it is currently there), because on my U-PHORIA UMC1820 interface , it didn't even show any sign of life, the fader didn't even lift, now I believe that the reason is because of what you said about it having a low sensitivity and needing a high gain in the audio interface. If you only give him a 50% gain, it won't work, right? That's how it was in my case.
I'd argue a Sennheiser 441 is better than the SM7B. I am saving up to buy a 441. It's more expensive than the SM7B but sounds more open. Though I have nothing bad to say about the SM7B.
@ the Shure SM7b you mean? If so you are in the minority of sound engineers who do studio and/or stage work. And they come down on the side of the Sennheiser pretty hard (if one is to buy one great dynamic) But if you believe the Shure SM7b is better I'd love to hear your arguments on it's strengths and weaknesses compared to the 441. And what makes the SM7b the better choice in the end. (If you have the time)
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@@PhilosopherThom Well, the Sennheiser MD441 come across as smoother overall..silkier highs. Also, there is less room noise and reflections, because of a polar pattern. SM7B on the other hand has that focused sound, but not as spikey as sm57 (which is also great mic). Definitely sounds best with solid state preamps. Both mics are great, it's just a matter of a context where they can be used. Cheers 🍻
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Also, SM7B is noisier. MD441 is good for harsh vocals and instruments, and takes EQ well.
Just so you know the Shure 545 didn't come onto the market in 1959 and the 545 costs more than a SM57, a SM57 you can buy for around $80..... a 545 cost just over $100. If your paying over $90 for a 57 then your paying way to much because a SM58 is around $90.
Thanks for your comment. Just so you know, both microphones are selling for $99 on sweetwater.com Here is a piece of an article from producelikeapro.com about the history of the SM57 which also mentions the introduction of the 545. "The engineers at Shure continued developing and improving the capsule over the years. At one point, the engineer Ernie Seeler came up with the Unidyne III capsule, which became the one used in current Shure SM57s. Initially, the Unidyne III found itself in the Shure Model 545 in 1959 - seven years before the 57 came to be, though its design was almost identical. The Unidyne III Model 545 was the direct predecessor to the Shure SM57. It became the first high-quality unidirectional microphone used by speaking into the end (end-firing) rather than the side of the microphone. The Model 545 was again a success because of its quality sound and affordability."
Only trust buying directly from Shure. There's too many copies and fakes! Really good quality fakes! SM 57s and 58s are $99.. The 545 SD is $149.00 As of today 05-04-2024.
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Great comparison, and glad to see someone else using the 545/WS81 combo-sounds awesome!
I was surprised that, in fact, Shure still produces this mic. As of today, 5-04-24, it costs $149 on Shure's website. According to Shure's website, the capsule is identical to an SM57.. The body is nickel plated, and the transformer is multi-tapped for changing the impedance like the originals that used the Amphenol connector before the XLR..
I live in Brazil and this specific microphone is not sold here, so I asked a friend who traveled to the USA to bring it to me, and when I got it in hand I took it to assistance (it is currently there), because on my U-PHORIA UMC1820 interface , it didn't even show any sign of life, the fader didn't even lift, now I believe that the reason is because of what you said about it having a low sensitivity and needing a high gain in the audio interface.
If you only give him a 50% gain, it won't work, right? That's how it was in my case.
@@joseeduardoanzolim3883 with that mic I am using a inline preamp. It needs a lot of gain.
It sounds really nice. Thanks for sharing 👍
Enjoyed this content, keep em coming 👍
Sounds great!
I'd argue a Sennheiser 441 is better than the SM7B. I am saving up to buy a 441. It's more expensive than the SM7B but sounds more open. Though I have nothing bad to say about the SM7B.
It is better, I have both!
@ the Shure SM7b you mean? If so you are in the minority of sound engineers who do studio and/or stage work. And they come down on the side of the Sennheiser pretty hard (if one is to buy one great dynamic)
But if you believe the Shure SM7b is better I'd love to hear your arguments on it's strengths and weaknesses compared to the 441. And what makes the SM7b the better choice in the end. (If you have the time)
@@PhilosopherThom Well, the Sennheiser MD441 come across as smoother overall..silkier highs. Also, there is less room noise and reflections, because of a polar pattern. SM7B on the other hand has that focused sound, but not as spikey as sm57 (which is also great mic). Definitely sounds best with solid state preamps. Both mics are great, it's just a matter of a context where they can be used. Cheers 🍻
Also, SM7B is noisier. MD441 is good for harsh vocals and instruments, and takes EQ well.
These mic got too much self noise i dont get it
I like it. I use the big presidential windscreen A81WS.
Actually, the SM 57 IS the official Whitehouse microphone for the President since 1965. With a A2WS windscreen.
Just so you know the Shure 545 didn't come onto the market in 1959 and the 545 costs more than a SM57, a SM57 you can buy for around $80..... a 545 cost just over $100. If your paying over $90 for a 57 then your paying way to much because a SM58 is around $90.
Thanks for your comment.
Just so you know, both microphones are selling for $99 on sweetwater.com
Here is a piece of an article from producelikeapro.com about the history of the SM57 which also mentions the introduction of the 545.
"The engineers at Shure continued developing and improving the capsule over the years. At one point, the engineer Ernie Seeler came up with the Unidyne III capsule, which became the one used in current Shure SM57s. Initially, the Unidyne III found itself in the Shure Model 545 in 1959 - seven years before the 57 came to be, though its design was almost identical.
The Unidyne III Model 545 was the direct predecessor to the Shure SM57. It became the first high-quality unidirectional microphone used by speaking into the end (end-firing) rather than the side of the microphone. The Model 545 was again a success because of its quality sound and affordability."
they dont compare, i replaced my 57 on the top of my snare with the 454sd, i am now missing it as my main gaming mic.
In Canada they're $140 these days. The price of an sm57 has become my standard metric for measuring inflation. 15 years ago they were $100 here
Only trust buying directly from Shure. There's too many copies and fakes! Really good quality fakes!
SM 57s and 58s are $99..
The 545 SD is $149.00
As of today 05-04-2024.
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