Ok, I got some names for you... Name: "Autodie", "Automie", or "Autie" These are portmanteaus of 'automatic' and 'roadie'. The first two sound kind a like "oddity." Also works within your branding. :)
You should do a video on the production of The Killers first album. They only used sm57's on everthing, and a 58 on Brandon's vocal. After they were signed, it was all redone in a fancy studio, but were unable to recreate the raw power and energy. So they ended up mixing the demos they recorded themselves, and that's what we know and love!
Hey man, i find this stuff super interesting! Could you maybe link the video/blog/book where you saw/read this? Id love to read more about this i find it fascinating
PSA from an engineer: It is best to not mic directly on the center-cone while close mic-ing. It is bright, but you'll get some woof a lot of the time. Just put it slightly to the left or right of the cone or pull it back an inch or two for consistently good bright sounds.👍
Great video, I'm an "old - school-er", and long ago, an SM57 was the only mic I could afford to have several of. These mics are bullet proof, and can truly handle any application if you take the time to optimize its placement. Back in the eighties, an engineer told me, that while exotic, and expensive mics do offer nuances for different application, if you don't have the proper environment to maximize their intended use, i.e., acoustically treated vocal booth, etc., that $2,500.00 mic may be more trouble than it's worth. SO thank you for helping the younger crowd realize that the magic is in the music, not necessarily the hardware. By the way, that track you recorded was great.
I teach in a university now (video production class) and I always tell my students to use RUclips as much as possible because they’re so much good information. Lots of knowledge in short periods of time. When I studied audio production (didn’t actually finish the carrier) it took a whole semester to understand mic positioning and with no live examples… I don’t discourage people from studying creative careers, but we live in a time where you can learn everything you need free online if you really want to learn it and put it in the time and discipline. And even if you do study in university for a creative career, still use RUclips and the internet as an extra learning tool, not just what you learn in class. It’s suuuuch an amazing advantage. Your channel is a great example of it
@@G.Man- I 100% agree that finding your own sound is more important then trying to imitate someone else but man some gear just gets so expensive. You gotta work with what you got you know, which often means using the budget gear. But restrictions and limitation breed creativity to try and maximize your capability in the limited environment
Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded the entire Green River album using nothing but SM57's. They were called Shure Unidyne back then, but basically same mic.
Man, that cover you did was beautiful. That singer is great and your playing and production is very impressive. Love the amount of reverb you put on the harmonies.
@@AudioHaze I agree with @Haze763! Would it be possible to show some of the "mixed" settings? I'm new to music production (I did some about 30 years ago but it's all forgotten). I would love to understand how to go from raw to the finished piece of art!
Nice. I keep two 57s on hand at all times. They're probably 30 years old. I just thought it was my own weird preferences from decades of playing live and knowing which gear has never let me down. Good to see a generation younger than an old coot like me still seeing the value in such a workhorse mic. They're like the Fender Telecaster of microphones.
I'm glad to see this, I liked the 57s more than the sm7b in one of the comparisons. I like mics that boost the trebles because it's always easy to reduce treble to make sound warmer because you're subtracting information, whereas boosting a weak treble is like trying to add information. Those "tinny" treble notes are the most important part of making music sound real and organic as opposed to artificial and sine-wavey.
Goddamn this is such an impressive production using the workhorse of microphones. I'm especially loving the vocal mix - I've found my SM57 tricky to mix my vocals but i'm not losing hope as I can really see it's potential from this video!
@@scotmeaney5013 The most important thing to remember is the frequency response of the mic. This isn't always true of course, as frequency response isn't everything, but in this case it's extremely relevant. The main difference between the 58 and the 57 is a boost in the high mids on the 58 and a sharper dip in the highs. When EQ-ing, make sure to tame those high and use additive eq to bring out some of the high mids you lose. Then, use a high pass to take out a solid chunk of your bass, sometimes even pushing into the low mids. Cut around 2 db from 500 hertz and then eq the rest to the voice. This will give you a great jumping off point for a mix and make the mic way easier to work with. (this also makes the mic more similar to an SM7B with the EQ sliders on the back set to bass roll off and neutral. Add a medium wide Q around the 1000 hz range to emulate the presence boost on the SM7B.) I would use a clear EQ to do these changes, but you could also try things like the Pultec emulations in Pro Tools, or any flavourful parametric EQ that tickles your fancy. Hope this helps in your 57 mixing efforts. If you are still struggling, might I recommend using a large diaphragm condenser in your closet. Getting something cheap like the AT2020 or the ART C1 (a personal favourite of mine) and putting it in a closet surrounded by clothes for sound dampening is sometimes easier than trying to make the 57 work. At the end of the day though, you can get everything you need done with a 57, so it's not a bad idea to learn how to make it work.
what a beautiful cover. The sm57 is just a great mic that i just keep getting back to because its a familiar sound and very predictable. Great work from Eva and you!
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I found your channel a week ago, ordered an sm57 on your recommendation, and it got here yesterday. beautiful cover and fantastic content sir.
Whenever I work at a folk festival and some weird exotic (often homemade) instrument rocks up that Ive never seen before, I put a 57 on it. Sounds great
I can’t get over how good your voiceover sounds, let alone the gorgeous cover. I’m a fellow ‘57 crusader, but you’re on another level. Very, very well done.
100%. I've owned an SM57 forever, and it's the best all around mic I've ever used. I never even bothered buying other mics, becuase it does just fine for whatever I need, and I'm always taken aback by how smoothly it handles almost all tasks. Best piece of budget hardware ever.
I always carry one in my bag. I'm an acoustic performer, and I don't use pickups in my instruments. If, at a gig, the mic that the sound engineer picks doesn't really work, we'll try the 57, and it always does the job. I usually don't even have to take mine out of my bag as they already have one (actually they have 10). The big bonus though is that the engineer knows what to expect from a 57. A fancy, expensive mic might be amazing, but if the engineer has never encountered it before they might struggle to get it to sound as good as they could, simply through unfamiliarity and time constraints.
An SM57 was my first and only mic (so far, and not counting a USB Blue Yeti...). I've used it for everything from guitar, 'ukulele, violin, cello, and vocals. I do plan on getting an SM58 specifically for vocals, and to have at least a second real microphone, but it's amazing how far the 57 has taken me. Your points on placement were super helpful, and that cover was beautiful! Thank you!
@@drinkinslim the 58 and 57 are pretty damn close, the 57 a little bit flatter sound, the sm58 with subltly more proximity effect and a broader upper mid boost. Layered in a recording, the difference is negligible. So if the 57 is a legendary mic, the 58 can't be not great. The difference is so subtle yet it has the pop filter, and that's why you always see singers using the 58 not the 57. The beta is better, lots of mics are better than the sm series, but they cost more. The 58 is a great mic, especially for live singing,
I was just talking with a couple friends about the SM57 and how it's such a workhorse. I still think it should be everybody's first mic. Even as you upgrade to mics better suited for more specific things, the 57 will live forever in your mic collection. Heck, Sufjan Stevens recorded 2 of his most famous albums with a pair of SM57s and a C1000. That's a pretty ringing endorsement for me!
i have a degree in music production... ...and i seem to find that everything we were told about audio is a LIE! a freaking LIE! great video! cheers, man!
I just want to share that this video was awesome. I know it took a lot of work to make this video but it is truly appreciated. Incredible recording and cover.
One underrated thing about the SM series... is their durability. I think I heard they test them by dropping them several meters onto concrete. I can't stand the fragility of condensors. Gotta treat the things like a crystal vase. Sm57 you can just toss around with no worries.
Absolutely beautiful demonstration of what can be done with a ‘cheap’ dynamic mic. Never used sm57 on vocals , but now you’ve convinced me to get one and give it a try! Thanks for your hard work and info👍👏👏👏
Awesome vid! It reminded me of the time when back in the day (around 2000, I’m old, lol) I owned a Fostex VM200 paired with a VR800 for multitrack recording and when making demos at home, I’d only use one SM57 for vocals, acoustic guitar and miking the guitar cab. It really took everything you threw at it incredibly well. So thanks for showcasing it’s potential!
I am so happy you included your cat, it warmed my heart because your cat looks just like my Midnight that passed away suddenly/tragically a couple years ago. You have such a sweet fur baby! Thanks for the great info on this mic as well
Hi audiohaze! The Shure sm57 and 58 are industry standards for good reasons that we all know and love I could not leave without them. Excellent video as always.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
This kind of video is why I anticipate everything you upload. I'm a newbie to podcasting, but I found it super cool that you mentioned that the SM57 requires 56 dB of boost, because that's exactly where I've landed in setting my levels through an Audient iD22. Kitties rule!
I remember buying for first sm57. It was 100$ and for me that was a lot to just up and spend that much on a mic because I usually bought stuff used, but I never regretted it. I recorded a lot of my first projects on just that single sm57 and if you know how to use compressors and eq you can really make it work. All praise to Shure for that mic 🙌
very good mix! sm57 is a tried and tested mic. creativity and problem solving skills are a must in every production for the tools/gears to be effective.
That sm57 is such a workhorse microphone with little design changes since it was out a long time ago! And it's a good entry level microphone to use anything audio related.
One of your best videos so far man. So entertaining and so much great information. As always you explain stuff in a way that makes it so easy to understand. This just shows that’s there’s no good excuse for not making music! And awesome job Eva! You have an amazing voice! That new guy’s really got his work cut out for him 😂
I pretty much agree with the choice of the SM57, a work horse of the industry for almost 60 years now (introduced in 65). They do have a proximity effect so you have to be aware of that and know what you will be mixing it into. For the singer songwriter with guitar mix, you probably want the wider fuller sound. To cut thru a "rock" mix you probably want a cleaner more direct sound with a bit more high end. But you really have to let your ears be the guide. But yes, what a great all around mike. You almost can't go wrong if you can only buy just one or two mikes. Of course todays choice of mikes is like going to a banquet. Always let your ears decide. Just because its a condenser, or ribbon or dynamic doesn't necessarily say if it's good for a given task or not. What really turned me on to the 57 was many years ago I had gotten my first Neumann and was so proud. Great vocal mike, but I wasn't quite happy with my guitar sound. So I'm reading one day and some one said, you know, of all the mikes I've tried no matter how expensive, the SM57 is still the best mike for a Marshall. I immediately tried one and sure enough, for guitar, it blew away the Neumann. I have 4 in my mike cabinet since then along with my other dynamics and condensers. But each has it's own "voice" and again, one must use their ears, not price or looks, to determine the best mike for each situation. You will quickly come to know your mikes and what they "sound like".
Absolutely loved the info about the mic and mixed in with the practical use case this was fantastic to hear and see, well done! I’ve been thinking about getting into covers and this has definitely got me thinking Great work!
I've used this mic live and recording for drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, choirs, cajons, and a lot of other things I can't think of right now. And it worked great on everything
Hi~ I am new to sound recordings, personally I am a sound healer (playing crystal singing bowl with 432hz).. Would you mind to share with me your advice on how to use the SM57 for sound recordings? 😊🙏🏼 I have no one to seek for advice from, but hopefully can learn some from you~ Thanks in advance!!
@@AudioHaze also for your new camera person. First name Hazel. Last name Gaze. This decision occupied me for duration of the radio City Christmas spectacular. Glad I had something to think about.
Mic placement really is everything. You can get so much from experimenting with placement before you do any processing plus its fun. Sm57s are so useful
Simply amazing! It's like, you learn highly useful audio gear techniques while enjoying a great performance from a talented singer and musician combo using the very thing you just learned. Simply amazing. Thank you, thank you!!
This is an amazingly informative video! I was struggling with sm58 and couldn't get it to sound right even on the vocals! Thanks to your videos I learned all about sm57/58 and how amazing they are, the history etc. Very interesting. Turns out I was making a mistake of being too close to the mic, right on the grill (since I thought it is a live mic, and should be used like this). i didn't even know it can be used on guitars and other things. The instructions in the video are very clear, and the presentation is excellent. Cant wait to try it out! Thanks again!
I've seen The Kills using only SM57s for their basement session and was quite impressed. That little mic sounds incredible! The last microphone that surprised me that much, was an AEA R84 for vocals.
Both the 57 and the 58 are go to mics. You should have 57s like you have pens. They are always useful. I have one of each and wouldn't hurt if I had a few more of each, they are that useful
This is a great video! I know I whined about the how-to video sponsored by Neat, but this one felt different. This is a great perspective on buying gear and how little one truly needs to make some very decent quality recordings. Your cover and this recording really sound great! I really appreciate it. Now I am really curious to know all of your mixing and post-processing tricks that you recommend when using only one mic.
I use two SM 57s for micing my electric guitar, one for each amp. I haven't tried a 57 on my acoustic but might try some stereo recording using it and my SM81. There're quite a few different methods for recording acoustic guitar that I've not tried yet. 10:55 in - Shadow doesn't make a good assistant, he usually shuffles out of my studio when I start playing. He's black too. 😻 Happy Holidays Ricky! And thanks again for all your help back when I didn't know anything about mics! The cover you and Ava did was superb! GIVE ME MORE!! My name for your new asst: Newkim, short for new camera. Peace. Love. Music. Photography. 💜
you'll figure it out. It mostly has to do with the enironment (less echoes = better), but also mic positioning. Subtle changes to mic positioning can drastically change things. If doing a stereo performance with 2 mics, the setup becomes even more crucial.
Now this was a class video, was just looking for a review on this video but this had the storyline and production of a piece of art, while not being too serious. Keep it up👍🏼
Beautiful performance and great work! I just finished a video project myself where I only used a single Shure SM58 for every source. Shure makes fantastic gear for musicians at any level. Coincidentally I had a problem with bass as well. I recorded and filmed with using just a DI and didn't realize my interface did not have enough outputs to run a reamp chain until everything was already finished. Bravo!
I bought one of these becuase of this video and it's the best mic I've ever bought. I'm looking to upgrade along the same lines some day for vocals though. Looking at the re20 family and the SM7B. Thanks for your work!
The RE20 is an excellent mic. So is the SM7B. I highly recommend you try find a music store that rents equipment, and try them both, because it depends a lot on your vocal qualities which one will be best for you.
@@JunkBondTrader Thanks for the advice! I am a tenor and I have a fairly bright sounding voice but I find the SM57 to be a hair dark at times, especially for quiet vocals. I also have an lct 440 that sounds pretty amazing but I still have a slight issue with room reflections. From what I have read I think the re20 might be good, but like you said, I would need to test it. Thanks again!
Excellent video. As I like to tell people, just start making music where you are with what you have. When I first got into recording, we were in the living room of a rental house and the only mics we had were SM57s. And those recordings still hold up to this day. It's amazing what you can produce with a little creativity. Name? Joe Willy.
Shure SMs are legendary. Peter Gabriel used an SM even in studio (up until So) with the reasoning that he would be using one during live gigs, therefore - what the people in concert should be the same on the record.
Just wanted to say thanks. After going mantel 🧠looking👀 for the right mic, I was ready to invest into something that at this point would be unnecessary. But then I found your channel and the sm57. I then began to learn how to scale things back and just have fun. Thanks for the good content.
1:14 First time in my life I watch a youtube ad. I just have to say, it was such a good ad, short, felt 100% real and natural. I think others should take notes on it.
Shure SM57. I bought my first one in 1978 for $99. I can't count how many I've owned and used since; but, I own at least 6 and just ordered 4 more; and they are still $99. Huge thumbs-up to Shure for this legendary work horse and for not gouging in a world currently obsessed with worship at the alter of gouge.
Thanks for the video. Really helpful. One thing is for sure. I might not be picking up an SM57 anytime soon, but I will definitely buying it some day. And you will be the first one to know.😊🎤
had a sm7b for 5 years before getting a sm57 for tracking instruments, and tried it out for my voice, and ended up liking it better because i didn't need my cloudlifter and it sounded the exact same for my voice. I've found some uses for the sm7b tracking instruments or harsh screaming vocals and stuff though
I think the difference is more pronounced for spoken word, the sm7b is great for narration/podcast, while the sm57 is a bit flatter, great for music. Both will do both jobs great tho for sure.
Great cover! it was so beautiful to listen to, made my evening much better. Love the mix you did too, although the unmixed track surprisingly sounded as nice to listen to in its own respect. And as for your new assistant, how about Gimbie or Gimbs? Keep up the great work man, and hope to see you around more often on the discord :)
Great production , music sounds amazing . The very first mic I ever owned was a sm57 and I like it BUT with some EQ adjustments , I would say the shure sm58 would be the only mic you would ever need . Sm58 sounds more warm, full and natural . Sm57 is bright and sharp when comparing .
I've used SM57's for recording electric bass from an amp, cello and double bass for auditions, and even percussion (from quiet tuned percussion to the big stuff), and it just works. The limiting step is definitely my interface (can only record mono audio w/ it rn), and i've never had an issue w/ it.
It really depends on many factors but what I have been advising folks that want to get into what I do (online courses) is get the Shure MV7. For $250, it provides a great sounding dynamic microphone with a built-in USB interface _and_ XLR capability. Additionally, Shure provides a nice program to apply audio processing while recording (if desired) - which replaces the need for an analog audio processing strip. While this doesn't sound as great as the SM7B, it is more than enough for most folks starting out - and most folks would not be able to tell unless they did a controlled side-by-side test. At that point, you're just splitting hairs.
The SM57 was one of the first microphones I ever bought. Although as a voice actor I would have to say my all-time favorite is the sennheiser 416 because of its versatility. Not only can I position the 416 out of the way when reading copy but it's proximity effect (for me) works well. That said, for years I managed with the SM57. At the end of the day I think providing you have a room/booth with good acoustics you can get away with most decent microphones.
Loved this video! I own an SM57 and was debating getting a different mic but after watching this I think I am just going to stick with what I got! Heck I might even get another SM57!
Thanks for the helpful information. It would be nice to have a video where you're recording the same person doing vocals and acoustic at the same time.
I have a few 57s and 58’s it really is all you need. 57s on the drums, guitars, bass, everything. They are tanks too. They fly across stage, knock people out. Sm57 doesn’t care, it just picks itself up and moves on.
Biggest proof that this microphone is versatile is the entire sound of the first Woodstock was recorded with SM58 mics. The SM57 and 58 are the exact same microphone with their only difference being the 58 having less proximity effect and highs because of the ball with foam which forces you to speak far away from the capsule.
thank u. u have saved me so much money (that I dont have). ive been wanting a psa1+ but for roughly the same price. i got the sm57, a 17 dollar boom arm (which actually works fine), sm57 windscreen, and a purple (i like purple) sm7b windscreen. it slips right over the 57 windscreen. ty ty
wonderfull and amazing! great job, thanks a lot for sharing this experience for sm57, i joust bought it because of your videos! greetings from Argentina!
Stay to the end to see the new hire, they’ve worked really hard to get this job!!!
What are you using to control your camera movements.? Very cool.
@@laddcolton8142 It’s the Ronin DJI sc :) you can control it with your phone or make it track your face
@@AudioHaze Now we see where you've spent all the money from Shure
p.s.
I've bought one sm57 because of you. Thank you ;)
Ok, I got some names for you... Name: "Autodie", "Automie", or "Autie"
These are portmanteaus of 'automatic' and 'roadie'. The first two sound kind a like "oddity." Also works within your branding. :)
Cam, her name is is Cam
You should do a video on the production of The Killers first album. They only used sm57's on everthing, and a 58 on Brandon's vocal. After they were signed, it was all redone in a fancy studio, but were unable to recreate the raw power and energy. So they ended up mixing the demos they recorded themselves, and that's what we know and love!
Hey man, i find this stuff super interesting! Could you maybe link the video/blog/book where you saw/read this? Id love to read more about this i find it fascinating
@@Salem-cc1kk same! I love the production on that album
👏👏👏👏👏 I ran out to HMV in High Wycombe and bought Hot Fuss
I have a student who LOVES the killers, gonna share this with him and watch him buy an sm57 lol
Coming right up :)
PSA from an engineer: It is best to not mic directly on the center-cone while close mic-ing. It is bright, but you'll get some woof a lot of the time. Just put it slightly to the left or right of the cone or pull it back an inch or two for consistently good bright sounds.👍
Great video, I'm an "old - school-er", and long ago, an SM57 was the only mic I could afford to have several of. These mics are bullet proof, and can truly handle any application if you take the time to optimize its placement. Back in the eighties, an engineer told me, that while exotic, and expensive mics do offer nuances for different application, if you don't have the proper environment to maximize their intended use, i.e., acoustically treated vocal booth, etc., that $2,500.00 mic may be more trouble than it's worth. SO thank you for helping the younger crowd realize that the magic is in the music, not necessarily the hardware. By the way, that track you recorded was great.
Well fuckin said thank you for the advice
Thanks for the advice
I teach in a university now (video production class) and I always tell my students to use RUclips as much as possible because they’re so much good information. Lots of knowledge in short periods of time. When I studied audio production (didn’t actually finish the carrier) it took a whole semester to understand mic positioning and with no live examples… I don’t discourage people from studying creative careers, but we live in a time where you can learn everything you need free online if you really want to learn it and put it in the time and discipline. And even if you do study in university for a creative career, still use RUclips and the internet as an extra learning tool, not just what you learn in class. It’s suuuuch an amazing advantage. Your channel is a great example of it
RUclips is incredible for learning, but there's no substitute for gettting down & dirty & just experimenting, finding your own unique 'voice'...
@@G.Man- I 100% agree that finding your own sound is more important then trying to imitate someone else but man some gear just gets so expensive. You gotta work with what you got you know, which often means using the budget gear. But restrictions and limitation breed creativity to try and maximize your capability in the limited environment
Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded the entire Green River album using nothing but SM57's. They were called Shure Unidyne back then, but basically same mic.
Awesome
Man, that cover you did was beautiful. That singer is great and your playing and production is very impressive. Love the amount of reverb you put on the harmonies.
Thanks so much!! It was a lot of effort so I really appreciate it
@@AudioHaze I agree with @Haze763! Would it be possible to show some of the "mixed" settings? I'm new to music production (I did some about 30 years ago but it's all forgotten). I would love to understand how to go from raw to the finished piece of art!
Nice. I keep two 57s on hand at all times. They're probably 30 years old. I just thought it was my own weird preferences from decades of playing live and knowing which gear has never let me down. Good to see a generation younger than an old coot like me still seeing the value in such a workhorse mic.
They're like the Fender Telecaster of microphones.
I'm glad to see this, I liked the 57s more than the sm7b in one of the comparisons. I like mics that boost the trebles because it's always easy to reduce treble to make sound warmer because you're subtracting information, whereas boosting a weak treble is like trying to add information.
Those "tinny" treble notes are the most important part of making music sound real and organic as opposed to artificial and sine-wavey.
aww man fuck yeah i love telecasters
Goddamn this is such an impressive production using the workhorse of microphones. I'm especially loving the vocal mix - I've found my SM57 tricky to mix my vocals but i'm not losing hope as I can really see it's potential from this video!
Yeah I had to do several mixes to be fair :) I asked a few friends for mix notes and went through several drafts
@@AudioHaze it would be great to see a video on this and the different approaches tried, I think a lot of people struggle with mixing the 57
@@scotmeaney5013 The most important thing to remember is the frequency response of the mic. This isn't always true of course, as frequency response isn't everything, but in this case it's extremely relevant. The main difference between the 58 and the 57 is a boost in the high mids on the 58 and a sharper dip in the highs. When EQ-ing, make sure to tame those high and use additive eq to bring out some of the high mids you lose. Then, use a high pass to take out a solid chunk of your bass, sometimes even pushing into the low mids. Cut around 2 db from 500 hertz and then eq the rest to the voice. This will give you a great jumping off point for a mix and make the mic way easier to work with. (this also makes the mic more similar to an SM7B with the EQ sliders on the back set to bass roll off and neutral. Add a medium wide Q around the 1000 hz range to emulate the presence boost on the SM7B.) I would use a clear EQ to do these changes, but you could also try things like the Pultec emulations in Pro Tools, or any flavourful parametric EQ that tickles your fancy.
Hope this helps in your 57 mixing efforts. If you are still struggling, might I recommend using a large diaphragm condenser in your closet. Getting something cheap like the AT2020 or the ART C1 (a personal favourite of mine) and putting it in a closet surrounded by clothes for sound dampening is sometimes easier than trying to make the 57 work. At the end of the day though, you can get everything you need done with a 57, so it's not a bad idea to learn how to make it work.
@DamascusAntique Dynamic. All the way. Anyone who says anything else is a troll.
what a beautiful cover. The sm57 is just a great mic that i just keep getting back to because its a familiar sound and very predictable. Great work from Eva and you!
Thanks so much!
Industry standard!
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I found your channel a week ago, ordered an sm57 on your recommendation, and it got here yesterday. beautiful cover and fantastic content sir.
Yay!! Happy recording :)
Whenever I work at a folk festival and some weird exotic (often homemade) instrument rocks up that Ive never seen before, I put a 57 on it. Sounds great
I can’t get over how good your voiceover sounds, let alone the gorgeous cover. I’m a fellow ‘57 crusader, but you’re on another level. Very, very well done.
This is just amazing! Congratulations to Eva! So much talent!
Glad you enjoyed! Hopefully she sees this :)
@@AudioHaze Screenshot it
100%. I've owned an SM57 forever, and it's the best all around mic I've ever used. I never even bothered buying other mics, becuase it does just fine for whatever I need, and I'm always taken aback by how smoothly it handles almost all tasks. Best piece of budget hardware ever.
I always carry one in my bag. I'm an acoustic performer, and I don't use pickups in my instruments. If, at a gig, the mic that the sound engineer picks doesn't really work, we'll try the 57, and it always does the job. I usually don't even have to take mine out of my bag as they already have one (actually they have 10). The big bonus though is that the engineer knows what to expect from a 57. A fancy, expensive mic might be amazing, but if the engineer has never encountered it before they might struggle to get it to sound as good as they could, simply through unfamiliarity and time constraints.
An SM57 was my first and only mic (so far, and not counting a USB Blue Yeti...). I've used it for everything from guitar, 'ukulele, violin, cello, and vocals. I do plan on getting an SM58 specifically for vocals, and to have at least a second real microphone, but it's amazing how far the 57 has taken me.
Your points on placement were super helpful, and that cover was beautiful! Thank you!
Hmm, the SM58 isn't a great mic. The Beta58 is better - much nicer top end and less muddy than the SM.
@@drinkinslim the 58 and 57 are pretty damn close, the 57 a little bit flatter sound, the sm58 with subltly more proximity effect and a broader upper mid boost. Layered in a recording, the difference is negligible. So if the 57 is a legendary mic, the 58 can't be not great. The difference is so subtle yet it has the pop filter, and that's why you always see singers using the 58 not the 57. The beta is better, lots of mics are better than the sm series, but they cost more. The 58 is a great mic, especially for live singing,
I was just talking with a couple friends about the SM57 and how it's such a workhorse. I still think it should be everybody's first mic. Even as you upgrade to mics better suited for more specific things, the 57 will live forever in your mic collection. Heck, Sufjan Stevens recorded 2 of his most famous albums with a pair of SM57s and a C1000. That's a pretty ringing endorsement for me!
i have a degree in music production...
...and i seem to find that everything we were told about audio is a LIE!
a freaking LIE!
great video! cheers, man!
I love the comparison of mixed/unmixed!
Hi, I’m new in recordings. By any chance, can you share with me on how to make the Mixed audio? 😅 Or what tools do I need to produce that?
I just want to share that this video was awesome. I know it took a lot of work to make this video but it is truly appreciated. Incredible recording and cover.
Couldn't agree more, I plan on buying a third one too, have fallen in love with the SM57
Good choice :)
Wow! That is such an amazing song…..good luck to Eva, she’s going to have a very bright future.
I’ll let her know!
One underrated thing about the SM series... is their durability. I think I heard they test them by dropping them several meters onto concrete. I can't stand the fragility of condensors. Gotta treat the things like a crystal vase. Sm57 you can just toss around with no worries.
Absolutely beautiful demonstration of what can be done with a ‘cheap’ dynamic mic.
Never used sm57 on vocals
, but now you’ve convinced me to get one and give it a try!
Thanks for your hard work and info👍👏👏👏
Awesome vid! It reminded me of the time when back in the day (around 2000, I’m old, lol) I owned a Fostex VM200 paired with a VR800 for multitrack recording and when making demos at home, I’d only use one SM57 for vocals, acoustic guitar and miking the guitar cab. It really took everything you threw at it incredibly well. So thanks for showcasing it’s potential!
I am so happy you included your cat, it warmed my heart because your cat looks just like my Midnight that passed away suddenly/tragically a couple years ago. You have such a sweet fur baby! Thanks for the great info on this mic as well
We stan the fur babies
Hi audiohaze!
The Shure sm57 and 58 are industry standards for good reasons that we all know and love
I could not leave without them.
Excellent video as always.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
Thank you!!
This kind of video is why I anticipate everything you upload. I'm a newbie to podcasting, but I found it super cool that you mentioned that the SM57 requires 56 dB of boost, because that's exactly where I've landed in setting my levels through an Audient iD22.
Kitties rule!
I remember buying for first sm57. It was 100$ and for me that was a lot to just up and spend that much on a mic because I usually bought stuff used, but I never regretted it. I recorded a lot of my first projects on just that single sm57 and if you know how to use compressors and eq you can really make it work. All praise to Shure for that mic 🙌
what's a compressor and a eq?!
I love to binge your videos often. I learn so much every time. Thanks for all the work you do- you’re really talented and easy to listen to.
very good mix! sm57 is a tried and tested mic. creativity and problem solving skills are a must in every production for the tools/gears to be effective.
That sm57 is such a workhorse microphone with little design changes since it was out a long time ago! And it's a good entry level microphone to use anything audio related.
Totally :)
The mic demonstration (1v2 and placement) was super cool, great video!
SM57s & 58s are the rock n roll multitools! I've done more than a few gigs with just 57s and 58s. I use them in the studio as well.
One of your best videos so far man. So entertaining and so much great information. As always you explain stuff in a way that makes it so easy to understand. This just shows that’s there’s no good excuse for not making music! And awesome job Eva! You have an amazing voice!
That new guy’s really got his work cut out for him 😂
hahaha thanks dude :)
Dawg this video is so good and thorough!! And you’re such a great presenter too. Keep it up!
I pretty much agree with the choice of the SM57, a work horse of the industry for almost 60 years now (introduced in 65). They do have a proximity effect so you have to be aware of that and know what you will be mixing it into. For the singer songwriter with guitar mix, you probably want the wider fuller sound. To cut thru a "rock" mix you probably want a cleaner more direct sound with a bit more high end. But you really have to let your ears be the guide. But yes, what a great all around mike. You almost can't go wrong if you can only buy just one or two mikes. Of course todays choice of mikes is like going to a banquet. Always let your ears decide. Just because its a condenser, or ribbon or dynamic doesn't necessarily say if it's good for a given task or not. What really turned me on to the 57 was many years ago I had gotten my first Neumann and was so proud. Great vocal mike, but I wasn't quite happy with my guitar sound. So I'm reading one day and some one said, you know, of all the mikes I've tried no matter how expensive, the SM57 is still the best mike for a Marshall. I immediately tried one and sure enough, for guitar, it blew away the Neumann. I have 4 in my mike cabinet since then along with my other dynamics and condensers. But each has it's own "voice" and again, one must use their ears, not price or looks, to determine the best mike for each situation. You will quickly come to know your mikes and what they "sound like".
These are some of the best videos about engineering on RUclips. I learn so much every time I watch one. Thank you!
That makes me SO happy thank you so much!!
Absolutely loved the info about the mic and mixed in with the practical use case this was fantastic to hear and see, well done! I’ve been thinking about getting into covers and this has definitely got me thinking
Great work!
So happy I could inspire you a little!
She's a young Dido and Skylar Gray in one.
...and beautiful reverb and chorus near the end. Great job
I've used this mic live and recording for drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, choirs, cajons, and a lot of other things I can't think of right now. And it worked great on everything
Hi~ I am new to sound recordings, personally I am a sound healer (playing crystal singing bowl with 432hz).. Would you mind to share with me your advice on how to use the SM57 for sound recordings? 😊🙏🏼 I have no one to seek for advice from, but hopefully can learn some from you~ Thanks in advance!!
Point proven! Also a nice display of mic technique to talk into it without a pop filter. Loved the performance.
Thanks as always my friend!
@@AudioHaze also for your new camera person. First name Hazel. Last name Gaze. This decision occupied me for duration of the radio City Christmas spectacular. Glad I had something to think about.
Funnily enough, I just picked up one of these...
I'm looking forward to using it.
Mic placement really is everything. You can get so much from experimenting with placement before you do any processing plus its fun. Sm57s are so useful
Just discovered your channel and having dug deep a lot of home recordings channels, your statements and views are really well thought out, thank you 🙏
Good video. I have always said the SM 57 is the workhorse of the audio recording world. For the price, there is nothing better.
Man your video is just perfect… both editing and content being talked about…. Thanks for putting in the time👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Simply amazing! It's like, you learn highly useful audio gear techniques while enjoying a great performance from a talented singer and musician combo using the very thing you just learned. Simply amazing. Thank you, thank you!!
That's the goal!! Thanks for the kind words Michael :)
This is an amazingly informative video! I was struggling with sm58 and couldn't get it to sound right even on the vocals! Thanks to your videos I learned all about sm57/58 and how amazing they are, the history etc. Very interesting.
Turns out I was making a mistake of being too close to the mic, right on the grill (since I thought it is a live mic, and should be used like this). i didn't even know it can be used on guitars and other things.
The instructions in the video are very clear, and the presentation is excellent. Cant wait to try it out!
Thanks again!
You proofed it the first time you used the 57 in a video. Is incredible how much things this mic can be used in. Btw, the cover was brutal
Thanks dude!!
I've seen The Kills using only SM57s for their basement session and was quite impressed. That little mic sounds incredible! The last microphone that surprised me that much, was an AEA R84 for vocals.
Both the 57 and the 58 are go to mics. You should have 57s like you have pens. They are always useful. I have one of each and wouldn't hurt if I had a few more of each, they are that useful
Agreed!
good advice dude. I always buy popular brands for the reasons you stated. its easy to find parts, info, etc.
This is a great video! I know I whined about the how-to video sponsored by Neat, but this one felt different. This is a great perspective on buying gear and how little one truly needs to make some very decent quality recordings. Your cover and this recording really sound great! I really appreciate it. Now I am really curious to know all of your mixing and post-processing tricks that you recommend when using only one mic.
I use two SM 57s for micing my electric guitar, one for each amp. I haven't tried a 57 on my acoustic but might try some stereo recording using it and my SM81. There're quite a few different methods for recording acoustic guitar that I've not tried yet. 10:55 in - Shadow doesn't make a good assistant, he usually shuffles out of my studio when I start playing. He's black too. 😻 Happy Holidays Ricky! And thanks again for all your help back when I didn't know anything about mics! The cover you and Ava did was superb! GIVE ME MORE!! My name for your new asst: Newkim, short for new camera. Peace. Love. Music. Photography. 💜
Thanks TC! Happy holidays to you too :) and I'll let Eva know!
The tone of the SM57 is just so warm and engaging. It's effortless.
I have just watched the “How to Produce Phoebe Bridgers“ and this video but this channel has become MY FAVORITE already. This is GOLD quality content!
That was a beautiful sounding cover! I have an sm57 and have no clue how to get these mic tones out of Logic Pro. You’re a wizard 🧙
you'll figure it out. It mostly has to do with the enironment (less echoes = better), but also mic positioning. Subtle changes to mic positioning can drastically change things. If doing a stereo performance with 2 mics, the setup becomes even more crucial.
Now this was a class video, was just looking for a review on this video but this had the storyline and production of a piece of art, while not being too serious. Keep it up👍🏼
Good to see young people keeping the craft true. Thanks from an old jaded soul
Beautiful performance and great work! I just finished a video project myself where I only used a single Shure SM58 for every source. Shure makes fantastic gear for musicians at any level. Coincidentally I had a problem with bass as well. I recorded and filmed with using just a DI and didn't realize my interface did not have enough outputs to run a reamp chain until everything was already finished. Bravo!
I love my SM-57. I just recorded real maraca and tambourine tracks. I need to get another one for doubling up options. Great video!
Yessss nice!
I bought one of these becuase of this video and it's the best mic I've ever bought. I'm looking to upgrade along the same lines some day for vocals though. Looking at the re20 family and the SM7B. Thanks for your work!
The RE20 is an excellent mic. So is the SM7B. I highly recommend you try find a music store that rents equipment, and try them both, because it depends a lot on your vocal qualities which one will be best for you.
@@JunkBondTrader Thanks for the advice! I am a tenor and I have a fairly bright sounding voice but I find the SM57 to be a hair dark at times, especially for quiet vocals. I also have an lct 440 that sounds pretty amazing but I still have a slight issue with room reflections. From what I have read I think the re20 might be good, but like you said, I would need to test it. Thanks again!
Lovely and amazing video, the applications are amazing, so was the vocalist!
The sm57 is the one piece of audio
Great video. Song sounds great. A couple of SM57’s are on my wishlist.
Hopefully you get one for Christmas!
Wow her voice is crazy. Fantastic well rounded video 💪
Excellent video. As I like to tell people, just start making music where you are with what you have.
When I first got into recording, we were in the living room of a rental house and the only mics we had were SM57s. And those recordings still hold up to this day. It's amazing what you can produce with a little creativity.
Name? Joe Willy.
Such an amazing vid, thank you for putting this out. It's made it so much easier to buy a few of these for myself.
Shure SMs are legendary. Peter Gabriel used an SM even in studio (up until So) with the reasoning that he would be using one during live gigs, therefore - what the people in concert should be the same on the record.
Just wanted to say thanks.
After going mantel 🧠looking👀 for the right mic, I was ready to invest into something that at this point would be unnecessary. But then I found your channel and the sm57.
I then began to learn how to scale things back and just have fun. Thanks for the good content.
1:14 First time in my life I watch a youtube ad.
I just have to say, it was such a good ad, short, felt 100% real and natural.
I think others should take notes on it.
What a gorgeous song in the end! Beautiful!
Shure SM57. I bought my first one in 1978 for $99. I can't count how many I've owned and used since; but, I own at least 6 and just ordered 4 more; and they are still $99. Huge thumbs-up to Shure for this legendary work horse and for not gouging in a world currently obsessed with worship at the alter of gouge.
Thanks for the video. Really helpful. One thing is for sure. I might not be picking up an SM57 anytime soon, but I will definitely buying it some day. And you will be the first one to know.😊🎤
Glad you enjoy! Hopefully you'll like it when you pick it up some day :)
I finally got one today based on your recommendation. I love it
had a sm7b for 5 years before getting a sm57 for tracking instruments, and tried it out for my voice, and ended up liking it better because i didn't need my cloudlifter and it sounded the exact same for my voice. I've found some uses for the sm7b tracking instruments or harsh screaming vocals and stuff though
I think the difference is more pronounced for spoken word, the sm7b is great for narration/podcast, while the sm57 is a bit flatter, great for music. Both will do both jobs great tho for sure.
SM7B's capsule is also so far way from where you think it is. Thus sounding like it's needs more volume.
I'm stunned and delighted, this couldn't have come at a better time, she and you were wonderful.😅
Finally! A microphone video delivered by someone with good info and not obnoxious! Subscribed.
I came here to hear about technical stuff, and at the end I heard a beautiful piece of art. The singer's voice goes straight to the heart 🩷
Great cover! it was so beautiful to listen to, made my evening much better. Love the mix you did too, although the unmixed track surprisingly sounded as nice to listen to in its own respect. And as for your new assistant, how about Gimbie or Gimbs? Keep up the great work man, and hope to see you around more often on the discord :)
Great production , music sounds amazing . The very first mic I ever owned was a sm57 and I like it BUT with some EQ adjustments , I would say the shure sm58 would be the only mic you would ever need . Sm58 sounds more warm, full and natural . Sm57 is bright and sharp when comparing .
I've used SM57's for recording electric bass from an amp, cello and double bass for auditions, and even percussion (from quiet tuned percussion to the big stuff), and it just works. The limiting step is definitely my interface (can only record mono audio w/ it rn), and i've never had an issue w/ it.
I was thinking of buying mic to record my play, and this video showed up. Nice production, man.
This video - it's more than just a microphone to me - the effort, and the end just put me to sleep!
Awesome bro!
cover made me feel like crying. thank you. very cool.
It really depends on many factors but what I have been advising folks that want to get into what I do (online courses) is get the Shure MV7. For $250, it provides a great sounding dynamic microphone with a built-in USB interface _and_ XLR capability. Additionally, Shure provides a nice program to apply audio processing while recording (if desired) - which replaces the need for an analog audio processing strip. While this doesn't sound as great as the SM7B, it is more than enough for most folks starting out - and most folks would not be able to tell unless they did a controlled side-by-side test. At that point, you're just splitting hairs.
her voice! 😱 🧡 great
great recording and nice mix. thanks
The SM57 was one of the first microphones I ever bought. Although as a voice actor I would have to say my all-time favorite is the sennheiser 416 because of its versatility. Not only can I position the 416 out of the way when reading copy but it's proximity effect (for me) works well. That said, for years I managed with the SM57. At the end of the day I think providing you have a room/booth with good acoustics you can get away with most decent microphones.
Absolutely! I think you can really make do in most scenarios with a 57
You'd be better off with an MKH50 than a 416. The 416 is intended for outdoor work.
for spoken word I'm a huge RE20 fan myself.
What a lovely song in the second part of the video ❤
Loved this video! I own an SM57 and was debating getting a different mic but after watching this I think I am just going to stick with what I got! Heck I might even get another SM57!
Thanks for the helpful information. It would be nice to have a video where you're recording the same person doing vocals and acoustic at the same time.
I have a few 57s and 58’s it really is all you need. 57s on the drums, guitars, bass, everything. They are tanks too. They fly across stage, knock people out. Sm57 doesn’t care, it just picks itself up and moves on.
Biggest proof that this microphone is versatile is the entire sound of the first Woodstock was recorded with SM58 mics. The SM57 and 58 are the exact same microphone with their only difference being the 58 having less proximity effect and highs because of the ball with foam which forces you to speak far away from the capsule.
thank u. u have saved me so much money (that I dont have). ive been wanting a psa1+ but for roughly the same price. i got the sm57, a 17 dollar boom arm (which actually works fine), sm57 windscreen, and a purple (i like purple) sm7b windscreen. it slips right over the 57 windscreen. ty ty
wonderfull and amazing! great job, thanks a lot for sharing this experience for sm57, i joust bought it because of your videos!
greetings from Argentina!
Solid information! Thanks for putting this video together. It has helped me a bunch in making some choices. 👍
Great video. You inspired me to see production in a different way. Thanks a lot.
I also use a lot of sm57, totally agree on this one!
Here's a list of budget mics you should all have to complete your collection, along with good uses:
SM57 (×4) - drums/ guitar cabs
SM57 (modded) - snare / clean guitar cabs
SM7B (w/ cloudlifter or Trace mod) - vocals/ podcast
Rhode NT1 - vocals
Blue Baby Bottle (×2) - acoustic guitars/ room mics/ female vocals
Blue Spark - vocals/ guitars/ podcast
Lauten LA-220v - vocals/ guitars
Senheiser MD421-II - bass/ toms/ heavy guitars
Presonus M7 - flutes/ wind instruments
AKG D112 - kick drum
AKG P170 (×2) - overheads/ guitars/ pianos
Behringer C2 (×2) - overheads
Sterling Audio SP30 - hi-hats/ rides
...and whatever else you like. The collection never stops!