SHURE SM57 vs SM58 vs SM7B for podcast, livestream, or zoom calls

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In this week’s episode, we compare three microphones from SHURE: the SM57, SM58, and SM7B. These noteworthy installations of the SM (‘Studio Microphone’) series include two of the bestselling mics in the world- the 57 and 58- as well as a favorite of podcasters and streamers, the 7B. In this video we walk through the SM57’s feature set, compare it to the SM58 and 7B, and discuss how, when, and where you might use each of these three great microphones. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE SM57 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6Dtqb
- SHURE SM58 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/c2pxTM4
- SHURE SM7B microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy
- SHURE A2WS foam windshield (smaller, less imposing, for the SM57) - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/clvB
- SHURE A81WS foam windshield (bigger, better for sibilant voices and wind for SM57) - B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/tfGpc0m
- SHURE A58WS foam windshield for SM58 - B&H, Amazon geni.us/BWhChl
- Table mic stand - B&H, Amazon geni.us/cJUHuw
- RODE PSA1+ boom stand - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/jr7s
- XLR cables (high quality Canare) - B&H geni.us/8y4B
- FETHead in-line amplifier - B&H, Amazon geni.us/zRbtL
- Sound Devices MixPre-3 audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/O8e0
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store geni.us/TFVUy
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light - Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall - B&H geni.us/Yqzw
- Canon C70 cinema camera - B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter - B&H geni.us/VFScD
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
#SHURE #SM57
Index
00:00 Start
00:19 Summary
00:29 Introduction
01:05 Samples SM57 SM58 SM7B
02:32 Practical noise performance
03:23 Directional cardioid polar pattern
03:51 Off-axis coloration sample
04:33 Plosive sample
04:45 Internal shock mounting & stand bumps
05:08 History of the SM57, SM58, & SM7B
09:30 Frequency response and bright sound for SM57
10;14 Sibilance sample
10:22 Foam covers to reduce sibilance and plosives A2WS & A81WS
11:42 Similarities of SM57, SM58, & SM7B
12:30 SM58 differences
14:33 SM7B differences
17:00 Proximity effect
17:51 Using these mics for podcast or livestream or zoom meeting
18:13 Need 60+ dB of gain in your audio interface, recorder, mixer
18:57 Foam cover for plosives and wind
20:18 Microphone stands
21:35 Microphone placement
22:30 Wrapup and recommendations
23:34 Please buy my courses

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@HardcoreMotors Жыл бұрын

Imagine a world in which everybody on youtube would, in their designated field, do such a stellar job like this guy. Top notch!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@albiss1164 Жыл бұрын

Well said ! :)

@JimManeri Жыл бұрын

I have been teaching this exact thing for 30 years, and I could’ve saved so many months of time over those three decades, put my time in students, and apprentice engineers, if I would’ve thought of making a tool exactly like this. Even without the video, we could’ve thought of that, but we didn’t and you did. You’ve made the future decades of my life much easier every time I have to teach this to somebody. I am extremely stingy with my praises, and you have them all.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim 🙏

@antiseth3964 Жыл бұрын

I looked this up some months ago when I wanted to build a podcasting setup. I ended up buying four SM57’s because I wanted the slightly more versatile build, and with the windscreens, all four of those cost less than properly outfitting a single SM7B. And the audio sounds fantastic!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! Happy recording!

@LanceGoyke Жыл бұрын

It's delightful to see this. I have dreamt of the SM7B cleaning up my computer audio, but just found two SM57 mics I bought years ago and they are GREAT. I was still hesitant that maybe my ears weren't trained well enough, but hearing your comparison puts me at ease. Very timely. Thanks Curtis!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@1ronman Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for such great comparison and historic insights! Your channel in my humble opinion is the best one about sound on whole KZfaq.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@danhalyburton1537 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Loved the comparisons and really appreciated the history of these truly iconic microphones.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@964tractorboy Жыл бұрын

A great help for any microphone noobs like me. Fantastic details in the description too. Thanks as always.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SmartEnergyLab Жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis, another fascinating historical view of the development of the Shure mics... and of course, fabulously helpful advice on how to improve your sound for video.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Smart Energy Lab.

@d0jima Жыл бұрын

Great video; nice information, comparisons, and interesting history. Loved the well shot b-roll as well.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@micksbiggestfan4006 Жыл бұрын

I've used sm57 & 58 for years. Standard for me. Love'em! One can always find them on sale too. Usually around the $70 U.S mark. They can take a beating as well. I've replaced the Ball on the sm58 countless times. Wouldn't be afraid to buy either used. Found this review helpful as I know nothing of the sm7b. Nice work.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis, very helpful as usual. Exactly what I needed to understand today.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@nygmaa Жыл бұрын

The fact that the SM57 is so multipurpose purpose is great. From mic'ing an amp to vocals. Great addition to my SM7B!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@NikCan66 Жыл бұрын

Thank you yet again Curtis for this video and informative

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@teashea1 Жыл бұрын

Very good video - intelligent, organized, articulate - excellent production values

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Thomas.

@JimRobinson-colors Жыл бұрын

The surprise to me is that when hearing the comparisons is how good the sm57 sounds in comparison. I actually think your voice sounded the best on the sm57 - the first lady was not as appealing with it when in the comparison. But I think these videos show that the more expensive options have their place, but if you can't afford the SM7B, the alternatives for a fourth of the price are really a great option.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

My thinking exactly! 👍

@ShinilPayamal Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video. Really good comparison.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@sygad1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and extremely helpful, I now know the 58 is the way forward for me.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording!

@uhhnush 3 ай бұрын

such a well produced and informative video! thank you for your immense contribution!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@tylersmith4833 Жыл бұрын

I ask a question in the last video about what mic setup to get for a 4-person podcast setup and BOOM here you go again with another knowledge bomb. Thank you Curtis for all you do! I'm going with 4x SM57 and the Zoom Podtrak P8 to get that extra gain you need. If money allows later I might spring for the SM7Bs. Need to order more sound blankets though to fully complete my mobile sound fortress of solitude.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording! 🎙️

@jrarsenault1937 4 ай бұрын

As always, concise and actionable immediately. Kudos. Again ...

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@SoundAuthor Жыл бұрын

The A81WS windshield rolls off those harsh high frequencies and "veils" the sound perfectly imo. And, yes, you can absolutely fit an SM58 into the sleeve, even though most people will tell you that it won't fit. It will. And it sounds lovely.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@robertmryan Жыл бұрын

Great video! Nice production.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@jamesflynn7054 3 ай бұрын

Great info, thank you so much for the deep dive!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 Жыл бұрын

Great video on these mics Curtis, thanks. BTW -23 LUFS loudness area is working very well. You and I talked back and forth over this recently. I was able to get down to -22 LUFS from a too hot input Aux from the main mixer. Stacking a few plug-in compressors on my Studio One Artist 6 DAW did the trick. Still have good dynamics and nice audio quality as well.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@miso5554 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great work. I love your channel.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@MrLickMyBallz 10 ай бұрын

Damn man you went crazy on this. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 10 ай бұрын

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@Ultiyplayer Жыл бұрын

enjoyed the history of Shure and their UNIDYNE capsule. thanks for sharing!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@paulheartsongs 10 ай бұрын

I’ve had an SM57 since 1981 and it compares equally to a brand new example. Go Shure!!

@curtisjudd 10 ай бұрын

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@kcjstudio1 7 ай бұрын

Great insight! I will use my SM57 mics for my podcast.

@curtisjudd 7 ай бұрын

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@johnheiser2604 Жыл бұрын

I have all of them plus the precluding models such as the 55SH, 545SD-LC, 565 etc or the updates such as the Beta range. They are all great. Different but great.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@RTGx86 2 ай бұрын

Alot of great info and I loved the history of the mics!

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

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@ernolaunis Жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis, this made great birthday video. I can save little bit money or get 3-4 pieces.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@jorgenjohnsson9084 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you. 👏

@curtisjudd 10 ай бұрын

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@ZorrisPorris Жыл бұрын

great explanation, thanks so much

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@1BigBucks1 Жыл бұрын

Loved the history lesson 📚✏

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@ksasat Жыл бұрын

Great as usual Curtis, I still have shure sm89 along with pg58 in storage 😂😂

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@ProjectHelisexuality Жыл бұрын

I use an old low budget Samson - think it was the S7, something like that - handed down from my dad. Getting a mixer with compression/EQ etc. really made it sound a lot better. So much clearer now. Just need to work on my mic technique now I think. Probably a little too close to it.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@RotarySMP Жыл бұрын

Thanks, brilliant comparision.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@RotarySMP Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd There is a scammer out there using your name and @Curtis_Judd.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@RotarySMP yes, I’m on it, blocking them within hours of their posting. Thanks!

@RotarySMP Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Bummer, once we put ourselves out in public and try to do a service with content, some scammers attach on.

@DanielRentzsch Жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis! Thank you for your (again) overwhelmingly helpful comparison of these three classics. Have you tested the Shure A55M shock mount for the SM57 and SM58? I chose the SM7B not only because of the easier handling if I move my head and body a lot but also because the internal shock mount is so incredibly efficient. I can reposition the microphone without worrying too much about causing noise. But maybe the A55M does (more or less) the same magic at a better price point - what do you think?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Worth checking, thanks for the tip.

@H76Pro Жыл бұрын

I like how the SM58 sound.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@skakdosmer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@TaylorMMontgomery Жыл бұрын

The SM7 is just a flex and look mic that was originally designed for radio studios. I listen to a podcast nearly daily that is recording with SM58s and it sounds absolutely great, and they handhold the mics... so they get really close to their mouths and it sounds fantastic and adds a great dynamic! I personally feel the boom floor stands that people use when they're sitting in chairs just looks so strange, especially after watching/listening to that podcast. Most people just need two mics, two cables and a recorder to start a great podcast. That's it. We get so caught up in gear tunnel vision. Just get your idea and personality out there!!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@tom_k_d Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comparison, Curtis. Regarding the SM7B: technically the presence boost is not a 'boost', it removes a passive 1st order LC bandstop presence filter, which in flat position smoothens the intrinsic Unidyne III capsule presence boost. Frequency response of the SM7B with this bandstop removed ('presence boost' on) is similar to the other two, minus the distortions introduced by the internal transformers in SM57 and SM58. One other important difference between the SM7B and the other two is the additional humbucking coil (introduced already with the SM7A version) - it gets apparent when used in close proximity of guitar amps, or any other EMV source. The one big reason the SM7 is so highly regarded for higher end studio use is that, having no built-in transformer, it leaves a lot more sound flexibility up the signal chain, just by choosing a specific preamp.

@Shauny_D Жыл бұрын

It is the best when you "load" a the preamp. My fav on upright bass and a loaded Great River!

@tom_k_d Жыл бұрын

@@Shauny_D My combi of choice for vocals is 1073DPA with Z set to 'HI', and SM7B 'presence boost' engaged.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the additional details, Tom.

10 ай бұрын

I was thinking about bypassing filters and connect the capsule directly to xlr connector - for that reason. Because that presence boost filter is in fact a “dip” in frequency response, to make it flat. Anyway, sm7b sounds better with presence boost on.

@tom_k_d 10 ай бұрын

@ yes - 'on' ist a good choice when combined with the right preamp - 'presence boost' on, and no low cut - than you connect directly to the capsule, no need for modifications.

@arbr_i Жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis, thank you for in-depth reviews as always. Have you ever reviewed/used the AudioTechnica ATR2100x? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no, not yet. I had the 2005 but not the 2100x.

@alessandromasipersonal Жыл бұрын

Thanks, nice video

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@DanielPetre Жыл бұрын

Good video Curtis ! I was wondering if i should turn on the boost switch on my SM7B because i had a SM58 beta and i thought that sounds much brighter, much pleasant.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Yes, worth a try!

@local130 Жыл бұрын

Great information and lovely work Curtiss! Any recommendations for an SM78 podium stand to better isolate bump noise?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Haven’t worked with podium stands much, but I think some sort of rubber connection at the podium should help.

@labazfromjhabus Жыл бұрын

Thank you for great video and perfect information form. Curtis, what you mean about SM48? I think It is lower budget variant and have very well sound for vocal and podcasts. I used it for recording vocal

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried the 48 but sounds like it works well for you?

@PeteBreen Жыл бұрын

Great comparisons! Rule of thumb has typically been 57 for music/cab mic; 58 for vocals; SM for podcasting/spoken word. I was shocked at the 57 and how great it sounded on video. I have a couple already for guitar cab mics and I think I'll try it out on my boom to see how it fits my voice. You have arguably the best sound channel on KZfaq - just incredible content Curtis. Thank you again.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Pete!

@BenG64646 Жыл бұрын

19:25 that‘s how you spot a true pro. They stop using words und rather imitate sounds 😂 really cool video, lot of stuff I didn’t know yet! Peace

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@compucorder64 Жыл бұрын

Great round-up. Agree that SM58 sounds better with your voice. I think these all sound great with male voice, warmth but with a pleasant crispness. For female voice, I think Oktava MK-012s sound better, they add a little warmth but not at the expense of clarity in the higher range. With the foam shield and a pop-filter, the SM57 can also work great for male voice. With shields/filters and careful EQing, these can all be made to sound very similar. Julian Krause has a good video on setting up and EQing the SM57 to sound like an SM7B.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Desmond. 🎙

@FutureVegan 3 ай бұрын

Hi Curtis. That was a fantastic video. I'm looking for a mic solution to reduce the echo in my studio. Currently I'm using a zoom h5 with the zoom ssh6 capsule. From what I've seen and read it seems that perhaps the SM58 might be the best option to reduce echo and noise. I already got 2 fetheads thinking I would buy the SM7B, but now I don't know what to do. If you watch my last video you'll see how the sound currently is (and it is a treated small studio room with 10 sound panels). Any help / feedback would be much appretiated. Thanks!

@FutureVegan 3 ай бұрын

I will be connectig the mic to the zoom h5. Also my original idea was to get a setup that would allow me to shoot a podcast with 2 mics in an untreated room.

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

Getting closer to the mic, including an SM58 or 7B would definitely help

@FindLiberty Жыл бұрын

Very good!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@steelzepplin2012 Жыл бұрын

how do you compare the Shure MV7X XLR only to the SM7B for podcasting/streaming? What are you thoughts, both being dynamic mics and all, which one do you feel would be more suited to this application? Love your videos, keep it up! Liked and subbed!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

I haven't used the MV7X but I assume it is the same as the MV7 when used via XLR and we addressed how it compares to the SM7B in our MV7 review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nM52dtZ9nMjVZoU.html

@fransv1398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis for the wonderful comparison and explanation of these microphones. The practical noise floor test is only 1 dB difference from the tests you did with the Rode NT1. Do you have any idea why the difference is so small?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Dynamic mics are generally very good in terms of self noise vs condenser mics. When it comes to dynamic mics, the preamp self-noise spec is more important.

@fransv1398 Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you Curtis. Is it perhaps an idea to not only give an indication of the total noise in the 'practical self noise test' but also to indicate roughly which part is caused by the microphone itself, the rest of the setup (for example cabling and preamp) and the environment? An indication of the accuracy or uncertainty in the method may also be important. I think this does better justice to the performance of the microphones in particular that produce almost no noise themselves, such as the Shure SM57 and the Rode NT1.

@williamrgrant 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating to realize they all use the same capsule. The differences make sense with the physical design around the capsule. 57 - brighter, basically no foam in front of capsule. 58 - little darker, built-in pop filter in front of capsule and more distance to front of grille 7B - darker still, way more distance to front of capsule, but also EQ filtering that can change the response.

@curtisjudd 10 ай бұрын

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@TavoIce 5 ай бұрын

And if we put the a2ws in the Shure sm58??

@MariusViken Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you think a Zoom F4 would be a good recorder for podcast?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Yes! Its Automix is brilliant for podcasts.

@colehughes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help Curtis! Would you by chance have the ability to review the sE Electronics V7? I’m looking for a handheld voice over mic for podcasting. Currently considering the SM58, Samson Q2U, and the sE Electronics V7.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cole. I don't have a V7 on hand, but happy to review it if I can get my hands on it.

@azurplex 11 ай бұрын

What do you mean? Microphones that have switchable polar patterns use the two capsule method with great results. In fact, some very high end microphones do this.

@curtisjudd 11 ай бұрын

Sorry, I missed the context of your question?

@thegodnasr Жыл бұрын

Will the SM57 work on a Podcast with more than one guest as far as rejecting picking up multiple guest voices?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

It will help, but you still need to position the participants and mics so that you don’t get too much bleed.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

It will help, but you still need to position the participants and mics so that you don’t get too much bleed.

@MemphisMike901 5 ай бұрын

I have the Rode Podmic, the Shure 55SH, Senneheiser E835 and just bought the SM57 yesterday. It does require more gain. Inhave the AW3 foam windscreen and ordered the AW2. Wondering if the AW2 will be a little more open. Of all 4, can get almost similar tone out of each with some tweaking. The SM7B has the bragging rights I suppose 😂. Great info here and just re-affirmed i made a good decision for the SM57 for youtube vlogging. Actually sang with it today and get a pleasing tone as well out of it. The E835 has always been my preferred mic for live singing.

@Makavelii-yf3sg Ай бұрын

I'm looking at a sm57 for KZfaq too do you recommend?

@MemphisMike901 Ай бұрын

@@Makavelii-yf3sg⁠with a Fethead by all means! Very nice warm rich tone, but even without a Fethead still very nice, just need a bit of gain

@Makavelii-yf3sg Ай бұрын

@@MemphisMike901 Thnx , I have a Scarlett solo audio interface so that should be powerful enough for the sm57 ,looking forward to getting one !

@MemphisMike901 Ай бұрын

@@Makavelii-yf3sg it will

@newfoundmass Жыл бұрын

What's a large windscreen that would work with the Behringer Xm8500 and the SM58? I've got both and have had problems with using them outside with normal foam windscreens. Something like the A81WS?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Not sure, need to look into that.

@Brani1974 3 ай бұрын

Great review thanks! The large foam costs almost as much as the microphone itself... 😵‍💫

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

If it gets the results you’re after…also, using the right density foam makes all the difference.

@somewhatboxes Жыл бұрын

i feel terrible asking for one more comparison! but... i'm gonna do it... would you say that the 58a Beta is somewhere in the mix between these microphones, or is it more different from these 3 than they are compared to each other? my sense from reading online is that the 58a beta is very similar to the SM58, but a little more lively at the high end in particular, and requires a bit less gain overall. now that i'm hearing you describe the SM57, i wonder if the 58a beta lives somewhere in the neighborhood between the SM58 and the SM57. early on in 2020, i bought an SM58 on ebay but the seller accidentally sent me a 58a beta, and while i've been happy with it in general... i sometimes wonder if i would get a slightly more pleasing result if i got an SM58 (or, now, i'm wondering, an SM57). or if the 58a beta is similar enough that your ultimate advice (that you'd kinda need to do a side-by-side comparison to notice very apparent differences) still holds. i'm definitely dwelling on finer details than the bigger issues i need to address in my space (ahem, acoustic treatment), but i like having a functional intuition of the pros and cons of what i'm working with, even if i don't have all the other options on-hand to try out. even if you can't answer this, thanks so much for this resource as it is. i feel like this gives an unparalleled breakdown of the SM7b vs numerous alternatives that people might actually prefer.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t have a Beta 58a on hand so I’m not sure. But if you’re getting good results, I’d encourage you to stick with it!

@DaffaApriyuda Жыл бұрын

Hi, Curtis. In your opinion, between SHURE SM57 and Samson C02, which mic is the best for indoor dialogue?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

For close miking? The SM58 for most voices or the 57 if you want a brighter sound.

@patrickrushton Жыл бұрын

I have an SM57 but my audio interface maxes out at + 24dB gain. Does Microsoft Teams do any kind of software auto-levelling that will compensate for this?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, but if it does, it won't compensate without raising the noise floor substantially because all it has the ability to do it digitally raise the levels vs. analogue amplification.

@Oviic Жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis which one is better for streaming sm57 or sm58?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Both are great, SM57 is brighter, SM58 slightly darker. For my voice, I’d choose the 58.

@thatchinaboi1 Жыл бұрын

I love my XM8500 with a windscreen. The preamps are good enough on my Presonus Quantum 2626 for the XM8500, but with the Klark Teknik CT1 Mic Booster the noisefloor is even lower.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Cool 👍

@ivancantarino9719 Жыл бұрын

Curtis, what about SM57/58 compared to Audio Technical ATR2100X? Same price range. Which do you prefer?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, I haven’t used the ATR2100x 🙁

@ajenaepdf 8 ай бұрын

Masterclass

@curtisjudd 7 ай бұрын

🙏

@jimindiva7657 Жыл бұрын

did an interview wit SM57 didnt put the spinge and it have the " bbbfff " sound

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@bford1908 Жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis, what about the Audio Technica BP-40?!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried that yet.

@carlm.m.5470 Жыл бұрын

You're the best :D

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@helmanfrow Жыл бұрын

I can't find the interview you did with the fella from Shure.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

History of the SM7B kzfaq.infoOyeRPtnqOUU?feature=share

@Valeco34 Жыл бұрын

I notice on my sm58 when i put my gain to around 60db there is a lot of background noise how do i reduce this?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Hmm, is there a lot of ambient sound in the space?

@Valeco34 Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I wouldn't say so no, there is a bit of a hiss sound i think it comes from my audio interface but also when i type on my keyboard or even click my mouse in the background its really loud unless i bring the gain to the 40ish range but then my voice is also quiet...

@rotkerid462 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very concise and useful, thank you very much.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@theoutsiderjess4869 Жыл бұрын

I want to get the sm58 or the sm48 this year

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Good choice. Happy recording!

@ChroniclesofGhoul 8 ай бұрын

So many people in Vo have said stay away form the SM57 and go for a large condenser, but as I don't have a fully treated space, a dynamic seemed a better choice. Honestly, to my untrained ear, the SM57 sounds great for spoken word and would work well for VO, what do you think?

@curtisjudd 8 ай бұрын

I recorded all of my Fairlight course with the SM57 because I did the recording in an AirBnB. Did great.

@ChroniclesofGhoul 8 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd thanks Curtis. I’m trying to decide between the RE20, SM7B, and the SM57 for my VO storytelling KZfaq channel. I don’t make money from VO so I don’t consider commercial products, just a nice smooth sound where it doesn’t eventuate my sibilance or deep voice. What are your thoughts on the SM57 compared to the other 2, any major pros and cons for my use case. Lastly, what made you use the SM57 for your course(s)?

@curtisjudd 8 ай бұрын

@@ChroniclesofGhoul The SM57 and RE20 both tend to emphasize sibilance in my voice. So I used the SHURE A81WS wind shield which mellows out the sibilance. I'd advice against the RE20 if your have a lot of sibilance in your voice. The SM7B is fine, but also substantially more expensive. In essence, the A81WS makes the SM57 sound very, very close to the SM7B.

@ChroniclesofGhoul 8 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd thanks again Curtis, you always come through with great advice. I think I’m gunna go with the SM57. I currently have the Lewitt 440 pure but being a large condenser, it just picks up too much from my space. Do you feel the SM57 would pick up less ambient noises than a condenser?

@curtisjudd 8 ай бұрын

@@ChroniclesofGhoul IF you position your mouth within 3 inches of the foam cover, yes.

@helmanfrow Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: SM57s have been the US presidential podium mics since the mid 1960's. Shure has a video about it on YT.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@Shauny_D Жыл бұрын

I've been rocking sm57's with transformers removed and the the a2 pop filter as poor mans sm7's for the last 10-12 years.

@Shauny_D Жыл бұрын

Save the money on mics and put it into preamp or converters. WAY better spend.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Glad they’re working well for you. I think most people getting started on a budget are going to get better results finding the mic that suits their voice vs spending thousands on top tier converters.

@Thestripper1 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the A81SW wind screen is at least $50. It is needed for the sm57 though. It's just something that should be put into the equation when weighing the price to performance value.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Yes, very much worth it, if using the SM57 for spoken word 👍

@goactivemedia Жыл бұрын

I have a audio video ? I just can not seem to fix. How can I take the audio sound out of my Mac Studio and have it sync with a camera shooting video of me playing a music keyboard. And a second camera showing me also in sync for that camera all going into OBS Studio for recording? I have a audio interface in fact two of them and I just can not get the two cameras and the sound from the Mac to be in sync and be able to monitor it back with headphones hearing all of it as I am recording?? I am thinking maybe the Tuscam SERIES 208i audio interface as it has 8 outs on the back I could send an output to each camera and it connects usb to the Mac to give me the Mac sound. Most every other audio interface dose not have the outputs to support a few cameras to feed to? I have the new new Lewitt Connect 6 sitting here I got in today and after a good six hours with it I can not do this so I will need to send it back it looks like. Thanks

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

I would sync in post to avoid the issue altogether (if I understand correctly, that's an option for you)

@goactivemedia Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd That is what i am trying to avoide plus at times i will want to live streem as i get ready for that so need it all in sync. l am almost their using a newer Mac audio program called Caster i spent a few hours with it last night. It lets you controal the audio of any program on the Mac and asign them in a interface and then in OBS you can pull in any of the single audio feeds from any of them. I have all that setup and working good now. But i am getting a small delay on my talking mike and my Keyboard playing. I am working on using OBS to sync them up. I also set up a new output from OBS i learned about to send back to my Audio interface so i can hear the full recording output from OBS. So if i can get the two itmes in sync in OBS using the audio delay feature then the output i hear will be i sync with my voice and video and keyboard playing. I Hope.. working on that later today. I will be switching to many different views that have 3 to 4 video and or images boxes in them. So i want to have all them recorded at once with the audio synced so i have less work only need to go back and make a few cuts in places.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@goactivemedia Let us know what you learn!

@goactivemedia Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd What i learned today is the new Lewiit connect 6 audio interface i had got in dose not work right on Mac. They did not know this - So much for testing a product before selling it.. I sent them in videos showing this and today they confurmed they recreated the same problem and it is a problem that needs to be fixed but could not give a time when it will be fixed. So if you are a Mac user stay away from it till it is fixed at some point. So i am sending it back today and ordered the Audient iD14 MKII i am going with. It has the outputs to send into OBS that are missing in the Connect 6 to make it easy to get the sound into OBS.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@goactivemedia I was working on a review of the Connect 6 and yes, the app is still rough on Mac. I'm going to wait until they get that sorted out. But the device is quite good otherwise.

@twotone3070 Жыл бұрын

A very interesting video thank you. As far as I can see you have to have a SM7B if you do video talking head/podcast because then you place right in front of your face so that everyone knows you're professional 'cos you've got a 7B. I hasten to add, unlike the true professional we have just been watching.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

LOL

@CrackerboxPalace777 Жыл бұрын

The real professionals boom a shotgun or hypercardioid overhead, such as Curtis in most of his videos except where he’s specifically demonstrating a particular type of mic. I find it hilarious when I see SM7B’s everywhere when they really should be using shotguns, especially on the highly successful channels where money is not an object

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions Жыл бұрын

@@CrackerboxPalace777 But then most of them would need to invest in some way to tame the reflections in their rooms and so many would rather buy a new electronic tool than some boring sound blanket or broadband trap. 😉

@KenTenTen Жыл бұрын

The 57 is a replacement for the 545, a silvered model from wayyyy back. The 545 also had a shock-mount-equipped brother, the 546. These go back a year or two.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@7171jay Ай бұрын

@ken The SM57 was not a "replacement " for the 545 as the 545 is still made today. The 545 was introduced in 1959 and the SM57 in 1965. The 57 is very similar to the 545, the big difference is simply the non-reflective surface of the body and the elimination of the on/off switch. Buy the 545 if you need the on/off switch or if you like the silver and black look of it. The SM series mics were intended to compete with Electrovoice which already had mics that were non-reflective look which made them less of a problem with bright lights when in camera shot. The SM57 mics did not sell well initially certainly not managing to unseat Electrovoice in the TV or even the radio market (at least not until Shure came out with the SM5). As to the windscreens the A2WS is rather poor if you work the mic very closely and are a popper. Spend the extra money for the AW81.

@margagomezcomedy Жыл бұрын

Curtis why you gotta give away stand-up proximity effect secrets. 😂😂

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

We’re not holding back around here!

@margagomezcomedy Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd LOL

@bite-my-shinny-metal-ass Жыл бұрын

Super useful video. First like, than view it.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

🙏

@frednurk5158 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Curtis, how long have you been around, Mate? I remember watching you years ago. Thanks to your explanation I finally get the SM7B gain controversy. But what did Shure really have in mind? Did they realise that modern mic preamps or interfaces might produce a better sound that running the singal through a transformer in the mic? Well it seems to have been a marketing success because the damn things are so popular. Luckily for Shure I wasn't on committee as I would have said, "Say what?" But seriously, most podcast listeners end up listening to their podcasts on smartphones -- actual surveys say that's 73%, and the figures for broadcast listeners on car radios is about the same. It's not like the old audiophile days when an audio aficionado would spend thousands on a stereo system and sit on a strategically placed chair for listening pleasure. So are the users of the SM7B just polishing their own egos listening to their podcasts/broacasts straight from their mixers with their up-market headphones? When my Rode NT-2 finally spat the dummy I used an AKG D330 BT with a windsock. It's a little better than the revered SM58 because it is a hypercardiod with adjustable high and low cut filters; you can get a little further away to reduce plosives without a loss of the proximity effect. I'll never go back. Cheers 😊😊

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

I've been around my entire life, Fred. 🤪

@iammcmags6557 Ай бұрын

can you boom sm57 for a youtube video?

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

Not the best choice. You’d need your recorder to supply a ton of gain - more than most can.

@iammcmags6557 Ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd im using rode caster duo. What would you recommend for a budget pencil condenser mic?

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

@@iammcmags6557 RODE NT5

@iammcmags6557 Ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd thnks

@uguronlineShorts Жыл бұрын

Seslendirme dublaj şiir rap müzik için sm 57 mi 58 mi

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Yes

@uguronlineShorts Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd rode nt1 sm 57 ? Which should be preferred in an uninsulated house?

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@uguronlineShorts SM57

@ZachariahConnor Жыл бұрын

Ahh the age old debate

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

🙃

@margagomezcomedy Жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@ray.deathray 7 ай бұрын

Now I’m just thinking about how I’d explain why I know 2 and 2 makes 4, yet I’m quite sure of the fact.

@curtisjudd 7 ай бұрын

I know, hard to explain. Even Sherlock struggled.

@makemoneyrelax 11 ай бұрын

you did not mention that you need a lot of gain to drive sm57...i hooked my sm57 that I have for 20 years to scarlet 2i2 and the sound is too quiet...and your premix 3 costs over 1000 USD...that is important thing you left out...there is nothing cheap that can give enough gain to shure 57

@curtisjudd 11 ай бұрын

Did you watch the entire video?

@davidepannone6021 Жыл бұрын

the sm57 HAS to be clean since it's arguably the #1 guitar cab microphone.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@SalsaBailaProductions Жыл бұрын

Sm57 more guitar amps less warm and bassy than sm58

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

11:24 You mean like "film maker" John Hess? He's the type to give you stupid citations like that.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

No, my sense is that John Hess is flexible enough to do whatever works for the situation, but I’m not positive, I’m not him.

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Between you and Hess, I'd rather work with you. The reason why I gave him a jab is because he dumps on his community when they slightly disagrees with him. Not even a "I disagree", it's a whole "That's why your production isn't worth making" type of line. Comment after comment in his comment sections, I unsubscribed from him.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@elephantgrass631 unfortunate. 🙁

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

24 minute video summary in 15 seconds: Get SM58's for your studio. Stop buying "Heil Audio" crap. The only reason that took off was because of Pat Flynn, and he took you all for a ride by being one of the first to drop affiliate links in content back in the day.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

I don’t dish out edicts like that.

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd That's why I trust your channel for audio gear than most.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@elephantgrass631 🙏