Hey guys, My dad own's an sm58 that i sometimes borrow when recording. The thing is that the shure unidyne (90's model) that i use for live vocals and recording distorted guitar is pretty well gimped right now because it's developed a really low frequency that no eq can fix. i've tried the 58 on distorted guitar and i wasn't really fond of the tone, i actually prefered my shure unidyne. now i want to buy a new mic to use for recording distorted guitar and maybe double for live vocals (mostly back-up). I almost want to get another 58 because i'm really impressed with the quality for vocals and the look, however i want to buy an sm57 because it's something new and i've heard it's really great. BUT i also heard that if you unscrew the capsule on an sm58 it'll pretty much work like an sm57 but i kind of have my doubts about this one. Does anybody have any suggestions on what i should do? also i'm wondering about an audix i5 if you wanna plug that into what i've told you. any help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks!

I'd go with the SM57, better for guitar sounds, in fact, really good for guitar sounds! also nice for vocals. If you can afford it, get a Beta 57 as they are even better and amazing for live vocals, even better than a standard 58, as well as being great for guitar work.

i'll say, a 57 with a windscreen.

it will work for both.

i'm liking the looks of this beta 57 i may hold out for a bit and get that. thanks guys!

hey guys just thought i'd let you know i went with a beta 57a i got it today and it sounds amazing. some people said the frequiencies would be high but i think it sounds amazing. as for vocals it's just as good as the 58 or better and guitar it matches the sm57 and IMO holds up the low end a little better. cost me 200 bucks but it was worth it! thanks for the help guys without this thread i probably would have went with something different!

i heard good things out of a beta 57.
good choise of mic.

200 bucks? You can grab those off musicians friend for 100 bucks brand new. 119 bucks with a stand and cable! Where'd you get that 57 from?

looks like $139 on musiciansfriend.com with no stand or cable... its a BETA 57a not just a normal 57
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... sku=270121

Ohhh the beta my fault I thought you got a standard 57 for 200 bucks I was about to say man you got ripped off!

oh aha, yeah i'm really pleased with it so far, works great for everything i've tried it on so far!