Finally got around to buying sm57

suicidalsid · 4th August 2007, 06:31 PM

Any tips on using this mic to record vocals, guitar, percussion? I live in multi where space is an issue so hanging duvets on every wall isn't really an option.

Dave SOA · 5th August 2007, 07:26 PM

best thing to do is experiment, there's no right and wrong way of recording you just have to fanny about until you find something you like! Their are tried and tested methods but if you just have one mic then try it in different positions around the instrument and see what gets you the best results. Its time consuming but good fun and a good way to learn!

suicidalsid · 8th August 2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave SOA

best thing to do is experiment, there's no right and wrong way of recording you just have to fanny about until you find something you like! Their are tried and tested methods but if you just have one mic then try it in different positions around the instrument and see what gets you the best results. Its time consuming but good fun and a good way to learn!

I know you are right of course but what are the minimal things I can at least do to treat the room in someway to stop unwanted reflections? I don't even have good acoustics in the bathroom.

mrlizard · 10th August 2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by suicidalsid

I know you are right of course but what are the minimal things I can at least do to treat the room in someway to stop unwanted reflections? I don't even have good acoustics in the bathroom.

go into the bedroom, prop the matress up behind the mic when you're recording vocals, if the room sounds nice recorded use the mics further away, if it sounds bad use em closer. Hanging up matress's is pretty minimal and is only really gonna make any difference to high end reflections.

If you're using a 57 for vocals you might wanna make yourself a little popshield, stretch a pair of tights over a coathanger and tape it to the mic stand in front of the mic. Experiment a bit.

Pob · 12th August 2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlizard

If you're using a 57 for vocals you might wanna make yourself a little popshield, stretch a pair of tights over a coathanger and tape it to the mic stand in front of the mic. Experiment a bit.

Are those your tights Robin? How much do you experiment?

mrlizard · 13th August 2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pob

Are those your tights Robin? How much do you experiment?

nah, i tried it with my fishnets but it didnt work.

madzombieguy · 14th August 2007, 10:55 AM

I'd probably suggest using a different mic for vocals unless you're a girl? The 57 is pretty good with handling female vocals. Males need something that'll pick up the warmth of the male voice a bit more.

However, if its the only mic you have, try what I did.

I used my shower as a vocal booth. All you need is a few coathangers, a few cushions (suspended on the coathangers) and maybe a duvet or semi-thick sheet. Play around a bit first though, sometimes having the treatment up is a bad idea and you lose alot of the tonal variation.

As mentioned before, just experiment, but most of all, have fun!!

mrlizard · 15th August 2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by madzombieguy

I'd probably suggest using a different mic for vocals unless you're a girl? The 57 is pretty good with handling female vocals. Males need something that'll pick up the warmth of the male voice a bit more.

However, if its the only mic you have, try what I did.

I used my shower as a vocal booth. All you need is a few coathangers, a few cushions (suspended on the coathangers) and maybe a duvet or semi-thick sheet. Play around a bit first though, sometimes having the treatment up is a bad idea and you lose alot of the tonal variation.

As mentioned before, just experiment, but most of all, have fun!!

you're not gonna pick up any 'warmth' with a cheapo condensor, thats the only alternative at that price. A 57 through a half decent pre will piss all over the majority of the cheap nasty chinese shit.

suicidalsid · 16th August 2007, 10:04 AM

thanks everybody.

not had the time to do any of this yet though will definatley try making my own popsheild.

ubermensch · 16th August 2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by suicidalsid

thanks everybody.

not had the time to do any of this yet though will definatley try making my own popsheild.

I took the aforementioned advice with the coathanger and a pair of tights. Works perfectly.

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5th August 2007, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave SOA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 375 Band: state of affairs	best thing to do is experiment, there's no right and wrong way of recording you just have to fanny about until you find something you like! Their are tried and tested methods but if you just have one mic then try it in different positions around the instrument and see what gets you the best results. Its time consuming but good fun and a good way to learn!

14th August 2007, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
madzombieguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 444	I'd probably suggest using a different mic for vocals unless you're a girl? The 57 is pretty good with handling female vocals. Males need something that'll pick up the warmth of the male voice a bit more. However, if its the only mic you have, try what I did. I used my shower as a vocal booth. All you need is a few coathangers, a few cushions (suspended on the coathangers) and maybe a duvet or semi-thick sheet. Play around a bit first though, sometimes having the treatment up is a bad idea and you lose alot of the tonal variation. As mentioned before, just experiment, but most of all, have fun!!

16th August 2007, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
suicidalsid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee Posts: 212	thanks everybody. not had the time to do any of this yet though will definatley try making my own popsheild.