Carin M67 vs Shure SM57

[tool_fan420]

Hello TB,

I was just wondering if anyone has had a chance to use a carvin m67 and how it would compare to the "highly regarded" shure sm57?

Thanks

 

[ljazz]

I haven't used the M67, but the sm57 is a classic.

If you're looking for a good mic at a great price, then try the GLS ES57 and/or 58 from Orange County Speaker repair ...... You can get three of the es57's for less than the price of a single SM57. We are finding in some apps, we like the GLS's better than the shure versions. My guitarist prefers the ES57 on his cabinet, and while the drummer prefers the SM on his snare, he prefers the ES's on his toms. LOL... believe it or not, with a touch of eq, I actually prefer the ES57 on his kick than I do the beta 52 (but only on his kick.... our previous drummers kick sounded better with the 52).

 

[tool_fan420]

ok well I bought the gls es57. I hope you are right and my guitarist likes it. We play metal so I am kind of worried about micing his carvin v3 tube amp with this thing but I will give it a shot for $38 with shipping. Thanks ljazz for your recommendation.

 

[ljazz]

Great!

Keep me posted on what you think. And heck, at that price you can't go wrong. To date, I've bought 6 of the 57's, and 3 of the 58's. We haven't had a lick of problem with them yet.

 

[tool_fan420]

Well the gls sounds pretty good so far for live sound purposes. Haven't tested it out with recording yet. I will let you know how that turns out.

 

[ljazz]

I don't have anything available here at the house with the 57 used for recording. We used it on the guitar and snare during our last session, and it sounded great.

There is just no better mic deal available. Cheap, durable, sound great...... there isn't much to dislike about these things.