RE: [Harp-L] sm57 and 545



Christopher wrote:
Briefly, the 545 is a bit grittier than the 57..... <snip>
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This is correct when cupping the mics, but when played "acoustically" (yes I realize that's a misnomer when using ANY amplification, but you know what I mean,) both are actually very clean.


For pin-drop-quiet concerts I prefer a AKG C535EB, but for noisier (ie club) dates, I've been gigging with a 545 for years, setting it on a boomstand and playing from about three inches away, feeding it through a PA. Excellent, clean results for both harp and vocals. Acoustic players often overlook the 545 because it's widely known that Butterfield used one -- but he used one with a pistol-grip, cupped it and ran it through a guitar amp (with effects,) so his electric tone is no real indication of how the mic sounds acoustically.

The fact that the 545 is capable of both a gritty electric tone and a very clean acoustic tone is illustrative of just what a versatile mic it is.... I'm a big fan of this mic, but then I'm basically an acoustic player. For Chicago style stuff I break out the biscuits and JT-30s.

cheers and best to all,
Tom Ball
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