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Reddit Reviews
Bobrosss69The sm57 or sm58 are great of course. I'd personally take a Beta 57a though if I only had one mic. It is 60 more bucks, but I find it's a lot more pleasing on acoustic instruments and is a touch more controlled on vocals Like any XLR mic though, don't forget you need an interface
ddevilissolovelyWhy not a Beta 57a? About the same midrange but also captures more of the high and low end.
guenhwyvar117I've used a zoom h4n with beta 57 with success
GVTHDVDDYGet a beta 57 - great for vocals - you don’t need a pop filter or a stand….or to quote the late great MCA “simply hand held is the style that goes, never rock the mic with a panty hose”
ikediggetyMy vote is a Shure beta 57. There's nothing it doesn't sound at least very very good on.
itendswithmusicI’ve found the Beta 57 sounds better on cabs to my ears. A little smoother and better rejection.
javakookMy favorite is Shure Beta 57A. Others I recommend are Sennheiser e945 and e935.
Lucius_GreyHeraldI gotta sortta agree and explain: it's a souped up version of the "magical" Shure SM57, for decades it has been used to track guitars in studio or voice, and used for voice in stages as well. Some people just dig it... Then they made this version, with built in extra settings and extra bass, and currently I hear it's a fever all over Podcasters. So, not the best, too expensive for what it does, but some like it... But certainly, a lot of it is "google, what is the best podcast mic, no cash limit?"
