Industry Standards: The Shure SM57 and SM58 Microphones

Posted on Mon 13 March 2017 in entries • Tagged with beta57a, beta58a, microphones, shure, sm57, sm58

SHURE sm57 and sm58

In the first of our Industry Standards series, we take a look at a pair of classic microphones that have found their place in pretty much every stage and studio setup since the mid-60s. Behold the Shure SM57 and SM58 microphones.

The Shure SM57, as we know it, was first …


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The SM58 50th Anniversary Edition

Posted on Mon 26 September 2016 in General News • Tagged with history of the sm58, shure, sm57, sm58, SM58 50th Anniversary, sm58 50th years

sm58_google+_banner_1080x608 This year Shure celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world's most popular microphone. In order to commemorate this landmark they are pleased to announce a special edition, in silver. Shure have a limited supply of this microphone now in stock, with an RRP of £99 - get your order in soon …


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FOCUSRITE TUTORIAL: RECORDING DRUMS

Posted on Wed 04 July 2012 in General News • Tagged with akg, apollo, c 414, c 414 xls, c 451, d112, drum recording, focusrite, isa428 mkii, octopre mkii dynamic, shure, sm57, sontronics

DrummerHere's a handy little video full of helpful drum recording tips courtesy of Focusrite. It's worth a watch whether you are a beginner or a drum recording veteran, because it's got some right little gems in there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtlLSb_y-s

For more information on miking drums …


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