cheap mics for close-micing guitar amps?

[xAzagthothx]

So, what is there out there besides SM57's that are really good for micing guitar/bass amps? And would the same mics be good for drums?

sorry, i'm just mad new to recording stuff... i'm building up a small rig for band rehearsals to make quality demoes without having to go into a recording studio but still be able to make something better than a single room mic with a computer.

 

[P-E]

Audix i5, similar to the SM57 but a different flavour, a tad less bright FWIR.

 

[Metaltastic]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...515040-epic-shootout-sm57-vs-i5-vs-609-a.html

57 is still my fave!

 

[AllanD]

You can try the ES57. Apparently just as good IF NOT better than the shure. I'm going to buy one next paycheck and check it out.

 

[DaWolf]

t.bone75. SM57 rip.I don`t now if they are actually a 57 inside, but they`re not bad.

 

[Glenn Fricker]

Get a 57. Don't fuck around with anything else. Save yourself some grief.

 

[tobin1]

^^^

 

[Zack Uidl]

yeah, just get a 57. you can get other mics later

 

[greyskull]

57

 

[TheDriller]

a 57 costs like a days wages working in McDonalds, and will probably still be working fine long after you are dead.

how much cheaper/better-value do you want??

 

[DestroyTheColossus]

Yep. It's not like a 57 is very expensive, and if anything really compared to it you'd probably have heard about it by now. Also, 57 is a great mic on snare... so you're getting a mic thats good on drums just like you asked.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Be a little generous on yourself and get a 421. Otherwise, stick to 57.

 

[BrettT]

Apex 770. $30 brand new and is pretty much a SM57 ripoff. I used it in this:

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/953586/Rectotest.mp3

 

[Russtopher]

You can try the ES57. Apparently just as good IF NOT better than the shure. I'm going to buy one next paycheck and check it out.

+1...... BUT like everyone says, just get a 57. Save up the extra couple of bucks, you WILL NOT regret it.

Ever.

The ES57s are great to have around for extra tom mics, etc. but get yourself at least 1-2 SM57s to have in the arsenal.

 

[AllanD]

I'm buying the 3 pack for 79.99 next paycheck :hotjump:

 

[arv_foh]

Be a little generous on yourself and get a 421. Otherwise, stick to 57.

THIS

57+421 is a great combo on guitars, plus you can use the 421 on toms

 

[AEL89]

I'm buying the 3 pack for 79.99 next paycheck :hotjump:

Of brand new Shure SM57s? If you're not buying through a reputable music shop then I would guess they're going to be fake.

 

[gabriel g.]

go buy the sm57!!!
You can use it for snare(top and bottom)/all toms/kick/vocals/guitar-amps/bass-amps/acustic-guitars......

It is a hell of a mic

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

A legit sm57 is not a lot of money.

 

[AEL89]

^^ a legit sm57 is around £80. I got a good deal on mine because my order for some of my gear around a year ago came in at around £6000, so I got 57s for about £50 each. There's a huge thing going down with illegal immitations of 57s, especially on ebay and from independant music dealers. I bought from Digital Village and they've confirmed they buy from Shure distributors.

You're right though, they're inexpensive considering how versatile they are but you'd never find 3 genuine 57s for 79.99.

EDIT: Just read back through, I think the dude talking about that crazy deal is talking about ES57s, in which case I would say buy SM57s