

I find myself using EQ when I use various condensers or even ribbon microphones, but I find it hard to lose with the 57 for most guitar amps. SM 57s are still my favorite screaming vocal and electric guitar mics. Even if you hate the sound, you can throw it at someone, make them bleed, and not feel bad about the money you spent on the mic. If you don’t own a Shure SM 57, you probably should. Sometimes the ability to ruin one thing is what gives the ability to fix another.īest Microphones for Screaming Vocals (Metal/Rock) Shure SM 57 That’s what I look for in a microphone…character. It’s ironic that every mic on this list sounds bad on something. I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite microphones that get used all the time. It’s absolutely necessary for you to have the right mic for the job no matter what it is that you are recording. The right mic for the job will usually sound great and the wrong mic for the job will sound terrible. If your craft is music recording, owning the right microphones is essential.
