Headrush Microphones
DYN 57
Inspired by Shure® SM57
The DYN 57 is based on the legendary Shure SM57, the most used microphone in the world for electric guitar.
Main features:
- Sound aggressive, direct and present
- Strong emphasis on mediums
- Very defined attack
- Perfect for cut into the mix
It is the “rock standard” microphone par excellence
Frequencies
- Low → tight and controlled
- Medium → very present (main focus)
- High → bright and sharp
The sound cuts through the mix effortlessly
Attack / dynamics
- Very quick attack
- Highlights the pick
- Excellent for precise rhythms
Natural compression
- Minimum → open sound
- More “raw” than DYN7
- More aggressive than Ribbon
BEHAVIOR IN THE MIX
- You always hear it
- Great for live bands
- Holds well with high distortions
If you don't feel like it → use this
RockHard RockMetalCrunchAggressive leads
Controls
Axis Interaction
Axis = Y (On-axis)
- Maximum presence
- More attack
- More brilliance
STANDARD ROCK
Axis = N (Off-axis)
- Softer highs
- Less aggressive sound
- More controlled
useful if too harsh
Pro Tips
WHEN TO USE IT (QUICK RULE)
Use DYN57 when:
- You don't feel like you're in the mix
- We need attack
- Distorted sounds
Avoid it When:
- The sound is already brilliant
- You need softness
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Most used combo in the world:
- DYN57 + Axis Y + Breakup 20–30%
Disco/live ready sound
Setup Examples
Rock crunch
AxisY
Breakups25–35%
Punch and definition
Metal tight
AxisY
Breakups10–20%
Precise palm mutes
Lead defined
AxisN
Breakups25–30%
Smoother but present