ReValver Microphones
SM57
Inspired by Shure® SM57
Model: Shure SM57
type:
- dynamic
- cardioid
SOUND CHARACTER
- low contents
- medium very pronounced
- high sharp (presence peak)
- answer aggressive
basically: sound that cuts through the world standard mix
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- aggressive
- mid-forward
- direct
- very “in your face”
perfect for: live rhythmic rock metal
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Controls
Axis Interaction
FUNDAMENTAL PARAMETER
- ON-axis → very bright
- OFF-axis → softer
here: ON = aggressive OFF = more musical
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: maximum attack
- Distance 1–2”: punch
- Distance 2–3”: more natural
- Distance >3”: loses character
Low (dB)
bass already checked
use:
- 0 → natural
- rarely boost
High (dB)
very sensitive
use:
- 0 → natural
- 1 → less harsh
- +1 → more presence
Delay (ms)
useful for: depth layering
Ambience (Y/N)
often OFF (rock/metal) ON for studio
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: dynamic
- character: aggressive / mid-forward
- Strength: Cuts into the mix
- limit: harsh / little body
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens the sound
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
perfect standard definition
ON VINTAGE CAB
more aggressive less “vintage”
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
adds more guitar-like character
PRO
cuts in the standard studio mix very defined versatile
AGAINST
it can be harsh little body unnatural
Setup Examples
ROCK / METAL (TOP)
Dist0.5–1”
AxisON
Low0
High0
AmbOFF
- world standard
HARD ROCK
Dist1–2”
AxisON
High0
LEAD
Dist1–2”
AxisOFF
High+1
Amblight
STUDIO (PRO)
pair it with50%
- R121 → body
- MD421 → low
- this = attack