Its Back Is a Tool: Shure SM57 [Put You to Sleep]

This microphone was designed by a man who loved classical music and did not care much for rock. Yet you have heard it on countless snare drums and guitar amplifiers. How did a microphone built with orchestras in mind become the sound of rock? Explore the Shure SM57 through five chapters: a capsule that hears in one direction, why a slim dynamic microphone loves loud sources, from the White House lectern to rock stages, the answer to the opening question, and a practical technique most people never think of: aiming the back of the microphone at the hi-hat. With its limits, and homework included. Claims that rest on Shure's, MusicRadar's or Wikipedia's account are attributed. This episode explains ideas; it does not include an audio demonstration. Next autopsy: the Ampex ATR-102. Subscribe to find this channel again, and comment with your questions or requests. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening question 00:45 DIRECTION 02:50 LOUD THINGS 05:01 THE STAGE 06:36 THE ANSWER 09:34 HOMEWORK 10:14 NEXT AUTOPSY HASHTAGS: #ShureSM57 #Microphone #RecordingTips #GearAutopsy