Shure SM7 for acoustic guitar?

eweise · 5th January 2006, 12:38 AM

I'm considering buying an SM7 since it seems to get good reviews around here for vocals. I'm wondering how well it works on acoustic guitar though. Anyone have experience acoustic guitar with an SM7?

thanks
Eric

tapeslut · 5th January 2006, 12:47 AM

depends on the guitar. with the right placement it can really flatter an inexpensive accoustic. not to bright, just right.

eweise · 5th January 2006, 01:46 AM

thanks for the reply. Do you think it would sound as good as a midpriced condenser such as an AT4050 or shure KSM44 if you're familiar with those?

moon_unit · 5th January 2006, 03:28 AM

Yuck.

joelpatterson · 5th January 2006, 03:43 AM

Now that's what I like, getting to the point without alot of frilly, fancy metaphors and snazzy writing.

De chromium cob · 5th January 2006, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moon_unit

Yuck.

Like a little kid who turns his nose up at food he hasn't tried before.....

A SM7 certainly wont work for every acoustic, but I could see where it might be just the thing for some tracks.... I'd try it without the foam first.

Oh, and you'll need a very good preamp for it to really shine.

Quote:

Do you think it would sound as good as a midpriced condenser such as an AT4050 or shure KSM44

As good? To whom? In what context? Its all song, track and preference dependant. Just buy one used, try it out, and if you dont like it sell it for what you bought it for- they'll never really go down in value....

Daniel Lanois has been known to use a SM57 on acoustic- which many , many engineers would frown upon, but his records sound pretty damn good to me. So just try it out!

eweise · 5th January 2006, 08:18 AM

Thanks for the response. I guess I'll just pick one up then and see if it works for me.

Eric Greedy · 5th January 2006, 08:29 AM

an sm57 would be better

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5th January 2006, 12:47 AM	#2
tapeslut Gear Head Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 63	depends on the guitar. with the right placement it can really flatter an inexpensive accoustic. not to bright, just right.

5th January 2006, 01:46 AM	#3
eweise Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 110	thanks for the reply. Do you think it would sound as good as a midpriced condenser such as an AT4050 or shure KSM44 if you're familiar with those?

5th January 2006, 03:28 AM	#4
moon_unit Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bucktown. Chicago, IL Posts: 506	Yuck.

5th January 2006, 08:18 AM	#7
eweise Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 110	Thanks for the response. I guess I'll just pick one up then and see if it works for me.

5th January 2006, 08:29 AM	#8
Eric Greedy Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 475	an sm57 would be better