This is it – down to the final 5 comments for the Shure Microphone and USB signal adapter – Model SM57+X2u USB Digital Bundle! Now, you Broadjam members get to vote on which comment write-up should win the prize.
How do you vote? Well, take a look at the five finalists below the rules section and simply leave a comment for which one you think is best. Make sure to reference the corresponding number for each of the comments. We’ll tally up those comments and announce a winner at the end of the month.
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#1 • Rock_Hound’s comment is:
I have wanted to purchase this microphone as part of a portable studio for my great niece. She is only seven years old but is very talented in voice and classical guitar. I want to continue to encourage her and give her the best tools possible as my budget allows. However, we have researched and concluded that although the Shure SM57 will be a great entry level microphone and we want to get the best that we can afford. We will have to wait on this purchase for a little while. We are excited about features such as the dynamic microphone cartridge with tailored frequency response that delivers clear reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments and the plug and play USB connectivity that allows for convenience of digital recording anywhere a computer can go and it is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
Happy Music Making,
Ceresa
#2 • Boone’s comment is:
The convenience of USB connections takes the pain away from connecting a microphone to an external sound card, particularly for laptop users.
As a laptop user, I often find it difficult to carry all my equipment around for an easy professional recording. Also, I might only want to record some lyrical ideas from the singer for an instrumental track. With my current selection of audio equipment, I carry my mbox2, with my laptop, and my Studio Projects mic around for quick recordings. I also usually need power supply because my batteries do not last for very long when powering the mbox2.
The Shure SM57+X2u USB Digital Bundle appears to take the extra weight away in my bag, whilst still being capable of recording professionally! Also, with less digital parts to connect to my laptop overall, I will have more time to record, be more productive, and worry less on my equipment and wires being in the way of other people!
#3 • Protilius’s comment is:
Yeah… You can say it…
“I am rock band!!!”
Given… you might not look as hot as a super sex icon swinging across your living room floor in pajamas, but at least you can record like one.
With the SM57-x2u you’ve got industry standard live performance ready to go in a nicely packaged portable bundle. This mic delivers industry standard performance naturally on the fly with absolutely no latency to confuse your likely already emotionally conflicted but incredibly talented vocalist.
No need to complicate things with unwanted latency… We have enough things to consider as producers, right?
So don’t take chances.
When it comes time to make all the pieces fit in a convenient and portable fashion, you know it’ll always boil down to the tried and true formulas when it comes to making it all work.
Come home to Shure… Its the one thing you can count on in such an unpredictable world.
Regards:
Protilius
#4 • spacehardwarerocks’s comment is:
The SM57….. You can never have too many 57’s. They are just such a great tool for recording just about anything. Their clarity, especially for the price, is unmatched. I am fortunate enough to have one of these but if I had even just one more my options could really expand. They are also great for live purposes. I’ve stuck the one I’ve had at a concert in front things ranging from a guitar amp to an alto sax and it sounds great either way. It is also extremely durable which is really key if you plan to use anything in a live setting.
That USB device also seems very innovative. I’ve seen those USB mics but i thought that the mic was probably really cheap quality. But if I could stick this adapter into any microphone that would be a dream come true. You could take it anywhere plug right in and record. This would be great since I’m going of to college and my recording rig doesn’t exactly fit in a dorm room. This would be great to have there or even at my home right now.
#5 • Andy Camp’s comment is:
I’ve been producing live and studio recordings since 1970. If I was allowed only one mic for the job, would be a Shure 57? Let’s see, we’ll rate the mic in it’s ability to do the job – from 1 to 10 (one being the lowest rating and ten being the highest):
1. Kick Drum – 10
2. Toms – 10
3. Snare – 10
4. Hi-Hat – 10
5. Bass Amp – 10
6. Guitar Amp – 10
7. Rock Vocals – 10
8. Leslie – 10
9. Close mic on cymbals – 10
10. Acoustic Piano – 10
Yeah I could get the job done……….Thanks to Shure for an affordable mic that would always get the job done even after you dropped it off the back of the truck.
Posted by Broadjam on May 20, 2009 in Broadjam Blog
my vote is for # 3 pro t !! he never stops working and he deserves to be hooked up ..his music is great !!
sincerely,
May 23, 2009/2:31 pmmargaret mcclure
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May 23, 2009/2:20 pmI have a Shure SM 58 and have been satisfied with its reliability and durability. iuse for saxophone primarily. However I would like to try bthe SM 57 cause I am always upgrading.
May 22, 2009/12:43 pmmy vote for #5
May 22, 2009/2:59 amI AM VOTING FOR ME.
May 21, 2009/9:00 am