I tried the SM57 direct to TD first. The results weren't pleasing for my taste. My subsequent study of the SM57's response curves (with and without proximity effect) have given me some insight as to why the direct-to-TD results weren't pleasing for my taste. Its also given me insight as to why my years of miking instruments with an SM57 (as a soundman) in live settings haven't been terribly satisfying. When close miking, the SM57s strongest response is at the boomy frequency of 200Hz. Rolling off the bass to control the boomy frequencies suppresses the low bass frequencies much more than necessary or desirable.
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