Recommend mic to go with loudbox mini

[rickcrna]

Can I get recommendations for a good mic to use with a Loudbox Mini amp for in-home practice and personal enjoyment. Am thinking along the lines of the Shure SM57 or something similar. This would be for a Martin HD-28 and OM-28.

Thanks
Rick

[guitarwebguy]

Kind of depends on what you are really looking for and how much you want to spend! For my guitar I’ve used a SE Electronics SE8 (condenser)that worked great but does need 48v phantom ..... and have a Heil PR35 that works great with vocals as well as an instrument mic but really requires a mixer to get the best sound out of it

[Al Acuff]

An SM57 is a good choice. It's a classic mic that can be found in every professional recording studio. Inexpensive, reliable, and versatile.

[RockerDuck]

If you only play at home, then the Shure Sm58 or Sennheiser 835. Both are the same price and made for male vocals. The Sm57 is very directional and you have to be right on it to sing, whereas the ones I suggested are better microphones.

[roylor4]

Originally Posted by RockerDuck

If you only play at home, then the Shure Sm58 or Sennheiser 835. Both are the same price and made for male vocals. The Sm57 is very directional and you have to be right on it to sing, whereas the ones I suggested are better microphones.

Well, while it's true the SM57 is more directional, it's not a lesser mic than the sm58. It's smaller pattern actually makes it better as an instrumental mic than the other two. I believe the OP is wanting to mic his guitars - can the OP confirm this?

[merlin666]

Fishman also sells a "Songwriter" combo that includes a mic which is likely perfectly matched to the amp. That's the Audio-Technica M4000S dynamic microphone.

[rickcrna]

The mic would be used solely for guitar. I can’t sing worth a **** so no need for vocal amplification.

Rick

[Nick84]

Originally Posted by rickcrna

The mic would be used solely for guitar. I can’t sing worth a **** so no need for vocal amplification.

Rick

Another vote for the Shure SM57 for the guitar

[JakeStone]

Originally Posted by Nick84

Another vote for the Shure SM57 for the guitar

Yep.. Great choice

[roylor4]

SM57 hard to beat for this application without phantom power.

[Per Burström]

Difference between SM57 and SM58: https://www.shure.com/en-US/performa...8-and-the-sm57

I have neither so I can't comment on them, I do have a "SM58 clone" though in the form of a JTS PDM-3. In my home studio I use a RØDE M3 condenser for the acoustic guitar. It's great for the price, and it can be powered with a 9 V battery if you don't have phantom power. It will feedback easier than a dynamic mic though, but if you can avoid that it's far superior to a dynamic microphone like the one I have. Playing at home I have successfully used the M3 for the guitar without feedbacking while having my Mackie Freeplay Live behind me at pretty high volume, but with my body between the amp and the M3.

Hope that helps a little at least!
/Per

[C-ville Brent]

I've had a Loudbox Artist (next size up) for several years that I got to practice with because someone didn't appreciate the PA ( Fender Passport) set up in the dining room. I've used several microphones through it for vocals and they all sound fine with their own characteristic sound. I would use the mic you plan on using during a performance so you get used to its characteristics. I generally use a Sure SM58 Beta.

[rickcrna]

Thank you all for your comments. I’ve ordered the Shure SM57 so we’ll see how it works out.

Rick