I was reading about how the old Shure Unidyne IIIs were made in the USA and sound superior to the current Mexican made SM57s. I wanted another 57 anyway so I figured I'd see if there are any differences. This 1976 mic was on ebay in awesome shape with all the original packaaging stuff for just a little more than a new 57 so I had to get it.
Anyway here are some quick clips. I used my LP custom into an Engl Blackmore into my orange 1x12 with a vinttage 30. Clips were recorded quickly. Itried to get the mics close to the same position, but I obviously couldn't get them 100%.
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
Both mics sound good. The Unidyne sounds a bit beefier and the SM57 sounds brighter.
Yep, but the SM57 was slightly closer to the center so Ill have to do some more experimenting. I'm happy with the purchase though, it's a cool looking vintage mic that's made in the USA for almost the same price as the current sm57.
They don't sound very similar at all to me. The Unidyne definitely sounds a lot better there. The SM57 sounds harsh there. But I wouldn't judge the mics from that, some mics are just really finnicky about placement.
