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The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:10 am
by Pure L_Archive
has anyone done this?
from what i've read, it's supposed to make the sm57 more like an sm7.
sounds interesting anyway.
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:19 am
by unarmedman_Archive
Is there a link to the article?
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:48 pm
by walkerduct_Archive
You should really try it to the 58. It's more mod.
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:25 pm
by dan_Archive
Yes, I did the mod on a 57. As the article stated, it was worlds better than a normal 57. The bottom end was present (for once) and it was useable. Unfortunately, a 57 is still a 57, even if it's covered in glitter and is wearing an 80s prom dress.
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:42 pm
by stewie_Archive
Thread on the TapeOp forum about it (pics on it too, which may help...)
http://messageboard.tapeop.com/viewtopic.php?t=32897
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:36 am
by thebookofkevin_Archive
druqks.
thanks for the link.
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:21 am
by jib_Archive
Ok.
Who go first?
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:22 pm
by stewie_Archive
I just modded an SM57 tonight (exciting Saturday night, eh?).
The bottom end indeed exists now, and I would even consider using the mic for vocals now. I also tried it on a piccolo snare and it went from dull cardboard floppiness to having a decent enough "crack" and a worthwhile attack.
Definitely a worthwhile few minutes to spend.
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:59 pm
by stewie_Archive
BTW, watch out when you initially remove the XLR connector at the back of the mic. The screw on mine was very hard to remove and it broke with the pressure which I applied when trying to remove it.
Now I'm left with no option but to superglue the connector back in. Cheap fuckin mic.
The new Tape0p SM57 mod
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 4:42 pm
by thebookofkevin_Archive
stewie wrote:BTW, watch out when you initially remove the XLR connector at the back of the mic. The screw on mine was very hard to remove and it broke with the pressure which I applied when trying to remove it.
Now I'm left with no option but to superglue the connector back in. Cheap fuckin mic.
I'm doing this mod right now (water's boiling), and I think I know why your screw snapped off.
You're not supposed to remove the screw, just unscrew it all the way and then use plyers to get the connector out.
I'll let you guys know what I think when it's done
