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Guitar amp & bass amps microphone

Polar Pattern:
A cardioid polar pattern is useful at isolating the sound and controlling feedback.

Frequency Response:
A shaped frequency response adds a presence and brightness to the sound.

Cartridge Type:
A dynamic cartridge is best because it’s unlikely to distort under normal sound pressure levels, regardless of where the mic is placed in relation to the amplifier, or how loud the amplifier is turned up.

Tips:
You see SM57s all the time on guitar and bass amps, but did you know that the frequency response of a guitar amp resembles that of the human voice? That’s why sometimes, you’ll see vocalists use the SM57 too. In fact, it has the same cartridge as our go-to live vocal mic, the SM58, but the grill of the SM58 gives it a slightly different frequency response.

Product suggestions from value-priced to feature-rich:
PGA57, SM57, BETA®27, BETA®56A, BETA®57A, KSM313