Shure SM 57 vs Pyle PDMIC78 on Snare Drum
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- How does the Pyle PDMIC 78 compare to the venerable Shure SM57 for miking the snare drum? I set out to answer that question, trying to be as thorough and objective as possible. Additionally, I show you my exact signal chain from mic to Logic Pro, so you can see exactly how this test was done. If you're a drummer who is interested in finding out how to save money while still getting a good sound, please watch this. You may be surprised! Here are links to both mics:
Pyle PDMIC 78: www.amazon.com...
Shure SM 57: www.amazon.com...
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Greatest review I've seen on this microphone. The blind comparison was a great idea, I actually mixed the two up!
I definitely did the same. in other vids that ive watched the shure was seemed more flat then it did in this vid
Best review of this mic i've seen so far. This is surely a good buy for the buck, at that price you can't go wrong. I bought 4 of them and planning to get a 5 th one, they perform a charm on the kick. They are also good for miking electric guitar amps.
I can't believe Shure are able to rip of Pyle so blatantly!
Uh I hope this is a joke
I entirely agree - the Pyle has body AND detail that I really like!
Fantastic comparison, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for putting in all the effort to make this as objective as possible.
Glad u found it helpful! Surprising right?! :)
@@thecreativedrummer5546 Very! I do have one question. With the Pyle, are you using the stock cable (which I believe is XLR female-TRS male) or a different one?
@@carrots2793 I use an XLR to XLR cable into a tube mic pre.
I found a pair of these PDKM78’s online and the seller replaced the stock transformers with aftermarket/replacement transformers found in the SM57. They sound amazing!
Interesting
Hey, thanks for the video!.
I am surprised, before knowing the outcomes I would have chosen mic B because in my opinion it is more warm and full, mic A is a little bit high. Thanks again.
Nice demo, I also slightly preferred the Pyle over the Shure. I guessed which one was which because I've watched other reviews and the Pyle is known as a brighter sounding mic than the 57 and I could certainly hear that Mic B was brighter than Mic A. Some people will probably say it's "harsh" sounding, but you could always cut the high frequencies a bit, using a little EQ if it's too bright or harsh for you and make it sound very similar to the 57. For the money it's awesome!
I know right? You can't argue with the price! :)
Dude thats crazy !
I was positive that the pyle was Mic A. Mic B had so much more tone and bass in it and I was thinking it was because of the better quality in the mic. So obviously the more expensive one. But I was soooo wrong ! 😄
Thank you for this.
Btw, I also saw a video explaining how you can rewire/rebalance the Pyle mic with a bit of solder. You cant go wrong with that Pyle. I honestly like the sound from it so much better. Im happy its the cheaper one.
Stay safe out there
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I dropped my Pyle mic recently, and it went dead. I took it apart and found one of the wires had come loose at the solder joint in the capsule. I resoldered it and all is well. However, I did compare the innards against the Shure SM57, and the wires in the 57 are much thicker, so I think the build quality 57 is more robust overall.
@@thecreativedrummer5546 oh 💯%
The Pyle has cheap wires almost look like plastic. Parts are much cheaper. It still has a nice weight to it thou somehow.
When I balanced it I redid the wires with thicker ones.
@@USAlien234 você pode postar aqui o link do vídeo que você viu acerca da reconexão do pyle?
Years ago I unknowingly bought a counterfeit SM57 off eBay. I then bought a real SM57 from a music retailer in town. In comparing the two, I found the the cheaper (fake) mic had clearer highs while the Shure seemed to clip the top end. I was quite surprised as I often see SM57s used to mic guitars and instruments that are known for producing higher frequencies. I guess with the Shure’s emphasis on midrange, must be used to tame much of the instrument high frequencies?
I’d love to hear people’s responses.
The SM57 contains a transformer and a bunch of hot glue to fix that in place. I don't own a Pyle, but I believe it's transformerless, so that would probably explain the weight difference.
I'd also guess that the pyle has less midrange response because it doesn't have a transformer- it's not a coincidence that the famous "remove the transformer" mod for sm57s scoops out a noticeable amount of its midrange response, and overall gain- and perceptively because of that it seems to have more high end response. Anyway I don't know why I'm interjecting with all this other than because it's interesting to me. Thanks for the video, very helpful stuff!
Okay, in your last test against the Samson I thought the SM57 was worth spending twice the amount. In this comparison I wouldn’t spend nine times the price for the SM57 especially since I thought the Pyle PDMIC78 sounded better. I chose example B before Knew which one it was. Great video! Keep it up👍
Great review
Thanks!
WOW
I wasn´t sure to buy this pyle of shit but your review really convinced me
But I guess for some reason is cheap, maybe the construction?
The sm57 is probably significantly heavier because it has a transformer, while the pyle does not- that's my guess anyway
Correct.
Because they are so cheap I am happy to unscrew the body, create a near right-angle, secure the new shape with heat-shrink-wrap and then use them on the snare right under the hats where they reject the hats great!
Wow that's ambition for ya! Thanks!
I thought the Pyle sounded pretty good. A little crisper. Nice job.
Thank you
Hey man, how did you get that great drum sound from the Pyle? I just picked up one and might get 3 more to use as a kick mic, snare mic, and 2 overheads. I've been experimenting with it for a while now and I just can't seem to get the beautiful sound that you got. I am very new to recording, as this is my first microphone. I am running the mic into a 4-channel mixer and out of the mixer via 3.5-usb into my not-so-good laptop with an online program (Soundtrap). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Be sure your drums are tuned well before blaming your mic placement. Also make sure everything is in phase. Destructive interference can kill a drum tone
I like the pyle more than the sm57
I own a few Shure microphones and I also have bought a few of these Pyle microphones and other branded Chinese branded microphones... And there is a lot of there. I also find that many like the Pyle brand soundwise are comparable to Shure. Like you said in your video, is the build quality the same? I guess we'll find out over time... However, I will tell you that I rather bring couple of these mic's out for a live show and risk having them either get stolen or broken than one of my $100.00+ Shure mic's any day out of the week/weekend. Havea great week. 🙂
Yes the fact that the Shure SM57 weighs twice as much as the Pyle mic concerns me. Both the Shure SM57 and SM58 have earned high marks as workhorses on the road, due to their ability to take a beating. During my career I've seen these mics get dropped countless times and keep on working flawlessly. But I get your point....it's much less painful replacing a $12 mic than a $100 mic. As you said, time will tell!
Me too.. I like the sound if pyle
If this was micing a cabinet I'd be more interested.
awesome..thanks
Surprising isn't it? :)
@@thecreativedrummer5546 YEA,I purchased one when I seen thios ..Works well,ordering 4 more.
they are $39 now on amazon dec 2023
Yea they've gone up....still a bargain though.
Do I need a good pre amp to boost this mic¿¿ I find it sounds too low in a um22 behringer ..Funny thing is when i connect it with the xlr to 1/4 input it barely sounds.. when i conect it to the xlr input it sound somewhat "aceptable"
If you're not getting enough gain you might want to try this: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CL1Cloud--cloud-microphones-cl-1-cloudlifter-1-channel-mic-activator
@@thecreativedrummer5546 I sold that interface and bought tteh UMC202 HD, it sounds better and louder but still cant match the Audio Technica mic so, im definitely gonna buy your recomendation. Thanks bro!
not to pick on this dude, but it really drives me nuts to hear volume inconstancies on audio equipment videos
Not to pick on this dude, but it really drives me nuts when people misspell "inconsistencies." :)