Shure SM57 vs AKG P170 – Detailed Voice, Guitar, and Bass Amp Comparison
This is my detailed comparison of the Shure SM57 and the @AKGAcoustics P170 for voice, guitar, and bass amp recording.
In this comparison, I look at unprocessed and processed audio using three preamps/channel strips – the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6, ART Voice Channel (Tube Preamp), and the DBX 286s. Using the three preamps, a compare voice, guitar amp, and bass recordings without processing so you can hear the character available from both the SM57 and P170. I also demonstrated the effect of both plugin and outboard processing to give you an idea of how these two legendary mics respond to Compression, EQ, and De-essing.
I wrap up with physical tests on both the SM57 and P170 for working distance, proximity, handling noise, background, and off-axis rejection.
After watching this comparison, you will have an understanding of where these two microphones popular for home, project, and professional studio recording might fit into your mic locker.
Thanks for checking out my comparison of the SM57 and P170!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing the SM57 and P170
01:01 Unprocessed Audio Comparisons for Voice with 3 Preamps
04:21 Guitar Amp Recordings and Analysis – Rock Guitar
06:41 Guitar Amp Recordings and Analysis – Blues Guitar
08:45 Bass Amp Recordings and Analysis
10:41 Processed Audio Demonstration – Scarlett 8i6 with Neutron 3 Plugin
12:31 Processed Audio Demonstration using the ART Voice Channel
14:10 Processed Audio Demonstration using the DBX 286s
15:39 Physical Tests Comparing the SM57 with the P170
22:11 Do you need the SM57 or the P170 or Both – My Thoughts
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Originally posted by UCh-K1MW0tm2dHR8C1hN5WPw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKBoYBWGYwM
Wow the p170 sounds a lot better on the dist guitar ngl
Sounds crunchier and less fizzy
Maybe it’s me but the Dbx really brought the qualities closer together between the two.
The sm57 sounds more siblant
Quite an old video but I guess it's worth trying – which Ampeg is that? BA112? BA110? Sounds really mean for such an affordable combo
I dont have a p170 but I have SM57's and other condenser and i'll say I think this is a bit misleading. To get the SM57's up to a similar level needs more gain and it introduces significantly more noise.
dang you said the AKG sounded thinner? Sounded fuller bodied in almost every instance.
Does Shure sm57 or P170 good for classic guitars ?
I think both are ideal.
I don’t think I’d ever choose the SM57 for overheads or a choir.
But the P170 could be used for those applications.
So the P170 looks like it could have more applications being a small diaphragm condenser mic.
But the SM57 is a great dynamic mic designed for instruments.
An industry standard for a very good reason.
I’d have both at my disposal.
Sir Thank you for your great review on both of the microphone but I'm Tabla and acoustic guitar player so please suggest me which one is best for Live Instrument Performance in Crowded Area Like Band Performance Orchestra etc ???????????
I prefer the SM57. Also, no 48v phantom power supply needed.
Hi Newbee , What if I had 1 of ea plugged into a Focusrite recording a Rav Vast Drum?
P170 is for acoustic guitar and wind instrument mic. This is not for amps.
I’ve been trying to find a good pencil microphone for voice acting, that doesn’t need a heavily treated room.
hi sir! thanks for the vid. I am looking forward for your EQ, compressor, etc tutorial 🙂