How to Do the "TapeOp" Shure SM57 Mod
Channel: DIY Recording Equipment
Date: 2011-09-17

A FREE, and super-easy way to improve your SM57.

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The SM57 and (SM58) is a great mic, but the performance can be noticeably improved by simply removing the stock transformer. Keep in mind this will void your warranty with Shure.

I find the modded mic to be much smoother and less "honky"--almost indiscernible from the SM7b.

This mod was not my invention! Thanks to TapeOp magazine for the original idea.