Shure SM57 vs. Beyerdynamic TG I51 Comparison (Versus Series)

VersusArticle
Written By Bandrew Scott

Today I compare the legendary Shure SM57 against the new kid on the block the Beyerdynamic TG I51. The SM57 holds it's own in many aspects, but if you're looking for a less aggressive tone, the TG I51 may be the route to go.

Buy the Beyerdynamic TG I51 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/tgi51
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/tgi51

Buy the Shure SM57 Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sm57
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm57

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

00:00 - Intro to Versus Series
00:30 - Build Quality
01:15 - Blind Comparison
02:18 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:15 - Polar Pattern Tests
03:55 - Background Noise Tests
04:15 - Distance Tests
05:18 - Handling Noise Tests
05:14 - Plosive Tests
05:39 - Music Tests
07:11 - Winner & Use Case Discussion
10:17 - Summary
12:19 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

https://www.bandrewscott.com/
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