SM-57- Real vs Fake and Mod Links

The following is  multi-purpose, multi-topic, Shure sm-57 and sm-58 post.   Real vs Fake (I like mine real), modifications, and random info to help you (and me) not get ripped off and make better records.

 Real vs Fake   

-A pdf with German and English on Fake vs Real- 

-A site that does a good run down of Fake vs Real- 

Mods

-DIY Recording Equipment List of Mods- this led me down the 57 Rabbit Hole-

-GearSlutz Take on the 57 TAB-Funkenwerk Transformer Mod- (buy the transformer here from Mercenary Audio)

-GearSlutz Take on the TapeOp Mod-

-The Hux Capacitor's take on the TapeOp Mod- 

-TapeOp Message Board on the Mod- with instructions on making a remote transformer insert

-Recording Mag's Impedance Mod Article- Really indepth

-The Granelli G5790 Mod Kit- Elbow/90 degree 57

-Recording Hacks General Info on 57- Excellent Resource and FAQ