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

My Microphones

My mic closet isn't the deepest, but I have decent tools to make decent recordings, especially some of the space/jam/esoteric joints I record to hard drives. Below are links to articles, links, and reviews on the mics I own.

------Rode NT-1a------

Manual pdf-

Tape Op Review-

------Audio Technica Pro 37------

Manual pdf-

Tape Op review- Steve Albini called this the best mic under $200 period.

------Sennheiser e602-----

Blog Post on this mic

------Shure SM 57------

Manual pdf-

------Shure SM 58------

Manual pdf-

------AKG D112 (on loan)------

Manual pdf-

------AKG D200------

Blog post on this mic