FWIW my preference is the 57 in the 'any given situation' scenario.
I can make a 57 sound like a 58 if needed, and not worry about transients so much.
Going the other way is more difficult, in my experience.

Using an SM-58 on a snare scares me .. a 57 not so much.

On vocals, either is fine. I prefer the sound of my own voice using a 57, but some other people I work with prefer a 58 on their vocals.
All mics are different.
Guess that's why there are so many options available. Kinda funny, since the 'guts' of a 57 are much like a 58 .. yet they sound/behave differently.

If anyone ever asks me what mic they should buy first, my un-hesitated response is an SM-57





Last edited by rharv; 05/21/17 10:25 AM.
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome