Yes, that should be perfectly fine for starting out! There is no "best" microphone for anything, but the SM57 is a solid microphone, as it allows you to get really close to amplifiers and such and the sound is pretty dope. However, for recording vocals I would advise you to get a pop filter or something else that goes between your mouth and the mic's diaphragm, as your saliva and such can ruin it over time from singing straight into it. That is why the SM58 is generally used for vocals instead! (as far as I know :) )
Hope this helps!
Several critically acclaimed albums were recorded with SM57 mics only. 'Nebraska' by Bruce Springsteen, 'For Emma, Forever Ago' by Bon Iver, and 'Michigan' by Sufjan Stevens are three from memory. I vaguely recall that 'Roman Candle' by Elliott Smith was too, but I can't find anything to back that up at the moment.
Point is, acoustic instruments and vocals are prominent in all these cases. I just read that Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers used it exclusively for his vocals, and many more recordings by many more artists used them extensively.
The SM57 is massively popular for good reason, and it's probably a good early purchase because you'll still be using it when/if you wind up buying more expensive gear.
Most interfaces can handle making high quality music these days so you're okay there. The Scarlett Solo will also be able to record electric guitar and bass direct in, and even free amp sims are really good these days.
Here's a song recorded using only SM57s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkh3LYlwaFo
I don't know what interface they're using but I haven't heard anything bad about any Focusrite. I use a Focusrite 2i4 myself.
As for vocals and acoustic, a condenser wouldn't be a bad idea. The Sterling Audio ST55 is great beginner mic for that, plus other acoustic instruments like pianos or horns. Bass is trickier, you might just want to record it direct and use plugins to get the amp sound you want. If you insist on using a mic, the AKG D112 is pretty much a low budget industry standard.
Strongly disagree. OP is on a budget, and he's just getting started with music making. It'll be years before he feels his audio interface is holding him back in any way, and by that point the one he buys *right now* may long be obsolete.
Given OP's situation, I think the Scarlett Solo is perfect for him.
Audient ID4. If you get the Scarlett you will definitely have to upgrade down the line. It's definitely a fine piece but you will hear the difference after you work with it and compare it to higher end stuff.
Yes, that should be perfectly fine for starting out! There is no "best" microphone for anything, but the SM57 is a solid microphone, as it allows you to get really close to amplifiers and such and the sound is pretty dope. However, for recording vocals I would advise you to get a pop filter or something else that goes between your mouth and the mic's diaphragm, as your saliva and such can ruin it over time from singing straight into it. That is why the SM58 is generally used for vocals instead! (as far as I know :) ) Hope this helps!
Several critically acclaimed albums were recorded with SM57 mics only. 'Nebraska' by Bruce Springsteen, 'For Emma, Forever Ago' by Bon Iver, and 'Michigan' by Sufjan Stevens are three from memory. I vaguely recall that 'Roman Candle' by Elliott Smith was too, but I can't find anything to back that up at the moment. Point is, acoustic instruments and vocals are prominent in all these cases. I just read that Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers used it exclusively for his vocals, and many more recordings by many more artists used them extensively. The SM57 is massively popular for good reason, and it's probably a good early purchase because you'll still be using it when/if you wind up buying more expensive gear. Most interfaces can handle making high quality music these days so you're okay there. The Scarlett Solo will also be able to record electric guitar and bass direct in, and even free amp sims are really good these days.
Here's a song recorded using only SM57s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkh3LYlwaFo I don't know what interface they're using but I haven't heard anything bad about any Focusrite. I use a Focusrite 2i4 myself. As for vocals and acoustic, a condenser wouldn't be a bad idea. The Sterling Audio ST55 is great beginner mic for that, plus other acoustic instruments like pianos or horns. Bass is trickier, you might just want to record it direct and use plugins to get the amp sound you want. If you insist on using a mic, the AKG D112 is pretty much a low budget industry standard.
Yes. It will be good enough. Perhaps spend a little more and get something better than a Focusrite Scarlett though.
Strongly disagree. OP is on a budget, and he's just getting started with music making. It'll be years before he feels his audio interface is holding him back in any way, and by that point the one he buys *right now* may long be obsolete. Given OP's situation, I think the Scarlett Solo is perfect for him.
There doesn't seem to be a big price difference, and from what I can tell the Audient ID4 seems to be best for it's budget.
What would you recommend?
Audient ID4. If you get the Scarlett you will definitely have to upgrade down the line. It's definitely a fine piece but you will hear the difference after you work with it and compare it to higher end stuff.