The Crimson Audio Orange SM57/SM58 Modification is a Front End Audio exclusive, custom tuned transformer for your Shure SM57 or SM58, already mounted in a replacement handle. Simple to install, the Orange modification handle offers a rich and rounded more ribbon like sound, while remaining familiar.
The Crimson Audio Orange SM57/SM58 Modification handle really changes and elevates the standard SM57 and SM58. We all know, own, and love the Shure SM57 and Shure SM58. Whether at home or professional studios, the SM57 and SM58 have been go to mics for guitar cabs, snare drums, vocals, and more. However, we sometimes want a little more richness, depth, or air from these mics. Sometimes we want a little less, like a little less mid honk. Introducing Crimson Audio! Crimson Audio, along with the help of Front End Audio, has designed a series of fantastic transformers, pre loaded in replacement handles, ready to evolve your SM57 and SM58!
How does the Orange handle sound?
The Crimson Audio Orange SM57/SM58 Modification handle provides a full bodied and warm character, that gives your the SM57 and SM58 a more ribbon like sound. A deeper low end, smooth rich mids, and a soft yet airy top end, making it sing on guitar cabs, and adds meat to a snare. It also performs very well on kick drums, spot micing on hats, and on vocals. Pair your Orange 57 with a Crimson Audio Transformers Mogaine, and experience the 57 like you never thought possible! The Crimson Audio Transformers Orange will make you fall in love all over again. Want more!? Don't forget about the other modifications handles that we offer. Check out the White.SM, Yellow.SM and Blue.SM mods, brought to you from Crimson Audio and Front End Audio!
Crimson Audio Ornage SM57/SM58 Modification Options
Front End Audio has made it easy to build the modification handle of your choice. However if you have any question please reach out to us and we will be happy to assit you in deciding what options best fit your needs.
- Select Your Cartridge: Add either an SM57 or SM58 cartridge (with our without grill) to your handle. Many times we find customers will have a extra SM57 or SM58 laying around their studio that they dont mind using for this modification. If this your situation, then there is no need to add a cartidge. Howerver, if you dont want to canabilize one of your existing microphones then this is your solution.
- Add a Granelli Audio Labs Handle: The Granelli Handle option is a 90 degree elbow that works seamlessly with the Crimson modification. It gives your mic a 90 degree angle to help improve your mic-placement options on drums, guitar amps and bass cabinets. This is a super cool addition which adds versatility to your microphone.
- Modification: This unique modification is not only affordable, but easy to do yourself. It only takes a couple minutes with some very basic soldering skills. However, if you want to skip the extra work or don't have the tools, then we are happy to do the modification for you. When Front End Audio does the modification we will QC all parts, assemble the microphone, QC the finished microphone, secure it in its own zippered mic bag*, and get it on the way to you typically within 1-2 business days - so you are ready to go right out of the box!
*Zipper mic bag is included for free only when Front End Audio does the modification.
Crimson Audio Orange SM57/SM58 Modification Features
- Made it the USA
- Custom Transformer, Preloaded in replacement handle
- Easy to install
- Color Coded XLR connector for easy identification (Same as the SM57/SM58)
- Laser etched Crimson logo on handle
Crimson Audio Orange SM57/SM58 Modification Includes
- Crimson Audio Orange Handle
- Selected Options
- Instalation Guide
- Manufacturer Warranty
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A great affordable way to transform a microphone
Jul 29th 2024Like a lot of engineers I have a lot of SM57s. I tried the Orange handle and it's become a favorite on snare drum. It really add a nice bit of "weight" to the sound. I often combine with an Yellow handle on the bottom of the snare, where the extra brightness really adds to the "snap" No brainer purchase, and installation is simple.
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It actually works quite well
Jul 24th 2024I have the exact Shure SM57 with the Granelli, but without the Crimson orange upgrade, so could do a direct comparison. The Crimson transformer adds a lot. Very surprised, but mostly delighted. Smooth, even response both on the low and high end, lacking in the stock unit.
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The Smoothest of the Bunch
Apr 17th 2024The Crimson orange mod is the smoothest and thickest sounding compared to the other Crimson mods. Killer on bright sources that need taming. I use the orange mod with the 545 capsule for jazz snare and paired with the yellow mod on guitar cabinets. The orange sounds similar to a ribbon, but not as extreme. All the Crimson mods take SM57 to noticeably different sonic territories.
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Crimson Orange 57 mod
Jan 7th 2023Most engineers that have been around a while have an extra 57 or two around so this is the least expensive way ever to diversify your mic locker with a new go to guitar mic. Electric guitar often sounded a bit fizzy on top with stock 57s so the thicker sound of the Orange Mod is just what is needed. If anyone wants to record electric guitar in our studio, the Crimson Orange Modded 57 is the 1st mic that goes on the cab. I'd say 80% of the guitar and sometimes bass cabs that I record use at least 1 of these mics.
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CRIMSON AUDIO ORANGE SM57/SM58 MODIFICATION
Dec 17th 2022Great sounding, more low end, less high mid spike, very pleased with this variation of the sm57.
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Eliminates need for EQ, pleasant break up when pushed hard
Oct 26th 2022Feels just like you are pushing a SM58, but you get a little more low-mid and presence, very smooth sounding. Eliminates my need for an EQ which is awesome. Nice break up, making it sound ribbon like when pushed hard. Quality product and great service too. Easy install if you can do basic soldering. Highly recommend this for those who like a 58 but often bump the low-mid and presence with an EQ. FYI it has a black wire that is not needed in all situations. You can either body ground it or clip/tape it up out of the way.. #TriggerWarning coming 12/21/22
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A really easy mod that sounds great.
Feb 11th 2022The Crimson Audio Orange mod turns a modern 57 into an older Sm57 unidyne with less honk. I use these on guitar and Tom bottom the white mod is killer on snare.
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the best choice for this magnificent microphone
Nov 25th 2021over the years I have tried several SM57s, and I have noticed how the quality has changed a lot, mainly with the passage of production from the United States to Mexico. The transformer was simply changed. This Orange interpretation of the SM57 returns the original sound of the SM57 Unidyne III in an interpretation with a greater range of frequencies both high (softening them) and low, the best choice for this magnificent microphone, absolutely recommended for both vocals and players. acoustic and electric or percussive instruments.
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Great Mod to a Stock SM57
Oct 25th 2021I was pleasantly surprised with this transformer mod. It adds a bit of low end and takes away some of the "honk" and grittiness from the highs from the stock 57. It's like having built-in EQ, making it much easier to post-process.
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