I heard that the 57 is the "swiss army" of the mics, and now I can say that's true. I sing in a rock band that plays very loud, and I decided to purchase a supercadioid. Between all the options, the Beta 57A appeared as the best choice for me. Sounds great, it has a lot of gain before feedback, and a very bright sound, all in a very solid structure. After a rehearsal or a live show, I think I had a great choice.