I spent an hour trying to find specifications of EMU 1818, no success. Then I tried to find information about APRO 500, which is a vitamin pill. A-500PRO would be a keyboard, which I suppose is what you are using :o)
But still..
Does 1818 not have phantom power? Anyway, Shure sm57 is a dynamic mic, which can't use phantom, only condenser mics use phantom.
I don't understand why you would need a mixer? It may be handy sometimes, but if you're on a budget, why spent money on that? You're not recording vocals and bass at the same time, are you? Also, you're not telling if you're micing an amp or recording directly into SONAR.
Are you working alone or recordintg a band?
Depending on the 1818s inputs, it may be you need a pre-amp for the bass.
I don't know what's your definition of "high quality", but as the only mic sm57 is usable, but maybe not very high quality for vocals.
post edited by Kalle Rantaaho - 2012/06/24 06:15:07