Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The SM57 is the most famous of instrument mics. It’s clean 40Hz-15kHz response has made it the mic of choice for generations. It’s a proven performer on guitar/bass amps, brass, harmonicas, snares, toms, and congas, but it’s not uncommon to see vocalists reach for it, too. It features a cardioid pattern, dynamic element, and a presence peak at around 6.5kHz. Despite all the microphones available today, the SM57 remains universally accepted.
The legendary Shure SM57 is exceptional for musical instrument pickup and vocals. With its bright, clean sound and contoured frequency response, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording.
The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.
Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.
The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.
Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.
- Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
- Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
- Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
- Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
- Extremely durable under the heaviest use
- Replacement cartridge: R57
Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone Features:
- The most popular dynamic microphone on the planet
- Great workhorse microphone live or in the studio
- Excellent for capturing the sound of virtually any instrument or sound source
- Especially suitable for close-miking of instrument amps and speakers
- Perfect for studio applications
- Natural presence peak brings out extra clarity in vocals and many instruments
- Built to withstand the harshest conditions, wear, and abuse
- For use both as a handheld microphone and with a stand mount
- Tight cardioid polar pattern provides excellent gain before feedback
- MA25D mic clip included
Tech Specs
- Microphone Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 40Hz-15kHz
- Output Impedance: 150 ohms
- Color: Black
- Connector: XLR
- Weight: 0.63 lbs.
- Included Accessories: Mic clip