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Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Dynamic Cardioid Instrument Microphone
Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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A Must-have Mic for Studio and Stage!

When you buy a Shure SM57, you've got a great dynamic microphone for life. Accounts of its heroic toughness lie at the center of countless music-industry legends, most of which are perfectly true. What's also true about the SM57 is that it sounds great on a wide variety of sources. A large percentage of the snare drums and many guitar cabinets and vocal tracks recorded in the last several decades owe their sound to the SM57. Try one and you'll find out why live sound professionals and seasoned studio engineers swear by the Shure SM57 more than any microphone on the planet.

Clear and present sound

From the biggest live stages to the top recording studios worldwide to the presidential podium, the Shure SM57 is one of the most widely used microphones the world over. One of the things that define the Shure SM57 as the quintessential workhorse microphone is its signature frequency response and presence boost. This natural presence boost brings out clarity in vocals, snap in snare drums, and bite in guitar amps. In general, you'll be able to use your SM57 on anything. In fact, it's common practice on many live stages to use the SM57 as a default microphone for everything.

Exceptional onstage and in the studio

The sound of the SM57 isn't the only thing that makes it a fantastic workhorse microphone. Its tight cardioid polar pattern gives you exceptional isolation. In fact, one of the reasons the Shure SM57 is such a popular snare drum microphone is that you can position it to reject the sound of the nearby hi-hat. But the SM57's stellar off-axis sound rejection is not only great in the studio. Onstage, it's easy to position the SM57 so that it won't pick up the sound of the PA, allowing you to get maximum gain before feedback.

Built to withstand serious abuse

Of course, you can't talk about Shure's SM57 without mentioning its heroic toughness. There are epic videos on YouTube and countless stories of people running SM57s over with trucks, dropping them from buildings, submerging them in salt water, and burying them in the Earth for months - all without so much as affecting their frequency responses. What that means to you is that the typical day-after-day, show-after-show abuse of any studio or stage is simply not a problem for this mighty mic. The reason you'll buy another and another Shure SM57 is that you'll keep finding more places where you can use them.

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

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 40Hz-15kHz
  • Output Impedance: 150 ohms
  • Color: Black
  • Connector: XLR
  • Dimensions: 6.34" x 1.68"
  • Weight: 0.63 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Mic clip
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SM57-LC

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Reviews

Rated 5/5
Old faithful
This is bought a lot for a reason. I'm sharing a video, any flaws are merely due to my lack of recording skills. I have a lot to learn but this mic ain't the problem.
Music background: Trumpet player for the paycheck. Guitar player for the fun.
Rated 5/5
Just Getting Started
I wanted to try to get an old school rock-n-roll vibe and purchased this based off of the recommendation from several YouTube Channels. I am just beginning with recording but have truly enjoyed my journey so far. I have really enjoyed experimenting with mixing mic recordings with direct recording from my Line 6 Helix. I have still tons to learn but this mic has put some extra flare and life in my mixes.
Rated 5/5
Still a rockin' bargain
I heartily agree with the reviewer who extols both the SM57 and SM58. Nearly identical and both of them rock-solid reliable and versatile, and both still incredible bargains. I've used all kinds of mikes down the decades from U47 to SM57. These days mostly I use an AKG 414---except on some occasions when I want a quick 'n' easy setup to get a particular punchy, clean sound. Off goes the phantom power and out come the old reliable Shure $ dynamics!
Here's a link to a recent video I posted to YT using a 57 on the guitar and a 58 on vocal. I'm sure a pro studio setup and engineer would make for a slicker product, but this sounds decent enough. To me, at least!
Music background: Multi-instrumental performer for 61 years now, songwriter, amateur producer & engineer
Rated 5/5
A great all-around microphone even for acoustic guitar!
This was a fantastic solution for my audio capture problem on my YouTube channel. Using a shotgun mic or lavaliere mics just don't cut it, nor the typical USB mics found commonly on Zoom calls. The SM57 is a GREAT performer for voice as well as capturing sound from my amp. This absolutely upped the quality of audio on my YT vids. When I play fingerstyle acoustic, it works well by itself but I also use an in-line mic preamp to boost signal. I purchased the SM57 with the Sweetwater bundle (SM57, 15 foot XLR cable and mic stand). Thanks to Adam Hunter (prior to my purchase) to answer my question about the SM57 with acoustic guitar: it IS all about placement!
Rated 5/5
Great mics
Recently employed these mics to capture the sound of marimba and trumpet. The frequency response was excellent for the performance. The band was set close to a Bose L1 system but we had no feedback issues. SM57s are versatile and solid workhorses. They are not on the level of a high quality condenser, but if you know to place them, you get excellent results.
Music background: 40 years as musician, entertainment, recording engineer, DJ and live sound technician