Shure SM57 Cardioid dynamic microphone

Shure | Setting the standard

It’s no exaggeration to refer to Shure’s SM Series microphones as the industry standard. SM microphones have been carrying the torch for great sound for decades, at legendary performances both live and in the studio. When you want to know you’ve purchased a microphone that will stand the test of time — whether in durability or in sound quality — look no further than Shure’s SM Series.

A 57 on a guitar amp — a familiar sight at live gigs and studio dates!

Workhorse

Talk about the SM57, and words like “workhorse” and “legendary” come up. Shure built this exceptionally versatile microphone to produce a clean sound with bright coloration — ideal for putting some pop into vocals and instruments. The SM57’s cardioid pattern picks up the sound you want while minimizing sound from extraneous sources. That makes it a great choice for recording instruments like guitars and drums.

Built to last

The construction of the SM57 further clarifies the sound — a pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down on handling noise. And how about reliability? Can’t beat this mic — it’s proven itself over millions of miles of touring and millions of gigs.

Features

Overview: The Shure SM57 is a rugged professional microphone designed for live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording applications. It’s the industry standard for miking amplified or acoustic instruments, as well as percussion. This SM57-LC model comes with a swiveling stand mount and a zippered carrying bag.

Pickup Pattern: The SM57 is has a cardioid polar pattern, which picks up the most sound from directly in front of the microphone, and some sound from the sides. This makes it less susceptible to feedback.

Construction: The microphone has a durable die cast steel construction with a dark gray matte finish. It has a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen. The advanced pneumatic shock mount system minimizes the transmission of vibration and handling noise.

Mounting: The SM57 comes with a swiveling stand mount, which provides a secure mount to a floor stand or a boom stand. The microphone slips into the swivel mount, which lets you tilt the microphone forward or backward over 180°.

Connector: The Shure SM57 has a 3-pin male XLR connector. No microphone cable is included in this package.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz
• Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid (unidirectional)
• Output Impedance: 310 ohms
• Sensitivity (at 1000Hz): -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV)
• Weight: 10 ounces