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Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Dynamic Microphone with Cardioid Pickup Pattern, 40Hz-15kHz Frequency Response, Low Impedance, Includes Stand Adapter, and Zippered Carrying Case
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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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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
Rated 5/5

Sm57

I grew up on Sm57's & Sm58's and given the mid-range that's typically needed for the average listener and what they use these days to listen through, and the quality of eq & other devices to sculpt the sound, I see no viable reason to use any other microphone(s) I have at my disposal. I'm sure there will be those that will disagree, but I see the end results and how you get there is what we are talking about here. I also doubt anyone including top engineers can tell buy hearing a piece of music can tell what microphone was used. So, case in point, find what works for you, your ears and your pocketbook then run with it. Great Job & great service from the folks @ Sweetwater. I only wish for a location in the Atlanta Area.

I'll be back!
Music background: Songwriter/ Composer/engineer. etc....
Rated 5/5

Most Recorded Snare Mic Used.

I purchased this Shure Sm57 for my snare drum and have to say it works great and makes my snare sound amazing. Definitely recommend this mike and as always the service and reps at Sweetwater are the best.
Music background: Professional
Rated 5/5

The Greatest Microphone of All Time

You can record just about anything with a 57. I have heard them used with good results on everything from their classic applications such as Snare drums and Amplifier Cabinets, to less obvious sources such as Acoustic Guitars, Toms, Kicks, High Hats, Saxophones, various brass instruments like Trumpets and Trombones, Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Pianos, Rhodes, Leslie Speakers, as a crushed mono room mic... Basically, if you don't know what mic to use, try a 57. You can get amazing vocals with this mic too. Use a pop filter in front of it and have your singer give some space between themselves and the mic. The sound will clean up beautifully. On guitar cabs, if there is too much low end where it sounds muddy, pull it back. It will clean up. Just spend a little time on mic placement and you will be rewarded for your efforts.
Music background: Musician Songwriter Producer
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