The versatile and rugged Shure SM57 is an industry standard for performance and recording, it is an exceptional instrument microphone and vocal microphone.
The legendary Shure SM57 is exceptional for musical instrument pickup and vocals. With its bright, clean sound and contoured frequency response, the Shure SM57 microphone is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording.
Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this “workhorse” the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.
Key Features
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
Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
Replacement cartridge: R57
Microphone Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: Tailored
Form Factor: Handheld & Mountable
Model Line: SM
Applications:
Bass Amp
Guitar Amp
Harmonica
Acoustic String Instruments
Brass / Woodwinds
Drums / Percussion
Cardioid dynamic instrument microphone offers clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments. Features include contoured frequency response for rich vocal pickup, background noise reduction, and a pneumatic shock mount system.
The Shure 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.
The Shure SM57 is a popular dynamic microphone that is often used in recording studios and live performances. It has a cardioid polar pattern, which means that it picks up sound primarily from the front of the microphone, and reduces pickup from the sides and rear. This makes it ideal for vocals and instruments that need to be isolated from other sounds in a recording.
Shure SM57s are also commonly used for miking amplifiers and drums, especially the snare drum. In live performances, sound engineers will typically use several SM57s at once to mic an entire drum kit so that different drum sounds can be picked up from different angles.
Sometimes called the “Swiss Army knife” of microphones because it’s so versatile. It’s been used on recordings by artists such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana, and has been a mainstay of the live sound industry for decades. If you’re looking for a microphone that can do it all, the SM57 is great because it can be used in a variety of recording and performance applications. It has a frequency response that ranges from 40 Hz to 15 kHz, which allows for good reproduction across all vocal ranges.
This makes the SM57 great for both live performances and studio work. The cardioid polar pattern ensures that the microphone will pick up your vocals or instrument from only one side, reducing noise that could interfere with the sound. This Mic also responds well to other instruments that it may be placed near, and can handle high volumes without introducing distortion into your recording.
Featuring a satin chrome finish and a black mount. They come with a switch that allows you to tailor the tone of your recording. If you need something durable and versatile, the SM57 is an excellent choice for live or studio use as it can be used with any instrument as well as vocals.
