Shure SM57LC Dynamic Microphone

A snare crack. An arpeggiated chord. A powerful saxophone solo. Whether on stage or in the studio, the notes that flow from your instrument connects your audience on a visceral level. And such sounds need a mic that can handle its strength. For every acoustic condition, the SM57 delivers the power of your playing to every fan in the house.

Go ahead. Play hard.

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

The SM57 is a popular chooice for a professional musician who wants to mic up their amplified or acoustic instrument such as a guitar amp or bass amp, saxophone, trumpet or drums. It is used on stages and in studios around the world.

How does it sound? – the contoured frequency response with its presence rise, helps the instrument cut better through the main mix. The extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and will simply record what you point at it while rejecting sound from the rear.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• (1) SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
• (1) Swivel Stand adapter
• (1) Zippered pouch/bag

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: SM57-LC Includes stand adapter and zippered pouch
• Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
• Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open circuit voltage): -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV)
  • 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
• Output Impedance: 310 Ω
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Housing: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
• Dimensions (L x W): 6.18 x 1.25 in. (157 x 32 mm)
• Weight Net: 0.625 lbs. (284 g)