Shure SM57-LC

The Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone is a fixture in the music business. You see it everywhere. In small clubs and 100,000 seat stadiums. This renowned mic is used by legendary performers and the latest up-and-comers. What you may not have seen are the thousands of SM57s at work behind the scenes in professional recording studios around the world. In fact, you'll probably find it in more studios than any other mic.

Not surprising. The unidirectional dynamic SM57 has set the industry standard by defining the way instruments should sound. Which is why it's used by any serious musician or recording professional. Its warm, clean sound along with its carefully contoured presence rise make it ideal for a wide range of instrument miking applications, particularly guitar amplifiers and drums.

Whether you're in the studio or on the stage, this is one piece of equipment you can't live without. The SM57 features a uniform cardioid pick-up pattern that isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise.
Most remarkably, the SM57 does it all for a price that's well within reach of any musician.


Shure SM57 Features :

• Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
• Contured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
• Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
• Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
• Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
• Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
• Extremely durable under the heaviest use
• Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
• Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
• Does not include microphone cable

The SM57 is renowned in the music industry as the standard microphone of choice for snare drums and guitar amplifiers, both in stage and studio. It has also been the standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers the world over.

The Shure SM57 unidirectional dynamic microphone is exceptional for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence rise, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers.

Shure SM57 Specifications :

Type
    Dynamic

Frequency Response
    40 to 15,000 Hz

Polar Pattern
    Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency.
     
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)
    Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV)
    *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
     
Impedance
    Rated impedance is 150 ohms (310 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance.
     
Polarity
    Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3.
     
Connector
    Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type).
     
Case
    Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen.


Swivel Adapter
    Positive-action, break-resistant, adjustable through 180°, with standard 5/8 in.-27 thread

Net Weight (without cable)
    284 grams (10 oz)
    * Furnished Accessories:
          o Swivel Stand Adapter
          o Storage Bag