SM57 Instrument Microphone

Recognised as the industry's leading microphone manufacturer, no other microphone company has the Shure depth of engineering horsepower and industry knowledge. For over 80 years Shure has been assisting the world's finest communicators, entertainers, singers and musicians, to capture and communicate their sound to their audience.
Solid reliability and superior sound have made Shure microphones industry standards. Shure microphones deliver consistent vocal and instrument reproduction in any performance setting, which is why they have been legendary for so long.

The legendary Shure SM57 microphone is exceptional for musical instrument pickup and vocals. With its bright, clean sound and contoured frequency response, 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.

The SM57's outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.

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

 

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.
 
Dimensions
See User Guide.
 
Net Weight (without cable)
284 grams (10 oz)
SKU SHR-SM57
Barcode # 42406071819
Brand Shure
Shipping Weight 0.6600kg

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