Description
- The Shure SM57-LC Microphone is a cardioid dynamic microphone used in many applications including the USA’s presidential podium for over 3 decades. It is a suitable choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence, the SM57-LC is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an effective cardioid pickup pattern, which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise.
Clear and present sound
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.
Exceptional onstage and in the studio
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.
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.
On the Road Again
Enamel-coated metal construction and a steel-mesh grille make the SM57 highly resistant to wear, abuse, and the challenging conditions of live events.
The most popular dynamic microphone on the planet
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
Microphone Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 40Hz-15kHz
Output Impedance: 150 ohms
Color: Black
Connector: XLR
Dimensions: 6.34″ x 1.68″
Included Accessories: Mic clip
