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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 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 minimising 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:
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
40 to 15,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Output Impedance
310 Ω
Sensitivity
(@ 1 kHz, open circuit voltage)
-56.0 dBV/Pa [1] (1.6 mV)
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Net Weight
0.284 kg (0.625 lbs)
Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
Housing
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen.
Unit 6 / 25 Stratton Street, Newstead, QLD, 4006
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