Shure SM57 Instrument Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

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$219.00

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Description

Cardioid Dynamic Instrument 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.

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

What is the SM57 best suited to?
It’s the most popular choice 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.

Specifications

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open circuit voltage) open circuit voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV) *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
  • Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 Ω (310 Ω 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
  • Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen
  • Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
  • Weight: 284 g

Additional Information

Additional information

Weight0.60 kg
Dimensions230.00 × 80.00 × 110.00 mm
GTIN

042406071819

Brand

Shure