Shure SM57 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.
- Frequency response tailored for drums, guitars, and vocals
- 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
- Supplied break-resistant swivel adapter that rotates 180°
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
- 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
- Dimensions: 157 mm L x 32 mm W