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Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone

The Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone is a fixture in the music business. You see it everywhere. In small clubs and 100,000 seat stadiums. This renowned mic is used by legendary performers and the latest up-and-comers. What you may not have seen are the thousands of SM57s at work behind the scenes in professional recording studios around the world. In fact, you'll probably find it in more studios than any other mic.

Not surprising. The unidirectional dynamic SM57 has set the industry standard by defining the way instruments should sound. Which is why it's used by any serious musician or recording professional. Its warm, clean sound along with its carefully contoured presence rise make it ideal for a wide range of instrument miking applications, particularly guitar amplifiers and drums.

The SM57 features a uniform cardioid pick-up pattern that isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise.

Most remarkably, the SM57 does it all for a price that's well within reach of any musician.

Whether you're in the studio or on the stage, this is one piece of equipment you can't live without.

Shure SM57 Features
  • Contured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
  • Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
  • Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
  • Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
  • Does not include microphone cable
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The SM57 is renowned in the music industry as the standard microphone of choice for snare drums and guitar amplifiers, both in stage and studio. It has also been the standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers the world over.

The Shure SM57 unidirectional dynamic microphone is exceptional for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence rise, 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. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers.

Shure SM57 Features
  • 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
  • Supplied break-resistant swivel adapter that rotates 180 degrees
  • Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
  • Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
Application and Placement
Some of the most common applications and placement techniques for the SM57 are listed in the following table. Remember that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste—there is no single correct microphone position

Tom-Toms
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: One SM57 on each tom, or between each pair of toms, 1 inch (25 mm) to 3 inches (75 mm) above the heads. Aim each mic at the top heads

  • Tone Quality: Medium attack, balanced sound
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: In double head toms, remove the bottom head and place a mic inside aimed at the head

  • Tone Quality: Medium attack, balanced sound
Snare Drum
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: 1 inch (25 mm) to 3 inches (75 mm) above the rim of the top head of the drum. Aim the mic at the head

  • Tone Quality: Most snap from drumstick impact
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: If desired, place a second mic just below the rim of the bottom head

  • Tone Quality: More snare sound
Guitar & Bass Amplifiers
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: 1 inch (25 mm) from the speaker, on-axis with the speaker cone

  • Tone Quality: Most attack, emphasized bass
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: 6 inches (150 mm) to 12 inches (300 mm) away from speaker and on-axis with speaker cone

  • Tone Quality: Medium attack, full, balanced sound
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: 18 inches (.5 m) to 3 feet (1 m) back from the speaker, on-axis with the speaker cone

  • Tone Quality: Softer attack, thin, reduced bass sound
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: On-axis with the edge of the speaker cone

  • Tone Quality: Thinner, reduced bass sound
Brass & Woodwinds
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: Brass: 1 foot (.3 m) to 3 feet (1 m) away, on-axis with bell of instrument

  • Tone Quality: Bright, clear sound
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: Woodwinds: 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm) away, on-axis with bell of instrument

  • Tone Quality: Bright, clear sound
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: Bell of the instrument 90° off axis from the front of the mic

  • Tone Quality: Softer, mellow sound
Vocals & Speech
  • Suggested Microphone Placement: 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm) from the vocalist’s mouth

  • Tone Quality: Rich, warm sound
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Shure SM57 Specifications
  • 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: –54.5 dBV/Pa* (1.9 mV)
    *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
  • Impedance: Rated impedance is 150W (310W 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
  • Swivel Adapter: Positive-action, break-resistant, adjustable through 180°, with standard 5/8 in.-27 thread
  • Net Weight (without cable): 10 ounces (284 g)
  • Certification: Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
  • Furnished Accessories:
    • Swivel Stand Adapter
    • Storage Bag
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PAT from TECUMSEH NEBRASKA.............YEAH NEBRASKA
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Subject:OF IT AINT A SHURE IT SIMPLY IS NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE
Quality: YES
Features: THIS IS A SOLID MIC THAT DELIVERS THE EXACT SOUND THAT YOU HAVE........DONT SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS
Ease of Use: PLUG IT IN..............ITS A MIC NOT A MIXER BOARD
Sound: IT IS A MIC AND IT CAPTURES THE EXACT TONE YOU ARE MAKING
Value: ABSOLUTELY WORTH EVERY PENNY
Do you own this product?: YES
Date submitted: 10/18/09
 
Skip from Citrus Springs, Florida
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Subject:Superb package deal
Quality: The name Shure says it all. I've been using them for years and you just can't beat their product line - Period! When I purchased this "package" I was wondering just what might be the outcome. All I can say is - what a deal!!! Nothing but quality equipment - the Mic, stand, Adj Boom and cable! You'll be glad you purchased the package when you see what you get.
Features: Tough, reliable and superb tone at every level whether vocal or instrument. Don't forget to order up the windscreen whether you use it outside or not - you'll be glad to know that you're covered in all areas when you do.
Ease of Use: Light weight and easy to handle.
Sound: Superb - every level! Its a Shure!
Do you own this product?: Yes
Date submitted: April 12, 2009
 
Joe from MN
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Subject:The best quality, muli-purpose mic money can buy
Quality: very well built, heavy construction, this thing feals practicly industructable, for $100 how can you beat it
Features: well it dosent have any pattern switches on it, but it has a great warm pure sound
Ease of Use: a mic that you can plug in and your set
Sound: clear, pure, warm.....sounds like a shure
Do you own this product?: yes
Date submitted: 3/28/09
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