Shure SM57 Microphone and SH-RBMICSTAND12 Stand 12" Base Bundle
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A fixture in the music business, the Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone can be seen everywhere you look. From small clubs to 100,000 seat stadiums the Shure SM57 is renowned by everyone from legendary performers to the latest up-and-comers. What you may not have seen are the thousands of Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphones 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.
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone Features
Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source, 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
40 to 15,000 Hz frequency response
Includes Mic Clip and Carry Pouch
The standard microphone of choice for snare drums and guitar amplifiers, both in stage and studio, the SM57 has also been the standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years. Defining the way instruments should sound, the Shure SM57 dynamic microphone has a warm, clean sound along with its carefully contoured presence rise make it ideal for a wide range of instrument miking applications, particularly drums, acoustic guitars, guitar amplifiers and woodwinds instruments.
The Shure SM57 dynamic instrument microphone features a uniform cardioid pick-up pattern that isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise. Most remarkably, the Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone 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.
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 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
Guitar and 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
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
Brass and 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 and Speech
Suggested Microphone Placement: 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm) from the vocalist’s mouth Tone Quality: Rich, warm sound
The Shure SH-RBMICSTAND12 is a standard round base mic stand that is at home in any live performance or recording environment. Constructed with black powder-coated steel, this mic stand is built to be both durable and aesthetically pleasing in any stage or studio setup. The 12” weighted base provides additional stability than the 10-inch version but is equipped with the same vibration-absorbing rubber gasket for isolation from unwanted noise and potential signal disruptions. The ergonomic twist clutch allows you to adjust and secure the height from 35 to 64 inches with ease. The integrated cable management clips offer a clean setup, and it is compatible with both US and Euro mic clips.
Shure SH-RBMICSTAND12 Mic Stand Features
Round Base Microphone Stand with 12" Base
Designed to Hold Your Preferred Shure Mic for a Wide Variety of Applications
Warranty: 2 Years on Wired Microphones; 1 Year on Wireless Systems & Components; 1 Year on Personal Monitors & Components: 1 Year on Circuitry Products.
