Shure SM57 Microphone

The legendary Shure SM57 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.

The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.

Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.

Applications:

Acoustic Guitar
Bass Amp
Brass/Saxophone
Congas
Guitar Amp
Harmonica
Kick Drum
Percussion
Rack/Floor Toms
Snare Drum

MICROPHONE TYPE
Dynamic: Simple, rugged diaphragm/coil. handles extreme volume levels without distortion.

POLAR PATTERN
Cardioid: Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Tailored: Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.