Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone

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The legendary Shure SM57 microphone 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. 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.

The SM57's outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide. Package includes the SM57, swivel adapter, storage bag, and user guide. The SM57-LC option does not come with a cable.

Shure SM57 - 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

• Type: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
• Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
• Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage): -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV)
  (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
• Impedance: 150 ohms (310 ohms 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: 3-Pin Male XLR
• Weight: 10 oz | 284 g (without cable):