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Shure SM57LC Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $146.00
Buy New: $69.99
You Save: $76.01 (52%)
New (40) Used (2) from $62.66
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 179
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 4.9 x 3.4
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. 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 degrees. Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability. 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. Contured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup.
MPN: SM57LC
Model: SM57LC
UPC: 424060513162
EAN: 0424060513162
ASIN: B0000AQRST
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Contoured 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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Product Description
The SHURE SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone is a long-time favorite worldwide, and an exceptional performer for musical instrument pickup or vocals. With a bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence rise, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. Warranty - two years
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 good price great mic October 24, 2008
S. Genereux (Kansas)
If you know the sure 57's then you know the timeless quality of this mic for snare and guitar cab micking. Good price
Great for vocals or instruments! September 23, 2008
Ryan Nathaniel White (Lititz, PA)
People will try to tell you that the sm58 is a better vocal mic, it's not true. The sm58 is designed to enhance only the sounds that fall within a certain range (the vocal range as decided by shure). This mic accurately portrays both vocals, miked instruments, acoustic instruments, and even some drums. I say some because we haven't tried the bass drum, might work for that as well, or might be too much, I don't know. Regardless, for a versatile mic that will last you as long as you need it to, buy the sm57.
Best value in the industry. Great for more serious podcasters. August 16, 2008
D. Fichtner (American in Seoul, SK)
I am a podcaster, and purchased one of these used for $60. What a steal! I also spend over $300 on a good quality Shure KSM27, and I feel I should have just saved my money and stuck with the SM57.
If you're into podcasting, but want to step up to interviewing others with multiple mics, I highly suggest you buy a few of these, or the SM58 model, to add as additional mics to a small mixer board. They are just so versatile, and sound through so clear. If you want to add some more bass to your voice, you just move in closer (make sure you have a pop filter). They don't require phantom power (phantom power does not equal a better mic).
Really, to get the benefits of the better large-diaphram condensers, you need to spend lots of cash on a good mic preamp. The Shure SM57 will get you the most out of your basic mic preamp, and give you the best sound for the money. I highly recommend it for the podcaster like me, and don't blow your money on higher-priced condensers or cheap condensers that sound muddy and just pick up more room noise, anyway. The higher-priced condensers are great mics, but really need a lot of money spent on other equipment (and room treatment) to be useful. The Shure SM57 does a very good job of recording what's in front of it without all of the proximity effect. It really is a great value.
If you want to get into serious podcasting interviews with multiple mics, get this or the SM58.
Highly recommended!
 good of course May 24, 2008
Shaw Patton (FL)
What else is there to say other than legendary? It is sturdy, but does not get as good of a sound as I expected. Maybe, it was too hyped up by everyone. I often use it for vocals during practice. When it comes to recording, I found my MXL condenser sounds warmer and more full.
 Watch out for counterfeit Shure 57 Microphones! March 30, 2008
jazzcat (Tumwater, WA)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I just recently bought two 57's from two different Amazon dealers at a very cheap price of $70. After testing these microphones with other Shure 57's and having a couple of expert local sound technicians spec-out the microphones, we discovered that these microphones were total counterfeits. True Shure microphones are typically very high quality microphones when they are direct from the Shure factory. If you go for the deal, check your microphone as soon as it arrives. If there are problems with your high-end being very sensitive and feeding-back and you have no low-end, it's probably a counterfeit. Shure 57's are pretty well balanced across the board with very little adjustments on your EQ.
Go ahead, pay a higher price and buy them from your local music dealer or from an Internet store that you trust. There are counterfeits out there...be careful!!!
I normally rate genuine Shure 57 Microphones as 5-stars.
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