Key Features
- FREE 20' XLR-XLR Cable
- For Drums, Guitars & Vocals
- Made for the Stage & Recording
- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Contoured Frequency Response
- Bright, Clean Sound
- Extremely Durable
- Includes Mic Clip & Bag
Description
Dynamic Microphone with Cardioid Pickup Pattern, 40Hz-15kHz Frequency Response, Low Impedance, Includes Stand Adapter, and Zippered Carrying Case with FREE 20' Professional Grade XLR-XLR Cable
A snare crack. An arpeggiated chord. A powerful saxophone solo. Whether on stage or in the studio, the notes that flow from your instrument connects your audience on a visceral level. And such sounds need a mic that can handle its strength. For every acoustic condition, the SM57 delivers the power of your playing to every fan in the house.
Go ahead. Play hard.
- 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
- Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
What is the SM57 best suited to?
It's the most popular choice for a professional musician who wants to mic up their amplified or acoustic instrument such as a guitar amp or bass amp, saxophone, trumpet or drums. It is used on stages and in studios around the world.
How does it sound?
The contoured frequency response with its presence rise, helps the instrument cut better through the main mix. The extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and will simply record what you point at it while rejecting sound from the rear.
Available Options
SM57-LC: Without Cable
SM57-X2u: Includes XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter
SM57VIP: Dual Microphone Kit
Specifications:
- Transducer: (Moving Coil) Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 15 kHz
- Power Requirements: None Dynamic, Requires No Phantom or Battery Power
- Output Impedance: 150 Ohms (300 Ohms Actual) for Connection to Low Impedance Microphone Inputs
- Output Connectors: XLR-3M Type
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.25" (157 x 32mm) LxD
- Weight: 10 oz (284g)