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.
SPECIFICATIONS
SM57 Instrument/Vocal Mic
- Frequency response: 40Hz to 15,000Hz
- Polar pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Sensitivity (at 1,000Hz): Open circuit voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV) (Note: 1 Pa = 94dB SPL)
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150ohms (310ohms 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 professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Dimensions: 1-1/4"W (top) x 6-3/18"L x 29/32" (bottom)
- Net weight (without cable): 284g (10 oz.)
