Instrument Microphone SM57

Industry Standard for Sound Reinforcement

The Shure SM57 is a legendary cardioid dynamic microphone known for its versatility and durability. It’s a go-to choice for capturing instruments like snare drums, guitar amps, brass, and woodwinds—both on stage and in the studio.

With a carefully tailored frequency response and a focused cardioid pickup pattern, the SM57 isolates the desired sound source while minimizing background noise and feedback. Its rugged construction and proven reliability make it a staple for professionals worldwide.

🔑 Key Features

🔹 Clear, present sound ideal for instruments and amps
🔹 Cardioid pattern isolates source and reduces background noise
🔹 Handles high sound pressure levels (SPL) with ease
🔹 Extremely durable and road-ready construction
🔹 Uniform response for clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments
🔹 Trusted worldwide for decades on stage and in studio
🔹 No phantom power required – dynamic design

💡 Ideal for: Snare drums, guitar cabinets, brass instruments, woodwinds, percussion, live stages, studio recording, and broadcast environments.

• 🔹 Microphone type: Dynamic
  🔹 Polar pattern: Cardioid
  🔹 Frequency response: 40 Hz – 15,000 Hz
  🔹 Output impedance: 150 ohms
  🔹 Connector: XLR
  🔹 Sensitivity: -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV)
  🔹 Weight: approx. 284 g
  🔹 Color: Black with silver grille
  🔹 Construction: Metal casing with steel grille
  🔹 Pickup pattern: Uniform cardioid for excellent off-axis rejection
  🔹 Shock mount: Pneumatic system reduces handling noise
  🔹 Reproduction: Contoured frequency response for clean instrumental and rich vocal pickup
  🔹 Application: Professional-quality capture for drums, percussion, and instrument amplifiers
  🔹 Durability: Withstands extreme stage and studio use
  🔹 Performance: Presence boost helps instruments cut through the mix

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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 through the main mix more effectively. 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.

• Whether you're miking a snare on a festival stage or recording a guitar cab in the studio, the Shure SM57 is the mic that never lets you down.
  📦 Available for rental now – trusted, tough, and tonally spot-on.

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