The legendary Shure SM57 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.

The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.

Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.

Key Features

• Cable Not Included
• Includes Stand Adapter and Zippered Pouch
• 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
• Replacement cartridge:  R57

Technical Specifications

Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
40 to 15,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
(at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)
Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV)
*(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Impedance
Rated impedance is 150Ω (310Ω 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.
Case
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate
grille and a stainless steel screen.
Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Net Weight
284 grams (10 oz)
Dimensions
157 mm (6-3/16 in.) L x 32 mm (1-1/4 in.) W at the widest point