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Shure SM57 is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone for guitar and bass amps, snare and toms, horns and acoustic instruments, on stage and in the studio. It has a 40 Hz to 15 kHz contoured response with a presence rise, a cardioid pattern that rejects sound from the rear, and a pneumatic shock mount that cuts handling noise. The SM57-LC ships without a cable.
The mic you will find on a snare and a guitar cabinet almost anywhere music is played.
The SM57 is built for loud sources. It handles the pressure coming off a cranked amp or a snare drum without distorting, and its contoured response with a presence rise helps an instrument cut through the mix without heavy EQ. The cardioid pattern picks up what it is pointed at and rejects what is behind it, which keeps monitors and neighboring instruments out of the channel.
It is also built to survive the stage. A hit from a drumstick or a fall off a stand is part of normal life for an SM57, which is why engineers keep a drawer full of them. The LC version comes with the A25D swivel stand adapter and a storage bag, and no cable, for rooms that already have XLR cables run.
At a Glance
| Brand | Shure |
|---|---|
| Model | SM57-LC |
| Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa) |
| Impedance | 310 ohms |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR male |
| Cable | Not included |
| Warranty | Shure manufacturer warranty |
What Comes in the Box?
- Shure SM57 microphone
- A25D swivel stand adapter
- 95A2313 storage bag
What Is the Shure SM57 Used For?
Close miking amplified and acoustic instruments: guitar and bass cabinets, snare and toms, saxophone and trumpet, and percussion. It is used in churches, clubs, touring rigs and recording studios.
Does the SM57-LC Come With a Cable?
No. LC means less cable. It includes the stand adapter and storage bag but no XLR cable, so plan on a standard XLR microphone cable to connect it to a mixer or interface.
Does the SM57 Need Phantom Power?
No. It is a dynamic microphone and needs no power. Phantom power from a mixer or interface will not harm it.
SM57 or SM58, Which One Do I Need?
The SM57 is designed for instruments and has a compact grille that gets close to a speaker or drum head. The SM58 is designed for vocals, with a ball grille and built-in pop filter. Many engineers use the SM57 on vocals too, but for a singer the SM58 is the usual choice.
Connections
| Connector | 3-pin XLR male |
|---|---|
| Signal | Balanced, microphone level |
Specifications
| Cartridge | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa) |
| Impedance | 310 ohms |
| Shock Mount | Pneumatic |
| Included | A25D stand adapter, storage bag |
Why Shure
Shure has built microphones since the 1920s, and the SM57 and SM58 are among the most widely used microphones in the world. Shure designs them to be consistent from one unit to the next and tough enough for daily live use, which is why sound companies and churches standardize on them.