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Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

SKU: SHSM57LC MFR: SM57-LC
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Key Features

  • Shure SM57-LC: Capture vocals & instruments with clarity using this dynamic microphone.
  • Achieve excellent sound quality with the SM57-LC's tailored frequency response (40-15,000 Hz).
  • The cardioid polar pattern reduces background noise, perfect for stage & studio instrument-miking.
  • Built for durability, the Shure SM57-LC withstands rigorous use, ensuring long-lasting performance.
  • Connect easily with the XLR connector, ensuring compatibility with pro audio equipment for low noise.
  • Versatile instrument microphone ideal for snare drums, guitar amps, and capturing clear vocals.
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Shopper : How good would it work for a praise team?ANDREW R : Per the product overview: "For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers. It is also the standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers the world over."
Chris L : Can this Mic be used for choir?Chris L : Okay thank you very much.PATRICIA C : Yes, but it is primarily made for instruments. Any mic can be used, though. I would recommend choral mice, bucause they are made for tha.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?VISOOT S : Percussion instrumentsBOB B : Always been a fan of Shure, the Best for recording guitars and a bass.GREG B : I bought this to record music, and to use as a microphone while on my PC.FERNANDO C : Great quality microphone at great priceSteven G : Industry standard.

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2024-12-03T10:10:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great first to grab mic

Great hammer, wire spooler, paper weight, oh yeah and mic!

YUNUS E.

2023-07-02T17:25:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Reigning Champ of Instrument Recording (Great 4 Vocals too)

The Shure SM57 is a world class microphone. It's been around for ages and, while that doesn't have to mean much because some mics such as the SM58 I find to be always an inferior option, I think with the 57 Shure have really nailed it. I bought this for a recording session for an acoustic guitarist I work with. The mic sounded great on each guitar he brought in. Or rather the guitars all sounded great through it. Naturally you'll want to do additional processing for a polished recording but this mic offers such a wonderful sound on all it captures. Just a little EQ & compression along with any time based effects will really make your source material shine. I now primarily use this as a vocal mic live and in the studio. It works wonderfully for that as well. Live I use no additional processing and in the studio I get pretty effect heavy. In both situations it stands up. The Shure SM57 is at home in anyone's studio or live rig and I truly believe Shure will probably be manufacturing this microphone for all eternity with good reason.

Tom N.

2021-09-01T08:26:39

Rated 5 out of 5

excelent

Excelent product

RODRIGUEZ R.

2019-03-29T10:56:27

Rated 5 out of 5

The industry standard for a reason

Adorama was great with helping me decide on this microphone. I highly recommend this product. It fit my need for micing a guitar amp perfectly.

ROB M.

2016-12-21T09:47:55

Rated 5 out of 5

500 POUND GORILLA OF MICROPHONE

Very nice to listen to for almost any application.

Henry D.

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Shure SM57-LC Specifications

  • Type

    Dynamic

  • Applications

    Vocals and Speech, Guitar Amps, Snare Drum, Tom Toms, General Stage or Studio Use

  • Frequency Response

    40 to 15,000 Hz

  • Polar Pattern

    Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency

  • Impedance

    Rated impedance is 150. (310. actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance.

  • Output Level

    At 1,000 Hz: Open Circuit Voltage: 54.5 dBV/Pa* (1.9 mV)
    *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

  • Connector

    Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

  • Polarity

    Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3.

  • Dimensions

    32 mm / 1-1/25 in. top, 157 mm / 6-3/16 in. length, 23mm / 29/32 in. bottom

  • Weight

    284 grams / 10 oz.

  • UPC Code

    042406141093

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Great first to grab mic

By YUNUS E.

Great hammer, wire spooler, paper weight, oh yeah and mic!

Reigning Champ of Instrument Recording (Great 4 Vocals too)

By Tom N.

The Shure SM57 is a world class microphone. It's been around for ages and, while that doesn't have to mean much because some mics such as the SM58 I find to be always an inferior option, I think with the 57 Shure have really nailed it. I bought this for a recording session for an acoustic guitarist I work with. The mic sounded great on each guitar he brought in. Or rather the guitars all sounded great through it. Naturally you'll want to do additional processing for a polished recording but t...

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The Shure SM57 unidirectional dynamic microphone is exceptional for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence rise, 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.

For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers. It is also the standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers the world over.

Shure SM57-LC Features

  • 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Shure SM57-LC: Capture vocals & instruments with clarity using this dynamic microphone.
  • Achieve excellent sound quality with the SM57-LC's tailored frequency response (40-15,000 Hz).
  • The cardioid polar pattern reduces background noise, perfect for stage & studio instrument-miking.
  • Built for durability, the Shure SM57-LC withstands rigorous use, ensuring long-lasting performance.
  • Connect easily with the XLR connector, ensuring compatibility with pro audio equipment for low noise.
  • Versatile instrument microphone ideal for snare drums, guitar amps, and capturing clear vocals.

What's in the box:

  • Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
  • A25DM Mic Stand Adapter
  • Padded Bag
  • Shure 2 Year Limited Warranty