(B-Stock) Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
(B-Stock) Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone, Cardioid Pattern, Freq 40 - 15,000 Hz, XLR 3-Pin, 150 Ohms
The Choice of Professionals For Over 30 Years
Shure - 'SM57'
(B-Stock)
Please note: This item is B-Grade. Packaging may be damaged or missing and there may be cosmetic imperfections and slight signs of use.
Dynamic Instrument MicrophoneThe iconic ‘SM57’ from Shure is a tough, reliable cardioid dynamic microphone, which has proven it’s worth for over 30 years, regularly found on stages and in studios across the globe, the SM57 even found it's way on to the American Presidential podium! The SM57 is the go-to choice for instruments pickups or vocalists. Thanks to its bright, clean sound and precision contoured presence rise, the SM57 is perfect for reinforcing live sound and recording. It features a powerful and effective cardioid pickup pattern, which manages to isolate the sound source, all whilst limiting background noise.
In studio applications, Shure’s SM57 truly shines when applied to recording drums, guitars and woodwind instruments. When it comes to instruments and vocals, the SM57 is THE choice for musicians, producers and creatives. It’s time-tested performance, reliability and application diversity makes the SM57 the choice of the professional.
150ΩImpedance
40Hz - 15kHzFrequency Range
XLR 3-PinConnection
at a glance
• Cardioid Polar Pattern
• Ideal for Drums, Guitars & Vocals
• Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
• Extremely durable under the heaviest use
• Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
The SM57 - An Icon.
WHAT IS THE SM57 BEST SUITED TO?For over 30 years, the SM57 has been the most popular choice for professional musicians who wish 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 better through the main mix. 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.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 40 to 15,000 Hz |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Sensitivity | Open circuit voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV) |
| Impedance | Rated impedance is 150 Ω (310 Ω 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) |
| Weight | 284 g |
| Dimensions | 157 mm L x 32 mm W |
