Shure SM57-LC Microphone
The Shure SM57-LC Microphone unidirectional dynamic microphone, a true professional workhorse used in many applications including the USA's presidential podium for over 3 decades, is an exceptional choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence rise, the SM57-LC 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, the SM57-LC is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57-LC is a consistent choice of professional performers. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers all over the world.
- Professional workhorse for vocals and instruments in live sound reinforcement
- Legendarily bright and clean sound reproduction
- Used at the official podium of the President of the United States
- Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
- Dynamic design requires no power
- Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
- Extremely durable design, with a pneumatic shock mount system that cuts down handling noise
| Transducer | (Moving Coil) Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz - 15 kHz |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power Requirements | None Dynamic, Requires No Phantom or Battery Power |
| Output Impedance | 150 Ohms (300 Ohms Actual) for Connection to Low Impedance Microphone Inputs |
| Output Connectors | XLR-3M Type |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 1.25" (157 x 32mm) LxD |
| Weight | 10 oz (284g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 28 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (25)
- Versatile (24)
- Good audio (23)
- Compact (16)
- Lightweight (13)
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances (22)
- Professional recording (19)
- Amateur recording (15)
- Outdoor events / games (15)
- Home studio (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (15), Professional musician (6), Novice (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 28 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
Great microphone, works very well with my AudioFire Interface. This is a solid all-round microphone that sounds great and is very easy to use.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Video Production
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
The SM57 is an "instrumental mic" but it still works great as an interview mic as well for videos.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Good for harmonica
- Versatile
Cons
- It's not a Neumann
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
This is an industry standard microphone for amplifiers, but it works fine for vocals too. Very well built as well. It's not one of those fancy vocal mis but it really should be the first microphone in your collection
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
I can't add anything that hasn't been said. A great and sturdy mic at a great price.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
Industry standard for good (not the very best)quality, sturdy, and affordable mike. Excellent for miking acoustic guitar.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
Versatile, and great for everything. You don't really know how good the SM57 is until you run it thru a great pre amp. But even with a cheap pre, the shear utility of this mic is amazing. Acoustic guitar, amps, drums, voice, horns, whatever.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
Typical SM57--which means it's as solid as ever. Great value.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
This is the instrument-mic standard that others are judged by. There are far more expensive mics - mics that A-list performers could use (and could afford), and that some studio engineers might prefer. But ordinary working and gigging musicians are perfectly well-served by this [$] gem.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Harsh high notes
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
I use this mike all the time when i record my music, and it hasn't let me down yet. Outside of the occasional harsh high note (which can be fixed with a little EQ), it has a great sound, is easy to use, and is one of the best recording equipment purchases i have bought!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
easy to use, great sound, good price.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
I use the mic to record vocals and instruments in my home studio.
The pros are clear and accurate recording.
No cons found yet.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Nearly indestructible
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
There's a tongue-in-cheek rule of thumb in studios, that goes something like 'If you don't know how to record it, stick an SM57 on it'. It's not because a 57 is the clearest, cleanest, best sounding microphone out there, it's because it will sound 'okay' to 'great' on pretty much everything. It can take more level than a 24 bit tracking program can handle, and you can beat the heck out of it, and it will keep on ticking.
It sounds great on snares, kick beaters, guitar cabs and bass cabs, sounds good on tom drums, kick drums, and strangely, sounds good on dulcimers. Sounds great on a lot of vocalists, doesn't sound bad on a lot of vocalists.
It's the most versatile microphone you'll own. If you're doing any music recording, in a studio, guerilla recording, a live environment, anything, you should get one, or two, or more.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
Sound quality is great, got just what i expected at a great price!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Indestructible
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
If you don't already know about the 57, you are a serious novice. It's indestructible and sounds great on tons of things - I've used 57's for guitar amps, drums, vocals, and everything else. I had to get a second one because I want to use one on a guitar cab and another on a snare drum at the same time. I've used and abused the heck out of my old one, which is still going strong after about 8 years. The 57 is ideally for close micing loud sources, but can be used for anything if it sounds good to you.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
The microphone sounds great and is extremely durable!! I've purchased them in the past and never had any problems. Great product for a great price!!
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
I record everythingh with them.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
Just used this mic to record a rock concert and the audio came out amazing. For just around $100 it's hard to go wrong.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
SM57 doesn't need recomendation. It's a classic and necessary in every studio.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
SM57 doesn't need recomendation! Indispensable in a studio to use with amps and instruments.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM57-LC Microphone:
I'm using this mic for drums and vocals. Great response/reproduction, durable. Great mic!
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Cables
-
- Original: $15.99
- Save: $1.60
- Price: $14.39
Stands & Support
- Price: $17.65
Wind Protection
- Price: $14.99
Microphone Clips
- Price: $4.99
Shock Mounts
- Price: $22.61
Cases & Protection
- Price: $59.99
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
See sample Newsletter
Help
Company Information
B&H Resources
