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Shure SM57-LC Dynamic Instrument Microphone

BH #SHSM57LC • MFR #SM57-LC
 120 reviews
Shure SM57-LC Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Key Features
  • For Drums, Guitars & Vocals
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • Made for the Stage and Recording
  • Includes Mic Clip & Bag
The Shure SM57-LC Microphone is a cardioid dynamic microphone used in many applications including the USA's presidential podium for over 3 decades. It is a suitable choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence, the SM57-LC is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an effective cardioid pickup pattern, which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise.
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Shure SM57-LC Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2A Rugged Mic for Studio and Stage
  • 3SM57 Samples from Audio Test Kitchen
  • 4Features at a Glance
A Rugged Mic for Studio and Stage
The Shure SM57-LC Microphone is a cardioid dynamic microphone used in many applications including the USA's presidential podium for over 3 decades. It is a suitable choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence, the SM57-LC is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an 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.

SM57 Samples from Audio Test Kitchen
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  • Audio Test Kitchen records microphones under identical conditions, so you can compare them—apples to apples. The source, signal chain, and level never change. The only differences you will hear are between the microphones.
Features at a Glance
  • Professional workhorse for vocals and instruments in live sound reinforcement
  • Legendarily reproduced, bright and clean sound
  • Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
  • Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
  • Extremely durable design includes a pneumatic shockmount system that cuts down handling noise

Shure SM57-LC Specs

Key Specs
Form Factor
Handheld / Stand/Boom Mount
Element Type
1 x Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 15 kHz
Output Connector
1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic)
Color
Gray
Microphone
Form Factor
Handheld / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources
Vocals, Instrument
Sound Field
Mono
Operating Principle
Pressure Operated
Element Type
1 x Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Windscreen
Foam (Available Separately)
Performance
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 15 kHz
Impedance
150 Ohms
Load Impedance
310 Ohms
Sensitivity
56 dBV/Pa (1 kHz, Open Circuit Voltage)
Connectivity
Output Connector
1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic)
Physical
Color
Gray
Mounting
Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)
Included Case
Zipper Pouch
Included Filters
None
Construction Material
Steel, Steel Wire Grille
Dimensions
ø: 1.3 x L: 6.2" / ø: 3.2 x L: 15.7 cm
Weight
10.02 oz / 284 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1 x 4.95 x 3.45"

Shure SM57-LC Reviews

Reigning Champ of Instrument Recording (Great 4 Vocals too)

By Tommy Tranq
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-02

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.

Industry standard

By Hiroyuki
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-10

I'm using SM57 for recording music or speech etc. in a small hall with setting mic stands in front of speakers. For a video shooter like me, audio quality is really important. In the case of live recording, getting a line signal from a PA mixer is ideal, however, sometimes it is better to stand SM57 in front of speakers, because the balance of signal and surrounding noise is awesome, so it can be heard more naturally than a PA line. SM57 and SM58 are the most reliable mics. I don't need to say so anymore. Of course, the audio quality is super clear and the metal body is so stable. The mic stand and cable including this bundle are also enough stable for this price.

Fantastic!

By Edward
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-11

Great sound!

THE standard for Instrument Mics and a Great Bundle

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-03

SM57s are THE standard mic for instruments. Of course you can buy specialty mics that sound better on specific instruments. For general stage use, though, you just can't beat a 57. This bundle is a great value. For only $10 more than the mic alone you get a stand (seems decent, if not super sturdy) and a mic cable (too early to tell how long it'll last but seems fine so far).

Classic Go To microphone!

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-16

One of the best mics for female hard rock vocals!

solid mic

By Alex
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-16

gets the job done

Classic

By Bradford
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-20

What is there to say that has t been said? If you know you know.

Real deal - Great drum mic

By Ronald
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-14

After getting burned by two other (less expensive) vendors who sold me counterfeit SM57 microphones, I decided to pay full price at B&H. I'm a drummer and I use these mics in my basement studio to record myself, to analyze my practice sessions and progress. In the 40 years I've been playing, I've never heard myself in such great quality. I use two SM57 mics as room mics, to record in stereo with a focusrite digital interface recording onto a computer. The SM57s work exceptionally well suspended from the ceiling or on stands 3ft away and pointed at either side of my drum kit. I'm getting zero clipping. A great drum mic for individual drums or as a room mic.

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Asked by: Bob K.
The Shure SM57 can be connected to the 3.5mm input of a camera. For the best sound, it is recommended to use a combination of XLR cable, and specially designed XLR to 3.5mm adapter. The Kopul LMT100 will match the low impedance output of the mic to the high impedance input of the camera. <a href= http://bhpho.to/1yMIinD target= _blank >http://bhpho.to/1yMIinD</a>
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