Shure SM57 Professional XLR Dynamic Microphone – Cardioid Mic for Instruments, Amplifiers, Drums & Live Performance Recording (SM57-LC)
$99.00
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The Shure SM57 transforms the connection between musician and audience by capturing every nuance of your performance with uncompromising clarity. Whether it’s the crack of a snare, an arpeggiated chord, or a powerful saxophone solo, this microphone ensures that the emotional power of your music reaches every listener with full impact.
Designed specifically for instrument applications, the SM57’s contoured frequency response and presence rise help your sound cut through even the densest mix. Its cardioid pattern focuses laser-sharp on your instrument while rejecting unwanted sound from behind, giving you clean recordings in any environment.
Used on stages and in studios around the world, the SM57 has become the standard by which all other instrument microphones are measured. Because when your instrument is your voice, you need a microphone that speaks the same language of excellence and reliability that defines your artistry.
INSTRUMENT-FOCUSED PERFORMANCE: Contoured frequency response with presence boost helps your instrument cut through any mix, whether you’re miking guitar amps, brass, drums or acoustic instruments with clarity that commands attention
STUDIO AND STAGE LEGEND: The worldwide choice for professional musicians, from intimate recording sessions to arena performances, the SM57 captures the power and nuance of your playing with the reliability that has your back
PRECISION SOUND ISOLATION: Extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern locks onto your instrument while rejecting background noise, recording exactly what you point it at with pinpoint accuracy and minimal bleed
BUILT FOR REAL MUSICIANS: Legendary rugged construction handles the demands of live performance and studio work, from thunderous drum hits to delicate acoustic passages, delivering consistent results show after show
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Perfect for guitar amps, bass cabinets, saxophone, trumpet, snare drums and countless other instruments, adapting to any acoustic condition while maintaining professional sound quality
9 reviews for Shure SM57 Professional XLR Dynamic Microphone – Cardioid Mic for Instruments, Amplifiers, Drums & Live Performance Recording (SM57-LC)
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Ethan –
still popular for a reason
I’ve had my Shure SM57 for a while now, and I’ve got to say, this mic is like the Swiss Army knife of the audio world. It’s been through a lot with me—live gigs, studio sessions, and even some impromptu jam sessions in the garage. Honestly, if this mic could talk, I’m sure it would have some wild stories to tell.First off, the build quality is rock solid. I’ve dropped it, knocked it, and generally put it through its paces, and it just keeps on going. It feels like it’s made out of some indestructible alloy that laughs in the face of accidents. And the sound quality? Oh boy, it’s impressive. The SM57 captures instruments with such clarity and detail—it’s like it has a built-in magic filter that makes everything sound just right.It’s versatile too. Whether I’m miking up a snare drum or an electric guitar amp, the SM57 delivers every time. The dynamic range is fantastic, and it handles high volumes without distorting. It’s like having a reliable friend who always knows what to do, no matter the situation.One thing to keep in mind is that it’s not the fanciest mic out there, but for the price, it’s an absolute steal. It doesn’t need phantom power, which is a nice plus. If you’re looking for a mic that gets the job done without fuss, the SM57 is your go-to.In summary, the Shure SM57 is a classic for a reason. It’s tough, reliable, and always delivers top-notch sound. If you don’t have one in your collection yet, do yourself a favor and grab one—you won’t regret it!
Reina –
The right tool for the job.
I bought this mic mostly for streaming, but it’s a fantastic general purpose desk microphone as well- with some caveats. Let me preface all of these caveats by saying that the sound quality you can get out of this mic completely overshadows any of the measures I had to take to do so, and it’s now my *only* microphone.1. You need to be close to the mic in order to get good sound and simultaneously good background noise rejection, and some people might find having a mic this close to their face disagreeable. This is not unique, however, to the SM57; it’s a pretty standard caveat of these types of mics.2. You will need an audio interface and very probably a preamp to get the most out of it. Personally, I’ve got it hooked up to a Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen, and that’s been doing absolutely fantastic, although you do need to crank the gain all the way up it seems in order to get strong enough signal. I have been told that a preamp would help, and I intend to get my hands on one sooner or later to make the most of this mic.Finding good mics is hard especially in the $75-200 range as there is a lot of abject garbage masquerading as “professional grade”. This makes things a lot simpler; the SM57 is one of the most widely used microphones in music and broadcasting for a reason: value and functionality. You can buy better microphones, but not without a dramatic jump in price. I’ll be hanging on to this mic for as long as I can, and based on the apparent build quality, that may very well be forever, barring exceptional acts of foolishness on my behalf.
Christopher Tune –
Shure SM57 The Ultimate Mic in Value and Application
I have been around SM57 for many years as a musician, and also as a sound person typically either with small groups, or in churches. Although the SM57 is touted as an “instrument” mic, and it is perfect for that use, it may also be used for vocals when some other mic is not available, or not working right. The SM57 also makes a fantastic mic for spoken word like with podcasts. For years i used this next to my PC as the input mic for online audio input of spoken voice. The upshot of this is that the Shure SM57 is an extremely versatile microphone and a fantastic value selling at roughly $99 (in beginning of 2024).This mic uses the Unidyne III capsule, which was an award winning advanced mic capsule design from the 1950’s, and which appears in several of the most popular Shure microphones over the years including the SM57 and SM58. The SM57 was designed to be slim profile, extremely rugged, and to provide CARDIOID (heart shaped; this rejects side and rear sound quite well making feedback handling easier) pattern dynamic microphone use in a wide variety of applications. You will see this used on snare drums, on guitar cabinets, covering brass players and on lecterns (like at the White House which has hundreds of these mics along with the Shure windscreen). Part of the appeal of this mic is that it is not large, so it does not detract from the subject when doing video or filming of a person speaking into a microphone.I use this mic on spoken voice, trombone music performance, and on big band wind player parts (sax and brass). The output of the mic is not powerful but should work on most consoles with around 60db of channel gain. Output seems a bit better than the SM7B which is so popular with podcasters today.
Christina Bailey –
Best Microphone
Very Good Microphone, No Issues At All, Worth $100
Toni –
I tried a far cheaper Devine dynamic mic that performed way better.
Dan Morgan –
What an amazing cost effective microphone which sounds amazing! – I did however return mine as it didn’t really work with my voice .Be aware if your a streamer or podcaster or contented with a face cam , unless you are prepared to be eating the mic , it’s not the mic for you. I found even with the gain at about 90% on my scarlet interface , I had to have the capsule about an inch away from the mic to pick me up clearly. So a condenser mic is probably better suited for you for that.If your looking for an SM7B type of sound, but can’t quite afford the SM7B – get the SM57, A55M, A2WS – a bit of processing and you’ll get that sound.I have an SM7B , which I love! And comparing to the SM57 and that there is a £300 price difference I think the SM57 is awesome. Although like I mentioned earlier you have to eat the SM57 for it to pick you up clearly, whereas the SM7B is more forgiving as to how close you have to have it to your mouth.Overall , I know I returned mine as I didn’t like how it sounded with my voice , if your looking for great audio for vocal and streaming join the SM57 with the A55M shockmount and A2WS windscreen and a decent usb interface and you’ll be away !
Uli Cas –
Excelente mic acoplei na filmadora e o resultado incrível.
Robert Jamora –
Amazing versatile microphone! There’s a reason why this mic is used in the majority of modern rock records since the 80s. It is not only for recording, but also for ASMR and podcasting. This IS the essential utility microphone and I had to see it to believe it.
Quincey –
Le meilleur micro shure pour la musique mais aussi pour enregistrer des voix (avec le A2WS). Parfait