Description:
The Shure SM57 is a low impedance unidirectional dynamic microphone made by Shure Incorporated and commonly used in live sound reinforcement and studio recording. It is one of the best-selling microphones in the world; used extensively in amplified music and by every U.S. president since its introduction in 1965. It is exceptional for musical instrument pickup and vocals. With its bright, clean sound and contoured frequency response, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording.
The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.
Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV) (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Impedance is 150O (310O 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.
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type).
| Model: |
SM57LC |
| Manufacturer: |
Shure |