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.
- 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
Specifications
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Live Sound, Studio Recording |
| Form Factor | Handheld / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Instrument |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Operated |
| Capsule | 1 x Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | None |
| 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 Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector | None |
Physical
| Color | Gray |
| Mounting | Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
| Mounting Thread Size | 5/8″-27 Female |
| 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 | 10.02Â oz / 284Â g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.1 x 4.95 x 3.45″ |
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