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 rise, 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.
Shure SM57-LC Specs
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| 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 |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | None |
| Windscreen | Foam (Available Separately) |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 150 Ohms |
| Load Impedance | 310 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 56 dBV/Pa (Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz) |
| Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic) |
| Color | Gray |
| Mounting | 5/8"-27 Female, Mic Clip (Included) |
| Construction Material | Steel, Steel Wire Grille |
| Dimensions | ø: 1.26 x L: 6.18" / ø: 32 x L: 157 mm |
| Weight | 10.02 oz / 284 g |
| Package Weight | 1.32 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.1 x 4.95 x 3.45" |
