Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Shure SM Microphones Series SM-57 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 SM 57 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.

Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.

→ Frequency response tailored for drums, guitars, and vocals
→ Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
→ Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
→ Extremely durable under the heaviest use
→ Supplied break-resistant swivel adapter that rotates 180°
→ Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability

Type	Dynamic
Frequency Response	40 to 15,000 Hz
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)	Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV), *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Impedance	Rated 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
Connector	Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Net Weight	284 grams (10 oz)
Dimensions	157 mm (6-3/16 in.) L x 32 mm (1-1/4 in.) W at the widest point