- Downloads
- User Guide
- Brochure
- Specification Sheet (English)
- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
- Tailored Frequency Response
- Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments, or voices.
SM57Instrument Microphone
- Dynamic
- Simple, rugged diaphragm/coil. handles extreme volume levels without distortion.
- Recommended Uses
- Brass/Saxophone
- Acoustic Guitar
- Guitar Amp
- Bass Amp
- Harmonica
- Kick Drum
- Snare Drum
- Rack/Floor Toms
- Congas
- Percussion
The legendary Shure SM57 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.
Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.
- Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
- Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
- 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
- Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
- Replacement cartridge: R57
- Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 40 to 15,000 Hz
View Larger - Polar Pattern
- Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency.
- Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)
- Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV)
- *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
- Impedance
- Rated impedance is 150 ohms (310 ohms 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
- Connector
- Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Case
- Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen
- Dimensions
- See User Guide
- Net Weight (without cable)
- 284 grams (10 oz)
| Name | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
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A26M Dual Microphone MountAllows two Shure SM57, Beta 57A, or 545 Series microphones to be placed vertically on a standard microphone stand. |
Available Online |
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R57 Cartridge for SM56 and SM57R57 Replacement Cartridge for Shure SM56 and SM57 Microphones. |
Where To Buy |
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A81WS Large Foam Microphone WindscreenReduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with the Shure end address microphones such as the Shure SM81, and SM57. Available in gray. |
Available Online |
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A55HM Snap-in "Shock Stopper" MountShock Stopper Isolation Mount/Swivel Adapter, Half Mount, for SM57, SM58, Beta 57A, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C or any Shure tapered handle mic. |
Where To Buy |
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RK244G Screen and Grille for SM57Replacement screen and grille assembly for the Model SM57 microphone consisting of the complete screen and grille assembly, an extra retainer ring, and nameplate. |
Where To Buy |
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A55M Shock Mount Microphone ClipIsolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands. |
Available Online |
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A25D Microphone ClipSecurely mounts the SM58, SM57, SM87A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C and all other microphones with 3/4-inch and larger handles to a standard microphone stand. |
Available Online |
| User Guides | Language | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| R57 R59 Replacement Cartridges User Guide | English | 402 (kb) |
| SM57 User Guide | English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish | 962 (kb) |
| SM57 User Guide | Chinese-Simplified | 1281 (kb) |
