SM Microphones

Industry-standard professional microphones for daily touring, club and studio performances.

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

Shure
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
Available Options
SM57-LC Without Cable
SM57-X2u Includes XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter
SM57VIP Dual Microphone Kit

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
Response Curve Image Small SM57 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

A26M Dual Microphone Mount

Allows two Shure SM57, Beta 57A, or 545 Series microphones to be placed vertically on a standard microphone stand.

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R57 Cartridge for SM56 and SM57

R57 Replacement Cartridge for Shure SM56 and SM57 Microphones.

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A81WS Large Foam Microphone Windscreen

Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with the Shure end address microphones such as the Shure SM81, and SM57. Available in gray.

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A55HM Snap-in "Shock Stopper" Mount

Shock Stopper Isolation Mount/Swivel Adapter, Half Mount, for SM57, SM58, Beta 57A, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C or any Shure tapered handle mic.

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RK244G Screen and Grille for SM57

Replacement screen and grille assembly for the Model SM57 microphone consisting of the complete screen and grille assembly, an extra retainer ring, and nameplate.

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A55M Shock Mount Microphone Clip

Isolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands.

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A25D Microphone Clip

Securely 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.

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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)