Shure SM57-LC Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Key Features

• For Drums, Guitars & Vocals
• Cardioid Polar Pattern
• Made for the Stage and Recording
• Includes Mic Clip & Bag

Shure SM57-LC Overview

A Rugged Mic for Studio and StageThe 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.

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Features at a Glance

• 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

Shure SM57-LC SpecsKey SpecsForm FactorHandheld / Stand/Boom MountElement Type1 x DynamicPolar PatternCardioidFrequency Range40 Hz to 15 kHzOutput Connector1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic)ColorGrayMicrophoneForm FactorHandheld / Stand/Boom MountIntended Sound SourcesVocals, InstrumentSound FieldMonoOperating PrinciplePressure OperatedElement Type1 x DynamicPolar PatternCardioidWindscreenFoam (Available Separately)PerformanceFrequency Range40 Hz to 15 kHzImpedance150 OhmsLoad Impedance310 OhmsSensitivity56 dBV/Pa (1 kHz, Open Circuit Voltage)ConnectivityOutput Connector1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic)PhysicalColorGrayMountingMic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)Included CaseZipper PouchIncluded FiltersNoneConstruction MaterialSteel, Steel Wire GrilleDimensionsø: 1.3 x L: 6.2" / ø: 3.2 x L: 15.7 cmWeight10.02 oz / 284 gPackaging InfoPackage Weight1.25 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)10.1 x 4.95 x 3.45"