An industry-standard, highly versatile cardioid dynamic microphone that can be found onstage and in studios around the world. The ideal choice for sound reinforcement and recording applications, the legendary SM57 is tuned for clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments, targeting

 

u       Frequency response tailored for drums, guitars, and vocals

u       Uniform cardioid pickup pattern enhances the main sound source while reducing background noise

u       Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise

u       Extremely durable under the heaviest use

u       Supplied break-resistant swivel adapter that rotates 180

u       Legendary Shure quality, r edness, 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 150Ω(310Ω 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: 157mm (6-3/16 in.)L×32mm(1-1/4 in.)W at the widest point