SM57-LC | CARDIOID DYNAMIC INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE (CAN BE USED FOR VOCAL) HANDHELD OR MOUNTABLE FOR INSTRUMENTS

The Shure SM57-LC is a legendary dynamic instrument microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording. With its tailored frequency response and presence peak, the SM57 captures instruments such as snare drums, toms, guitar amps, and brass with exceptional clarity and punch. Its cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise, making it a standard on stage and in the studio worldwide. Built with Shure’s proven durability, the SM57 features a pneumatic shock mount system that reduces handling noise, ensuring reliable performance in the most demanding environments.

Perfect for miking snare drums, toms, guitar cabinets, and brass instruments in live and studio settings. The cardioid pickup pattern reduces bleed from other instruments, making it a standard tool for sound engineers worldwide.

Features

• 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