Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone sm-57-lc


The Shure SM57-LC 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.
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
Specs
Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
40 to 15,000 Hz
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
Net Weight (without
cable)
284 grams (10 oz)
Replacement cartridge
R57