Product Details
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.
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
- Replacement cartridge: R57
Applications
Microphone Type
Polar Pattern
Frequency Response
Model Line
Type | Dynamic |
Frequency Response | 40 to 15,000 Hz |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency. |
Additional specifications are available in the user guide.
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A25D Microphone Clip
Break resistant microphone clip that 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.from $6
A26M Dual Microphone Mount
Allows two Shure SM57, Beta 57A, or 545 Series microphones to be placed vertically on a standard microphone stand.from $83
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.from $45
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.from $25
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.from $36
R57 Cartridge for SM56 and SM57
R57 Replacement Cartridge for Shure SM56 and SM57 Microphones.from $78
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.from $20
VIP55SM
The VIP55SM holds two microphones, typically two SM57 mics, side by side.from $250
Software & Downloads
Brochures
File Language Type File Size The Unidyne Story (1939 to 2014) Brochure English PDF 4.03 mb SM Microphone Product Brochure English PDF 1.85 mb Specification Sheets
File Language Type File Size SM57 Specification Sheet English PDF 94.2 kb User Guides
File Language Type File Size R57 R59 Replacement Cartridges User Guide SM57 User Guide Product Support
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SM58 to mike my guitar amp?
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SM57 vs SM58 - proximity effect
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SM57 grill replacement - instructions
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Set Screw for SM58, SM57, 565, 545, and other microphones
This threaded hole was designed for a set screw that would be tightened down against the matin... -
SM57 vs. Beta 57A
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