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title: "Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone"
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# Industry-standard cardioid pickup Background noise reduction tech Virtually indestructible build Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

**Brand:** shure
**Price:** RM903
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 The mic that never quits—sound like a pro, wherever you go.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone by shure
- **How much does it cost?** RM903 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- shure enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shure brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Legends:** The mic that’s been on stages and studios worldwide for decades—join the elite users.
- • **Crystal-Clear Sound:** Contoured frequency response delivers rich, clean audio with minimal interference.
- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Built tough with alloy steel and stainless steel to survive any gig or commute.
- • **Unmatched Versatility:** Perfect for instruments, vocals, and podiums—your all-in-one audio solution.
- • **Effortless Reliability:** Consistent performance with a pneumatic shock mount system that reduces handling noise.

## Overview

The Shure SM-57 is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone renowned for its clean, rich sound reproduction and exceptional durability. Featuring a contoured frequency response and pneumatic shock mount system, it minimizes background noise and handling interference. Trusted by professionals worldwide for over 40 years, it’s the go-to mic for instruments, vocals, and public speaking, delivering consistent, studio-quality audio in any environment.

## Description

Cardioid dynamic instrument microphone offers clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments. Features include contoured frequency response for rich vocal pickup, background noise reduction, and a pneumatic shock mount system.

Review: The industry standard. - If you have used Shure SM57's before, you can probably skip this review. If you are new to the wide-world of audio recording, this mic should be the first mic in your mic box. Get one of thee NOW if you haven't already. (I just paid $65 for mine here, used). It is a great mic for recording pretty much anything and will produce an acceptable sound. It is also great for live use as well. I have been into audio engineering as a professional for over 20 years (as well being a musician) and played hundreds of shows, been in dozens of studios, and have home-recorded for a long time. You know what microphone I run into more than any other? The Shure SM57. It has been used in the studio and on stages for decades- to mic up guitar cabs, drums, and pianos among other things. I have seen a lot of metal/thrash/punk bands use them for vocal mics. Yet they are subtle enough where I have seen people record acoustics guitars with great success. There is a reason for that- while yes, there are better sounding mics out there, when you buy a Shure SM57 ($100 new), you know EXACTLY what it is going to sound like and that the sound is unbeatable for the money. They are virtually indestructible as well, and when they do crap out (IF they do- I have a few that have been dropped numerous times, one took a beer bath, general abuse, and they still worked great) you can usually just get a new capsule for them for around $30-40, solder it in and BAM! it's as good as new. Yes, there are other mics out there for the same money that sound as good (the Audix i5 comes to mind), and while they have their place and some have the same sound quality as a SM57, I highly urge anyone thinking of getting into audio engineering as more than a hobby start out with a 57. Why? Because it is the mic that ALL other <$200 Dynamic mics are judged by. It's just that popular. At every major concert I have attended, there was at least one SM57 microphone on the stage, if not a bunch. Same as for every recording session I've attended. Usually I would NEVER by a used microphone sight unseen, but since it was a Shure SM57 and the seller had good feedback, I didn't hesitate to snatch it up for $65 as I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GETTING and EXACTLY HOW THIS MIC IS GOING TO SOUND WHEN I PLUG IT IN. I used to have a mic arsenal of well over 50 microphones. The Shures were among the cheapest and they saw the most general use. You will always find a use for an SM57, even once you start buying $800 LDC mics, $600 matched pairs of SDC pencil mics, etc etc. I guarantee you will be pulling out your 57 for something on every job. I had to sell my old mic arsnal and have started to re-assemble a mic box, and I bought six of these first thing, it was a no-brainer. In the past, I have recorded a few punk bands using nothing but SM57's (aside from a Shure Beta52 for the kick drum mic) and ended up with GREAT sounding recordings that were released on Indy labels, one record has sold over 10,000 copies to date. Talking with people about this, they are either amazed or they just smile and nod their head, as they know the versatility of these microphones. They say the road to a good recording is having a good signal path from the sound coming from an instrument to the recorded track, and if you use an SM57, you can be assured that the mic will NOT be the weakest point in that chain. Yes, there are some engineers who think of the SM57 as a lowly piece of equipment which isn't much good for much else but to use as a hammer (which I have done incidentally, and it still worked no problem) and yeah, if I have $40,000 of microphones, I might finding myself being a bit snobbish myself. But unless you have that kind of money to spend on mics, the SM57 is indispensable. As I said, there are (finally) now mics out there that are VERY comparable price and sound wise which is a great thing (having options is a good thing), and down the road, yeah, try some of them. But if you are a novice and getting your first "real" mics, depending on what you are recording, an SM57 is a worthwhile investment. You won't have to worry about upgrading your mic box (that is, aside from adding more mics to it as money allows) with 57's. They will always have a place in the world of microphones. They are also great for stuff like podcasting, although for this I would suggest an SM58, which is pretty much the same mic, but with vocals in mind (they are a bit more omnidirectional). But if you want an industry standard instrument mic, buy a SM57, I promise you won't be disappointed. Thousands of records have been recorded using SM57's, as well as hundreds of top-earning tours.
Review: Great for the spoken voice, and durable too - We have purchased two of the Shure SM-57 microphones for use at business meetings. The SM-57 is often hailed for being a great musical instrument microphone, but we are using it for speakers at a podium. We hold meetings at hotels three times per year and wanted to get reliable equipment so that we would always know we were going to be using a reliable sound system. We chose the SM-57 microphone because of its durability and sound quality. Durability - The SM-57 is known for its durability and while we have only had the microphone for a year, it does not get pampered in any way. In fact, it gets stored in a cardboard box and moved around a lot. So far, neither of our SM-57s has given us any problems. Sound quality - We use the SM-57 as a podium mic and a floor standing mic exclusively. It only gets used for the spoken voice so I cannot comment on the way is sounds when you sing into it. It does not color the sound of the person speaking and the sensitivity is pretty good. There are more sensitive mics out there but this one works really well. This is the same microphone that has been used by the President of the United States for decades and I can see why. It is a proven winner. Overall, I would recommend the Shure SM-57 as a podium microphone to anyone.

## Features

- Consumer Alert: Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000CZ0R3S |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,206 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #24 in Instrument Dynamic Microphones |
| Color Name | dark gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (862) |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042406051316, 04051355995257 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 15.1 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 10.3 x 4.9 x 3.4 inches |
| Item model number | SM57-LC |
| Manufacturer | Shure Incorporated |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Polycarbonate, Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Polycarbonate, Stainless Steel |
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 10.3 x 4.9 x 3.4 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB |
| UPC | 133587592160 042406051316 741005191347 642892817849 042406071819 752817385145 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shure
- **Color:** dark gray
- **Compatible Devices:** Amplifier, Instrument, Recording Studio
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Included Components:** amplifier
- **Model Name:** SM57-LCE
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Karaoke, Singing
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

![Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q5aFpZ4kL.jpg)
![Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x8CzZkbUL.jpg)
![Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nmgsZGv3L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The industry standard.
*by W***6 on March 7, 2011*

If you have used Shure SM57's before, you can probably skip this review. If you are new to the wide-world of audio recording, this mic should be the first mic in your mic box. Get one of thee NOW if you haven't already. (I just paid $65 for mine here, used). It is a great mic for recording pretty much anything and will produce an acceptable sound. It is also great for live use as well. I have been into audio engineering as a professional for over 20 years (as well being a musician) and played hundreds of shows, been in dozens of studios, and have home-recorded for a long time. You know what microphone I run into more than any other? The Shure SM57. It has been used in the studio and on stages for decades- to mic up guitar cabs, drums, and pianos among other things. I have seen a lot of metal/thrash/punk bands use them for vocal mics. Yet they are subtle enough where I have seen people record acoustics guitars with great success. There is a reason for that- while yes, there are better sounding mics out there, when you buy a Shure SM57 ($100 new), you know EXACTLY what it is going to sound like and that the sound is unbeatable for the money. They are virtually indestructible as well, and when they do crap out (IF they do- I have a few that have been dropped numerous times, one took a beer bath, general abuse, and they still worked great) you can usually just get a new capsule for them for around $30-40, solder it in and BAM! it's as good as new. Yes, there are other mics out there for the same money that sound as good (the Audix i5 comes to mind), and while they have their place and some have the same sound quality as a SM57, I highly urge anyone thinking of getting into audio engineering as more than a hobby start out with a 57. Why? Because it is the mic that ALL other <$200 Dynamic mics are judged by. It's just that popular. At every major concert I have attended, there was at least one SM57 microphone on the stage, if not a bunch. Same as for every recording session I've attended. Usually I would NEVER by a used microphone sight unseen, but since it was a Shure SM57 and the seller had good feedback, I didn't hesitate to snatch it up for $65 as I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GETTING and EXACTLY HOW THIS MIC IS GOING TO SOUND WHEN I PLUG IT IN. I used to have a mic arsenal of well over 50 microphones. The Shures were among the cheapest and they saw the most general use. You will always find a use for an SM57, even once you start buying $800 LDC mics, $600 matched pairs of SDC pencil mics, etc etc. I guarantee you will be pulling out your 57 for something on every job. I had to sell my old mic arsnal and have started to re-assemble a mic box, and I bought six of these first thing, it was a no-brainer. In the past, I have recorded a few punk bands using nothing but SM57's (aside from a Shure Beta52 for the kick drum mic) and ended up with GREAT sounding recordings that were released on Indy labels, one record has sold over 10,000 copies to date. Talking with people about this, they are either amazed or they just smile and nod their head, as they know the versatility of these microphones. They say the road to a good recording is having a good signal path from the sound coming from an instrument to the recorded track, and if you use an SM57, you can be assured that the mic will NOT be the weakest point in that chain. Yes, there are some engineers who think of the SM57 as a lowly piece of equipment which isn't much good for much else but to use as a hammer (which I have done incidentally, and it still worked no problem) and yeah, if I have $40,000 of microphones, I might finding myself being a bit snobbish myself. But unless you have that kind of money to spend on mics, the SM57 is indispensable. As I said, there are (finally) now mics out there that are VERY comparable price and sound wise which is a great thing (having options is a good thing), and down the road, yeah, try some of them. But if you are a novice and getting your first "real" mics, depending on what you are recording, an SM57 is a worthwhile investment. You won't have to worry about upgrading your mic box (that is, aside from adding more mics to it as money allows) with 57's. They will always have a place in the world of microphones. They are also great for stuff like podcasting, although for this I would suggest an SM58, which is pretty much the same mic, but with vocals in mind (they are a bit more omnidirectional). But if you want an industry standard instrument mic, buy a SM57, I promise you won't be disappointed. Thousands of records have been recorded using SM57's, as well as hundreds of top-earning tours.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the spoken voice, and durable too
*by C***5 on July 24, 2019*

We have purchased two of the Shure SM-57 microphones for use at business meetings. The SM-57 is often hailed for being a great musical instrument microphone, but we are using it for speakers at a podium. We hold meetings at hotels three times per year and wanted to get reliable equipment so that we would always know we were going to be using a reliable sound system. We chose the SM-57 microphone because of its durability and sound quality. Durability - The SM-57 is known for its durability and while we have only had the microphone for a year, it does not get pampered in any way. In fact, it gets stored in a cardboard box and moved around a lot. So far, neither of our SM-57s has given us any problems. Sound quality - We use the SM-57 as a podium mic and a floor standing mic exclusively. It only gets used for the spoken voice so I cannot comment on the way is sounds when you sing into it. It does not color the sound of the person speaking and the sensitivity is pretty good. There are more sensitive mics out there but this one works really well. This is the same microphone that has been used by the President of the United States for decades and I can see why. It is a proven winner. Overall, I would recommend the Shure SM-57 as a podium microphone to anyone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing microphone for voice paired with A81WS foam!
*by T***N on February 1, 2020*

Not much to say. With my settings, it has a VERY rich sound! Honestly, very close to a Shure SM7B, but the foam I'm using is likely to contribute to that more since it "moves" the capsule to the same relative location under foam just as the 7B does. Their capsules are very similar, but if you're using the mic in environments that are bandwidth limited such as streaming, Discord or uploading to YouTube, the difference isn't big enough unless you're in a professional studio. If you have a mid-range male voice, try my settings! Tweak around if you have different hardware/software. This microphone has a pretty flat frequency response, so calibrating it is a breeze! **Hardware Setup ----- This mic is on a shock mount with an A81WS foam (Wasn't meant to be used with the SM57, but with a little work, it'll fit!) Fethead preamp (CloudLifter can work too) Yamaha MG10XU mixer with 80Hz HPF switch on, Gain set to 9 o'Clock, Compressor off (Hardware compressor is not good for noise isolation. It's much better to do it in software after noise suppression is already applied), HIGH EQ 10kHz set to 1 o'Clock, MID EQ 2.5kHz set to 12 o'Clock (Default), LOW EQ 100Hz set to 11 o'Clock and Level set to 3 o'Clock (Default, where the arrow is) The EQ settings will roll off a little more of the bass in the 100Hz range while also bringing out some of the vocal presence in the 10kHz range. **Software Setup ----- DAW: Cakewalk; set to monitor out over Virtual Audio Cable (This lets me make any further post adjustments and be outputted as a mic in real time as a separate device to have a fully EQ'd microphone running all across Windows.) VSTs in order (Effects apply from top to bottom) ***Brusfri Trial: Best noise cancelling VST out there! Just keep everything quiet, and hold the ear button down for 10 seconds. Unlike almost every other noise canceling VST, this one actually retains sound quality! I'm well past the trial, but it still works as it's supposed to. ***Rough Rider: Very good free compressor. I use this over the hardware compressor because it'll compress everything after it's gone through post.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Instrument Dynamic Mircophone, SM57-LC (SM57-LCE)
- Shure A2WS Locking Microphone Windscreen - Reduces Unwanted Breath and Wind Noise, Black - Compatible with SM57 and 545 Series Mics (A2WS-BLK)
- Amazon Basics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable for Speaker or PA System, All Copper Conductors, 6MM PVC Jacket, 6 Foot, Black

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