All user reviews of 5/5 for the Shure SM57

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OVERALL OPINION

Used for 10 years for transplanting various sources.
I used many different mics before and after buying my first SM57, and the following ...

It is a micro "stamped", which distorts the sound a bit, making it a tad more aggressive <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" /> Anyway that's my feeling.
I compared the Audix i5 home (which I greatly prefer the snare) and it seems that the Audix is ​​a more accurate rendering.

But anyway I like the color "Rock" of SM57. So I kept the SM57 on my guitars taken as a microphone that makes the attack sound of a guitar amp (I placed a large capsule or a precious and wonderful Royer further from the bowl for the rest of sound), and the Audix i5 on the snare ...

My wife offered me a new one for Christmas, I was happy <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" /> Mouarf <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

Value for money for a microphone and you must keep a lifetime, is very good.

I remake this choice with your eyes closed.

Beware of Chinese copies found secondhand cheap and at different places on the Net ...

Paul

Microphone used for singing, brass, snare, guitar speaker cabinet.

Unidirectional dynamic microphone with low impedance (150 ohm).

Frequency response: 40-15000 Hz

Sensitivity: -56.0 dBV / Pa (1000 Hz)

OVERALL OPINION

I pretty much used since I bought it there about 6 years. For voice recordings and as for my guitar amp.

It's a microphone that exists and has not changed for several decades.

I do not think it exists in a recording studio world devoid of at least 1 Shure SM57.

This mic does its job well, however it does not replace everything that is around him. A good amp, good guitar, a good preamp ...
You should know why to use it to get the best result.



Concerning the notation, perfection does not exist but I do not see how I, insignificant student, I can write this product developed by our qualified and experienced big man home Shure.
Clearly, we note them strut.

Ideal dynamic mic jack guitar, drums (snare especially), percu ...
Not much to say, everything has been said on the microphone.
This is a must have as much in the studio or live.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using it forever. It is very robust, reliable. It does the job well (provided we know how to make a properly of course).

The big advantage of this mic is its versatility. Some even sing it.
Instruments for decision, there are many others that work very well (the series of e sheneiser eg), but difficult to find as versatile.

No downside to this microphone proven long ago.
I would do without this choice problem of course.

What Type: Sound instrument: snare drum, sax, guitar amp, precussion, piano ... (Sound and studio)

What technology: Dynamic Microphone

OVERALL OPINION

How long: 6 years

I only used very few micro instrument before. My choice was motivated by the opinions on this site and following the advice of colleagues

Most: the sound

The least: nothing.

Otherwise, a batatteur gave a helping Baget on the tip of the microphone (I do not know how he did it) so much so that the right has done for the camps. Worse, trying to put this protection in place, I ended up removing the capsule. Matches, I bouza a microphone 100 euro

Very good value for money

I put 9 / 10, nothing is perfect in this world


Yes I would do without hesitation choice

Unidirectional dynamic microphone for miking versatile enough, the "why" I call the Swiss Army knife.

Some uses it for miking electric guitar, snare, toms, bass drum, etc..

OVERALL OPINION

I use this mic for about 5 years because critics were and are unanimous that it is an excellent microphone especially for $ 128 Canadian. Depending on your recording system, this microphone can give you an incredible, if the source is good, of course.

= Excellent value for money

What thing do you like most/least about it? =
+ Built like a tank
+ Excellent for guitar

- Can not do anything

I would do that choice anytime!

Dynamics. I did not know masses microphones, this is my first purchase of this type, and my thing is just part and plays. For the technically-sound caractristiques, are my friends, and your opinions!

OVERALL OPINION

Use for several months, I stuff myself! To dub or record my MG50 dfx my guitar gypsy (and amplify it through a loopstation), didgeridoo, mlodica ... yes, sick of the dictates of snares, this microphone is versatile, so enjoy it!
For the home studio, connected to a usb presonus AudioBox (including the reputation is more to do), it's fabulous!
To beef or live, I plug in my loopstation, I ask myself with my gypsy before, and go!
The little less, was missing a few colors and medium rather trslgrement sound, which can turn the advantage to Deutsche scratching, pushing a little level of between the instrument loop, gave a Lger its jazzy ...
Voil not bother to add, the sm57 is simply gnial! I want another!

The shure sm 57 doubles as an excellent choice for live as well as recording situations for a variety of uses such as miking drums, guitar amplifies, percussion, vocals, and even bass instruments.  It is a dynamic style microphone.

OVERALL OPINION

What I like most about this microphone is its versatility.  It can be used for just about anything you can imagine.  Its definitely a staple for me on drums and guitar amplifiers.  It provides good clean sound and is also considered by many as the "studio standard" in recording situations.  Other things I like about this microphone is what I like about all Shure products, they are very well built, can take a serious beating and still perform the same as the day you bought them and come with one of the best warranty (and out of warranty for that matter) plans I have ever heard of.  Even if you bought this used, had it for 5 years and one day dropped it off a side of a building, you can send it in to Shure for a nominal fee (usually less than half of what it cost brand new) and get a brand spanking new microphone with a brand new warranty, amazing!!!!  The only thing I don't like about this microphone is when you use it for vocals, it is too easy to make the dreaded "pop" noise when you push to much air on to the built in "wind screen" top.  I own a couple of these and I never paid more than $60 used and $90 new.  That is a great price for such a quality product.  The Precision and sound quality is superb.  That is why these are found in probably every serious studio in the world.  I own or have used a few different dynamic mics including Audix and EV.  Both of those companies make great mics (my EV's are old 40's era silver bullets) but I do find myself using the Shures more often.  Yes, infact I intend to buy some more as I am starting a mobile recording business and want to make sure I have enough to cover all the needs of any band I record.

The Shure SM57 is a dynamic microphone well suited for instrument amplification, both live and in the studio.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm very loyal to my microphones, once I find a model that does the job - and this is one mic that I cannot have enough of in my collection. I've owned one SM57 for five years, and found so many uses for it that I invested in another pair 18 months ago. This is an excellent mic to add to your collection if you play in a band and mic your instruments, or if you'd like to record yourself playing an instrument in a studio situation. This is such a gracious, put-me-where-you-need-me addition to your mic locker or bag.

I've used these mics in live shows to amplify guitar cabinets, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, hand drums, snare drum, and on occasion, voices. (Although, for vocal applications, vocalists will practically need to swallow the grill to be amplified well - not much of a pickup range on this mic for vocals, so stay close to it while singing.) No matter which instrument's being played into the SM57, it produces clear, clean signal; especially when used for a live horn application these mics refuse to &quot;fert.&quot; Almost any instrumental application is easily handled by this versatile workhorse.

In the studio, our house sound engineer lined up a Neumann mic alongside an SM57 and had a tenor sax player lay down a take. On playback, we decided the signal recorded by the more expensive, large-diaphragm Neumann mic was going to be unusable. Put to the Pepsi Challenge against a studio mic costing several times more, the Shure mic produced the punchier, more cutting sound necessary for the track.

For the price, this mic just can't be beat. Selling for under $100 in most retail stores and online, anyone investing in a good microphone can afford to consider the SM57. Shure has long been working men's gear, available and affordable for working local musicians, yet used and respected by international touring professionals.

Given the choice to do it all over again, I'd invest my money in the exact same three SM57's I have now. Whenever I'm micing up a stage I always run out of 57's before I'm ready, so I guess I should go get another pair of them. I own other instrumental mics designed for live and studio applications, and I'm just really pleased with the 57's.