All user reviews for the Shure SM57

Dynamic microphone that is no longer such specifications are available everywhere on the net, I do not leave it here

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Used for nearly 10 years (occasionally as too much time to record).
Bought without trying, but simply because of its side "indispensable" in the studio and live.
Served with a friend who recorded the album in a punk group typed for guitars and snare.
For my part, I do not use that for the guitar: very accurate with the exception of the famous bump in the treble!

In short, it is indeed a must-have micro. This cash very well the high level of noise a "big mess" drivée by a beefy amp, restores a clean and easily workable.

I bought it to make subcultures amp live and studio.
cardioid dynamic microphone.

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I had the opportunity to use it several times on stage being very satisfied with the sound (if I may say so)!
versatile microphone that works well for transplanting ausssi amp grata or low toms and snare drums also.
it can also help to sing if you just steal your sm58!
That said, I bought this mic like the legendary 58 sm, believing something to be mad when I have a prodipe tt1 to 40 € (I invite you to take a look on his test) and I see no difference with the sm 58 sm on edge or on transplanting 57 amp, yet my sound system sound card and my studio are good and I know a poor quality microphone

very honest, if I had the choice again, I think I'll take it because it's still a very good microphone that you must have (basically if you have not a sm 57 mic in your set, you almost missed your life is what people say even if I am not so sure but hey)! but I wanted to buy 4 sm 57 for live and now I know I redeem prodipe tt1. I put him still a 8 / 10 because it is a very good micro but there is also much cheaper.

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When I wanted to dub for the first time my guitar amp, everyone told me to take the reference: SM57. impossible to have the sound of my amp, the sound loud and very stuffy, depending on placement, not to mention that it is very sensitive, he had to be returned dedant the guy in my little studio and ... In short I have sold much better with amp simulation. Today, I return to making his guitar, with more than average, and will compare them. program E906, M201, and SM57.
Well, this has nothing to do with these two microphones E906, M201, I have exactly the sound of my amp as a bonus with their lovely personality. All frequencies are presented spectrum is super wide, the 57 or has absolutely no stockings or medium low. but then why is there a micro reference: after talking to several sound engineer in the States, they said, was a shure mic cheap (implied bit expensive), but that works moderately full of different situations, in addition, it is robust to the scene, so everyone here is a set and actually buy the coup it is found everywhere, but we do not think it's a fabulous, the studios do not use it because its frequency range is too small (except for his metal lump in the upper mids makes it interesting coupled to one another). when I was told that in France everyone was that because c is a reference, He had a good laugh ...
To conclude this record, LISTEN, COMPARE, and do not buy this stupid micro (like me because they told me it was a reference). Target your needs for the scene if your budget is 100 euros OK, if you can put 50 euros more: Sennheiser E906 for the guitar.
If you want a versatile SM57 microphone for 175 euros but there is the Beyer M201 is really TOP.

Dynamic Microphone
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)

OVERALL OPINION

This is a good mic. It does the job, sounds decent on most applications, but excels on electric guitars and snare drums. It can be decent on toms, or even kick, and some vocalists, particularly male vocalists, can sound incredible on one. Every studio on this planet has one of these mics. It's not the best mic - I can always think of a better microphone for certain applications, but this will always get the job done, and they are easy to find for very cheap. Also, they are extremely durable, and even moddable - some engineers have found a way to take the transformer out of the circuit to get the microphone to sound more like the high-dollar SM7. I've worked clubs where the singer chucked an SM57 as hard as they could at a brick wall, and the mic still worked just fine.

Bottom line - get one or two just to have, they can always find a use in a live or studio application. An Audix I5 or Heil PR30 might be a better mic, and works for similar applications, but everyone has one of these, so everyone knows what to expect of them and how to EQ them to taste. Even though there are better mics, I'd still recommend an SM57 to any musician or engineer.

Before I was using the Shure SM 57 LCE I was using an e609 which is an excellent dynamic mic too (I can't decide which I like better). After experimenting with different mic positions for an acoustic guitar, I found micing the SM57 close to the bridge and using a large diaphragm condenser by the 12th fret to be very clean sounding.

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The SM57 LCE has has a great crisp, dynamic sound and the condenser mic fills the sound with warmth. As far as durability, I had no trouble with the SM57 LCE after having it for a year (Although, most dynamic mics are very durable). I also use this for micing the bottom of snares and I get the exact sound I want with this mic along with my preamp. If you buy this microphone, I highly doubt that you'll be dissatisfied. Great sound mic-ing guitar cabs, and excellent for live vocals. I have been using this mic none stop now for years! In the studio, it's not usually my first choice for vocals, but on some tunes, it actually sounds better than my $700 condensers. With all the hype in the music biz, it's nice to see something worthy of its reputation. The 57 LCE is the real deal and keep in mind that this isn’t the same as the regular Shure SM57 Mic, this is the LCE version there is a big difference in quality. You will be able to tell if you do a recording with them both then compare side by side. I choose the LCE version of the regular Shure 57 anyday as well. extremely versatile. It can be used live or in the studio. I have used it on vocals, guitar cabs, drums, horns, and acoustic guitar. Go for it, you wont be disappointed this things are on discount all the time online.

Micro versatile.
Used especially for the snare and the resumption of electric guitars but also for voice

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I purchased 1 month ago.
Report qualitpolyvalence / price even better than SM58 for me.

In fact I'm posting to share my surprise I bought it for scratch and finally I use for my voice: it is indeed in my configuration (prampli JOEMEEK mq3 + 4 track tascam) a Fidler in his copy, much more than the SM58 or my ATM33 condenser microphone (I use it for acoustic guitar now).
The sound of the voice is the sound that comes out!

Between the forums and advice, while adj t said ...

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J'm'en used primarily for making his guitar:
- Electro-acoustic at the rosette (more oriented towards the bottom of the handle) and then mix with the piezo, I love your exact. The piezo sound Crystaline me out, the DM-57 picks me sound trs round
- Electric: at one of four bowls in my cabinet. I mix in with another micro gnral placed 1.50m behind, for some prsence ... otherwise, it raplaplat ... I am considering buying a deuxime SM-57 to do so, my comments wrong deuxime micro grow old ...

I used also to record some drum sounds ... it is at all times impac ...