SM57

The Shure SM57 is a low-impedance cardioid dynamic microphone made by Shure Incorporated and commonly used in live sound reinforcement and studio recording. It is one of the best-selling microphones in the world. It is used extensively in amplified music and has been used for speeches by every U.S. president since its introduction in 1965.[1] In 2004, honoring its four decades of “solid, dependable performance”, it was inducted into the first-ever TEC Awards TECnology Hall of Fame.[1]

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Description

SpecificationS

Type
Dynamic
Frequency response
40 to 15,000 Hz
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz open circuit voltage)
−56.0 dBV/Pa (at 1,000 Hz)
Impedance
Rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
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