When you buy a Shure SM57, you've got a great dynamic microphone for life. Accounts of its heroic toughness lie at the center of countless music-industry legends, most of which are perfectly true. What's also true about the SM57 is that it sounds great on a wide variety of sources. A large percentage of the snare drums and many guitar cabinets and vocal tracks recorded in the last several decades owe their sound to the SM57. Try one and you'll find out why live sound professionals and seasoned studio engineers swear by the Shure SM57 more than any microphone on the planet.
 
The most popular dynamic microphone on the planet
Great workhorse microphone live or in the studio
Excellent for capturing the sound of virtually any instrument or sound source
Especially suitable for close-miking of instrument amps and speakers
Perfect for studio applications
Natural presence peak brings out extra clarity in vocals and many instruments
Built to withstand the harshest conditions, wear, and abuse
For use both as a handheld microphone and with a stand mount
Tight cardioid polar pattern provides excellent gain before feedback
MA25D mic clip included
 
Microphone Type:Dynamic
Polar Pattern:Cardioid
Frequency Response:40Hz-15kHz
Output Impedance:150 ohms
Color:Black
Connector:XLR
Dimensions:6.34" x 1.68"
Weight:0.63 lbs.
Included Accessories:Mic clip