Shure SM57LC Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone | List Price: $146.00
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Brand: Shure
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
- Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
- Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
- Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
- Does not include microphone cable
Studio Workhorse [Posted on 2008-01-14]
That's the name given by the industry...shure's studio workhorse. It's a very heavy peace of equipment that delivers true pick up sound... great service by amazon too
Watch out for counterfeit Shure 57 Microphones! [Posted on 2008-03-30]
I just recently bought two 57's from two different Amazon dealers at a very cheap price of $70. After testing these microphones with other Shure 57's and having a couple of expert local sound technicians spec-out the microphones, we discovered that these microphones were total counterfeits. True Shure microphones are typically very high quality microphones when they are direct from the Shure factory. If you go for the deal, check your microphone as soon as it arrives. If there are problems with your high-end being very sensitive and feeding-back and you have no low-end, it's probably a counterfeit. Shure 57's are pretty well balanced across the board with very little adjustments on your EQ.
Go ahead, pay a higher price and buy them from your local music dealer or from an Internet store that you trust. There are counterfeits out there...be careful!!!
I normally rate genuine Shure 57 Microphones as 5-stars.
good of course [Posted on 2008-05-24]
What else is there to say other than legendary? It is sturdy, but does not get as good of a sound as I expected. Maybe, it was too hyped up by everyone. I often use it for vocals during practice. When it comes to recording, I found my MXL condenser sounds warmer and more full.
Best value in the industry. Great for more serious podcasters. [Posted on 2008-08-16]
I am a podcaster, and purchased one of these used for $60. What a steal! I also spend over $300 on a good quality Shure KSM27, and I feel I should have just saved my money and stuck with the SM57.
If you're into podcasting, but want to step up to interviewing others with multiple mics, I highly suggest you buy a few of these, or the SM58 model, to add as additional mics to a small mixer board. They are just so versatile, and sound through so clear. If you want to add some more bass to your voice, you just move in closer (make sure you have a pop filter). They don't require phantom power (phantom power does not equal a better mic).
Really, to get the benefits of the better large-diaphram condensers, you need to spend lots of cash on a good mic preamp. The Shure SM57 will get you the most out of your basic mic preamp, and give you the best sound for the money. I highly recommend it for the podcaster like me, and don't blow your money on higher-priced condensers or cheap condensers that sound muddy and just pick up more room noise, anyway. The higher-priced condensers are great mics, but really need a lot of money spent on other equipment (and room treatment) to be useful. The Shure SM57 does a very good job of recording what's in front of it without all of the proximity effect. It really is a great value.
If you want to get into serious podcasting interviews with multiple mics, get this or the SM58.
Highly recommended!
Great for vocals or instruments! [Posted on 2008-09-23]
People will try to tell you that the sm58 is a better vocal mic, it's not true. The sm58 is designed to enhance only the sounds that fall within a certain range (the vocal range as decided by shure). This mic accurately portrays both vocals, miked instruments, acoustic instruments, and even some drums. I say some because we haven't tried the bass drum, might work for that as well, or might be too much, I don't know. Regardless, for a versatile mic that will last you as long as you need it to, buy the sm57.
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