SM57 LC : No coincidence these guys are essential kit for venues

11 years ago

There is certainly something uniquely and distinctly satisfying about Shure 57 and 58s. The build quality is second to none for me. Solid, extremely durable and well-crafted. They last twice as long as most competitors in their range in my experience.

The sound quality is superb and works especially well on snares, Fender guitar combos and vocoders (as the high-mid-bias helps the signal cut beautifully).

I've offered 3 stars for features, purely becuase the SM57 is no-frills. No switches or tweakability in any fashion, but this is far from a negative. It is a simple and superbly effective bit of gear and should be in the arsenal of any self-respecting music venue.

Image Shure SM57 LC

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Shure
  • Average price : $116
  • Weight : 284g
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