Shure SM57 LC Reviews

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Classic Shure mic at a great price. what else is there to say?

Classic

This microphone has been "the go to" microphone for electric guitars and other instruments for decades already and there is a good reason why - it is good. It has great qualities for such a cheap microphone and therefore it is unbeatable at this price point. with some slight modifications you can also use it on vocals, producing similar results to the Shure sm7B.

Very versatile, cheap microphone. Definitely a MUST HAVE in any recording setup and studio. As a musician, sound engineer and producer so far I have never visited a studio that doesn't have this microphone. Great product!

A true classic multi-purpose microphone for professionals and those who are starting.

After reading all the suggestions of which would be the best multi-purpose microphone that can be used for almost anything I deceided to go for the classic Shure SM57. And I am glad I did that!

At the moment I am mainly using it for rehersal and demoing guitar / vocals but of course it can be used for professional recordings and live performances. I am not that experienced yet to tell about the sound quality which definately is good but this mic is a great starting point to experiment and learn.

It is not a suprise that the microphone is very well built and durable. You can really feel it when you are holding it in your hands as it feels heavy and robust in a good way. It comes with a nice little leather carrying pouch which is handy.

I don't think this microphone really has any cons considering it's an industry standard and built like a tank.

Overall this is a must have microphone that can be recommended for anyone! Especially for those who are searching for their first universal microphone that could be used on recording almost anything. At this price, it is a must have!

The go-to mic for close miking guitars and drums!

I have used this mic with rock bands in a mid-sized studio and also made extensive use of it live. In my opinion, the sound this mic reproduces is exceptional for Rock and Pop music, thus it suits well close miking snare and toms or guitar cabinets.

The only downside I find with this mic is the black outer plastic of the capsule, which is loose and rotates on its own. I'm sure that if this piece is hit while playing, it can break. Also, drums being a very loud instrument, this plastic tends to shake when one strikes the drum and produces an annoying sound of the plastic rattling with the capsule. I solved this by applying two small pieces of black electrical tape to stick this plastic to its capsule, making sure not to cover the whole circumference ofthe capsule as this changed the characteristic of sound and its pickup. This will prevent the plastic from moving. This is the reason I gave 4 stars for quality.

Having tried and tested several other mics in miking drums and guitars, I find myself returning to this mic more often than not as the sound it captures suits well the style of music I record. I have therefore by time invested in more SM57s.

Love it!

Works great and it's comfortable to hold. The recording quality is above norm. I regret not buying it sooner.

Classic good sound

It was great sound mic for almost all istruments especially for snare drum, but for me too much bleeding on snare drum. For me is better option ATM 230 or i5.

The great, yet inexpensive Studio Mic.

If you ask nearly anyone who runs a professional recording studio, "Do you have a Shure SM57?" they might look at you and ask, "are you are serious?" Of course they do.

The reason is that its sound good and but they can record practically anything. It will record vocals, drums (particularly!), guitar cabs, bass cabs, acoustic guitars, brass, stuff that is really loud and its great for digitech jamman microphone to.For people starting their home studios that don't have a lot of cash, this is one mic to get.

The SM57 is a dynamic microphone with a cardioid, directional pattern. A dynamic mic like the SM57 does not need phantom power, which makes it more adaptable to mixers and recorders that don't have this feature.It records what it points to and rejects stuff from the side and from behind it.You can scream into the sm57 and the mic will not shatter.While it does not need phantom power, it does need a lot of gain at the preamp when recording softer sounds. That can bring in more noise.It's a great professional mic.

What can I say about the legendary Shure SM57 that hasn't been said already? Great sound and also versatile, as it helped me record classical guitars, acoustic guitars, amps and cajons. I'm sure it will help me much more in the future. A mic that will last you a lifetime!

A classic mic and industry standard

This is a classic mic for almost every situation: recording instruments in studio or micing at stage. Many vocalists use this microphone too. The mic very well made, works great, correctly gives a tone of (almost) any source of sound. Must have for every practicing musician.

Industry standard

Pretty much any producer/studio/live musician/whatever should own at least one of these mics. They are THE standard for a reason. Built like a tank and sounds great. I use it for recording all guitar amps and it always gives me the results I want. I also bring one with me to gigs to mic my amp, just in case the venue doesn't have one. One of the best mics money can buy. Essential purchase, people.

Great instrumental microphone!!

I love this microphone, and i can be used in many different situations. Right now i am using it as a vokal mike, because it is so directional, that even in a crammed studio, you can avoid the backfeed from your head high monitors, when you're standing right next to it....

Only thing i never really understood on the 57's, why does the head cap have to be so loose, feels a bit cheap...?

THE classic workhorse!

The SM57 by Shure is a classic live and studio workhorse microphone - no wonder pretty much every studio I've stepped in has had at least four or five of these!

It's a cardioid pattern mic with very strong off-axis rejection, a presence boost around 4 kHz, and a good-roll off in the lower frequencies which makes up for the proximity effect. Like its slightly younger brother the SM58, the 57 is almost indestructible, and almost every part is replaceable in case you do find a way to destroy something. If you find a Shure Unidyne, then this is an older model of essentially the same microphone.

The mic itself is very weighty and feels strong and robust, extremely well constructed. No lead but you get mic clip and carry pouch in the box!

This is a microphone which is suitable for all jobs. As mentioned in other reviews, it is widely used for drum kits and guitar amps etc., but as it was actually first designed for classical instruments, it can be used very effectively for acoustic instruments as well (tested on a harp and electro-acoustic guitars).

The sound of the SM57 up against an amplifier cabinet, such as a Marshall 4x12 or a Fender Bassman, is part of the classic sound of rock, and advanced modelling systems like the Roland VG-99 emulate a 57 up against a cabinet and at various distances, both on and off axis.

People often compare it to its brother the SM58 - but at least in my opinion the 57 has that bit more class when recording a multitude of sounds and I always prefer using it.

All in all, it's no wonder the SM57 is considered the industry standard workhorse microphone - can't go wrong with buying one (or two... or three ;) )! I've used 57s for longer than I care to admit, in various situations (both in the studio and live) and I've never been let down by one so I always highly recommend them!

Great mic

AS for people who are looking at this microphone you all know that the Shure sm57 is the industry standard microphone for micing up instrument especially for guitar amps.

The microphone is small but built like a tank I imagine if I drop this mic it was just keep going like nothing had happened,

(i do not recommend to do so but accidents do happen)

If you're new to the whole micing up guitar amps this microphone is the one for you as it as simple as connect an XLR and point it at whatever you want to mic up and then use your ears it is a simple as that,

A plus size to this mic it isn't a one trick pony it can be used for a multitude of different instruments like drums cello flutes tin whistle etc but a favourite of mine is also for voice if you have a singer with a Shure sm58 you can use a shure 57 for another singer and it helps with the mixing of the 2 different vocals (food for thought)

plus well built

multi-tasker

great value for money

cons scratch easily

everybody would want to borrow it lol

So great mic worth every penny and if you look after it will last you a lifetime.

A classic mic

After straying from this mic for a few months to try some different one's, I've happily returned to it for mic'ing our snare drum.

It just has it all, and so adaptable to different snares and rooms.

All purpose stage mic

I've used this on stage for acoustic guitars, banjos, bouzoukis, accordions, electric guitar amps...and vocals and speech.

It's never failed. And sound wise, so long as you're using a decent pa desk, it's perfect with low feedback levels.

I've also used this on electric guitar recordings and got a pretty faithful sound.

A mic for all seasons. No gear bag should be without an SM57.

Shure SM57 LC

I know this microphone as the Shure Unidyne and it's an industry standard, no doubt of this. As such, I've come across it loads of times in PA use for vocals. I bought mine for home recording, it's a good multi-use choice for instrument and voice mic - ing. I can't think of a downside to that unless one needs to spend a lot more on an equally ubiquitous Sennheiser. To spend more than this on home recording doesn't make sense - top dollar Neumanns etc demand a conditioned environment. The Shure SM57 LC is a known quantity from a trusted maker.

Shure Sm57Lc

Great for using on an electric guitar amp at a live gig.

Mic'ing an amp? That'll be an SM57 please!

What can I say? Who hasn't heard of mic'ing a guitar amp with an SM57? I once heard of someone who sang into one too. Wierdo!

brill !

Cant believe it just got back home from a gig. was on here till quite late at night and thought i need my own gear bought this mic saturday night and received on a bank holiday monday absolutely outstanding service very good company very professional would definitely recommend them to anyone cheers guys fantastic thanks :)

Industry standard

Now i understand why this mic is the industry standard for instrument recording.

Im no pro when it comes to recording,yet i managed to achieve quite easily a good sound for my guitar and amp.

For reference im using the scarlett 2i2 as my interface,les Paul studio 2011 and a Hot rod deluxe III.

Didn't try to record acoustic guitar or vocals with it.

But for amp recording i am quite pleased.

And at the price this is sold i would highly recommend it.