Shure SM57 LC Reviews

Very good

I bought this microphone about a year ago, and I mainly used it for miking my guitar combo, but I used it a few times on a snare drum.

I think this microphone is very good, and no matter if you put on a cabinet, combo, or snare drum it sounds good. I didn't had to do much eq on it, wherever I used it.

pros:-very durable

-it picks up the sounds very well

-it sounds good on everything

-very versatile

cons: none

This is a very good microphone and I recommend it for anybody who wants a good microphone to their instruments.

Industry standard for a reason!

Great for miking up guitars in a recording or live environment! Built like a tank also! added microphone clip and case/bag is a nice touch!

Shure SM57 LC

One of the most commonly used microphones when it comes to recording electric guitars.

Very well built and has never let me down. Can take the punishment of an amp at high volume.

The price is superb as most other professionally used microphones are very expensive.

There aren't many features to talk about. This is a very simple piece of equipment. It does come with a nice little bag to protect it.

It captures a good range of frequencies and sounds great when properly placed. I mention the placement because this mic is quite narrow at the business end and this means it can take a little while to get the correct position of the mic on the face of the speaker cone, especially if you are aiming it through the fabric of a speaker cabinet.

This is not a con as most microphones require experimentation with position to capture the desired sound you are chasing.

I have found that this mic can be surprisingly versatile for other instruments that play at high volume, I have used it to record the quite loud drones on a set of Uilleann pipes (similar to bagpipes). It performed this job very well too.

amazed

always used 57beta mics, not any more, for snares guitars etc, its 57 standards, superb sound and build quality.

Great sound

Very happy with this mic.

One of shures best ones.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it...

There's a good reason why every studio and venue across the world has at least one of these in house and why it has been used for generations.

The SM57 is a universal mic that has stood the test of time. From being used as a vocal mic to the standard top/bottom snare drum mic, or to record an amp, it always performs and picks up exactly what is needed.

Works great in both live and studio settings. Very affordable too for such a quality piece of gear. A must have.

Fantastic mic at a great price!

I have purchased 3 SM57s and they are fantastic!

I predominantly use mine for live situations, micking drums, guitar cabs and percussion. A very versatile microphone at a very reasonable price.

Highly recommend!

Legendary mic

Legendary mic, dynamic cardioid

Suggested for recording snare drums and cab guitars, but people have used it to record almost anything (even acoustic guitars vocals, etc.); iconic mic, one finds it everywhere: studios, live gigs, thousands of recordings, etc.

Love the low end and its durable quality (seems almost indestructible except for the front screen assembly).

Did a couple of demo songs mic'ing my marshall combo with an amt r2 and just love that low.

You get what you pay for!

Great sound! Perfect mic for hooking up to amplifiers and great for recording too!

it's a 57...

It's a 57, you can't go wrong with it, every studio and every service has them. On snare and guitars cabs is the king. Probably the most versatile mic in the world, a classic that will never die.

A legendary mic

I don't really think there is much to say about these that hasn't been said before. Just get one of these, because there is no way you will regret it.

nice vocal and instrument mic !

Famous for a reason

Legendary mic for recording instruments and the design is just so simple and hard wearing. Can't really fault it, does exactly what it claims to. Can also be used for some vocalists with good results!

SM 57... What else?

This mic is a must have, a staple of modern recording. I don't care if it was made in China or the US or wtv, it sounds exactly like all the 57s I've used in studios. I recommend this mic to anyone who owns a home or professional studio, any singers as it's great for vocals, any guitarists as it's great and a standard for amps, any drummers as it's a staple for snares and even toms.

Great Instrument Mic

A very rich and versatile instrument mic. Very durable. Pretty good as well as a vocal instrument if there is a need.

Great mic

there is no words for this mic! its a legend...

Legendary - like it says on the box

A true industry standard and for very good reason. A very solid, robust piece of kit with a great sound. There are almost no features, no switches or controls, just a bit you point at the sound source at one end and a bit you stuff a cable in at the other end. I bought this for miking a guitar cab and it is the business.

I love this thing.

It just sounds good! when you hold this thing you're holding a piece of music history, and there's a reason why there is a hype. For the price it absolutely worth it. It picks up a lot more detail than me sm58 that's for sure.

Great microphone

As you would expect from Shure this iconic mic delivers. I use this primarily for brass and saxophones live and the sound is great. It is a robust microphone made to Shure's high quality standards. The mic comes complete with carry case, stand clip and thread adaptor.

Every one should have on of these!

Anyone who has ever recorded, gigged, basically uses a mic for anything, you should have one of these in your arsenal. reliable, sturdy, easy to use, look kinda cool, and will never let you down. They're great as a back up mike to have in any studio or gear bag. I've recorded electric guitar, acoustic, harmonica, drums, even audio from an ipad with this mike and it performs accordingly without much effort involved in positioning ect from me...highly recommend this mike and it won't break the bank...you won't be sorry!

p.s As soon as you buy one...you'll notice all your friends who play music probably have one too!!!