Shure SM57 LC Reviews

Best instrument mic

This is my no. 1 choice for snare, toms, electric guitar.

I've got 6 of these and love them.

No feedback, no problems, build to last years.

Only problem is that on floor tom sometimes the plastic ring on head resonates creating buzz in sound. I use 2 thin stickers (3mmx10mm) to fix the ring on the body. works well.

I did use this mic on pretty much everything is possible (violin, trumpet, sax, kick drum...) no problems so far... Really great product.

Amazing

I ordered this microphone to record my bass sound directly from the amp. I am amazed how good it works and sounds! I would buy it a second time for sure!

Everyone should have one

It's a very good mic for recording electric guitar (especially distortion) but I also use it for acoustic guitar and vocals with decent results.

For better results you should connect the mic to a good preamp. In order to capture sound the source has to be a little bit loud. Using just an USB audio interface will not give the best results.

If you're not a studio owner (and probably most of you are not ) you should improve the sound quality in the room by adding some absorption panels. Having a decent environment it's really important.

It's not the best mic in the world but for the money you pay you get a lot of versatility and I don't think there is a studio on this earth who doesn't have one. I saw people recording all kind of instruments so it's a must have!

The build quality is very good, it feels solid.

Amazing Microphone!

Great microphone for live and studio use!

Workhorse

What can be said that hasn't been said already about the Shure SM57? This mic has consistantly featured on electric guitar cabs, drums and so many other instruments for decades. It is versatile in both live and studio situations. It is robust and solid and will stand the test of time. All for a super reasonable price too.

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What can I say it is a legendary mic it can handle anything you throw at it. It can be found on a countless number of recordings and multiple instances will be found in every studio around the world. It is sturdy and reliable. Great for snare top and bottom and guitar cabs.

A monster in Live situations

By all means, this has got to be one of if not the best microphone I have ever used for live purposes. Do bear in mind that this mic was only used in front of celestion V30s which already have a great sound, so it was more a question of documenting the dynamics of the sound and distortion of my amplifier correctly rather than loudness or openness of sound. I play without reverb, with a very drivey, punchy sound that feels very dry at the same time because I use absolutely no pedals. With an orange amp and a V30, cranked to about half capacity, this mic would pick the tone up perfectly, and it would make me consistently happy with how the sound would turn out in the mixing desk when it would come out of the general PA. Power and clarity.

However, I do not have any experience with this mic in a studio, but I have heard amazing things. Frankly, if it could perform so well in such loud settings on a stage where a lot of things are unpredictable in terms of sound distribution through the venue, I am sure it can be tweaked to utter perfection within the confines of a studio.

Most heartily recommended!!!

Shure 57 is a very versatile mic, and can be a lifesaver if you have a mic that breaks down on you. You probably heard it before, but this is probably the most used mic of all time. Used by beginners to professionals.

I've used it live on drums, vocals, amps with great results.

In all my years doing sound, I've never had a shure sm57 break down on me.

Very good build quality. I read an article were they took a shure 57 and buried it in the ground for 2 months, and then dug it up, and it worked flawlessly!

That tells you how much it can handle.

Industry standard instument mic

I bought two sm57's and have used them in live and home recording settings for acoustic guitar, electric guitar amps, close mic drums and cajon.

The mic generally does everything you need for live sound. I found it even works well as a bass drum mic at a push. It doesnt quite have the sound of the Beyer m201 for snare when recording, but is a good all round workhorse.

The construction is high quality, and they hold up well to being transported, dropped or accidentally hit with drumsticks. Plus every sound tech knows what to do with an sm57.

Shure 57

You cant go wrong with a few 57's in your pelli.

Guitars, snare, brass, even gritty vocals, this mic will work for you

time and time again. Look at any stage in the world, and you will find it there

Nice mike

Years ago I had (and they are still knocking abut somewhere) three Shure Unidyne III mikes. When I started they were pretty well the de facto rock and blues vocal, sax and harp mike. I also played flute.

They don't work very well any more, and i replaced them with another brand (no names, no pack drill). The other night I heard someone else using my mike, and realised that it was shot. I did not want to replace it because it has an artificially enhanced top end, which turns my high sax notes into a scream. I've use SM57s and 58s in the studio, so I thought I'd go back to Shure. Glad I did so!

Classic sound for instrument recording.

An acoustic guitar sounds wonderful, but also good for voices. Industry standard, and for good reason.

Instrument Mic of choice

The SM57 has been a staple mic for stage and stdio for many years. At this great price its difficult to find anything that competes.

Ideal for on stage micing of instruments (such as horns, guitar cabs, snare) as it is not prone to feedback, and has a open neutral sound.

Like its vocal partner the SM58, this mic is very rugged, withstanding years of abuse on a and off the stage without showing anything more than a few scratches.

Ideally sized for the (supplied) mic clip this is the number 1 grab and go microphone for live work.

Its also very at home in the studio and has found a place on many a snare drum in the past!

Overall I've been using these for a number of years, and have just ordered another, i'm sure I will continue to use them for many years to come.

What a mic

A true all-rounder can be used for any application.

I use this on my Snare and on Guitar cabs no complaints.

There is a reason it is the industry standard

good instrument microphone

i have used this microphones for guitars amps, for clarinets, sax, and many other instruments, it sound good, it's reliable, you can hit the capsule with loud sounds it doesn't distors.

The best instrument mic.

The best instrument mic I know.

Jack of all trades. Man and I seriously mean it. It's no surprise that it's used for so many things with professionals.

You it with guitar cabs solo or with sennheiser 906 and voila. Can be used with bass cab to get that crispy high sound with di-sound or other bassmic. And for the vocals, If your acoustics are bad while rehearsing you can get a nice isolated vocals with this. It does not pick much of the background noise of the room.

So, In conclusion: Can not live without this one. Buy and won't regret.

All you need If you don't know what you need

If you had only these mics at disposal and made a bad recording with them, and I mean any recording. Then maybe you should find a new job.

Best overall mic for music there is in my experience. Sure you could get much more expensive mics, and record ants feet, but if you want to do a r'n'r record and don't know where to start, start by buying one of these (at least one)

Great rounded up, familiar classic sound, no harshness, no dullness, no hype, no lies, just honest meat and potato sound.

No super details also, but experienced professionals know that all the relevant information is here.

Classic for snare, and guitar cabinets, but also great for r'n'r vocals, bit more open then SM58, little less rejection of outside noise. Very often used for toms too.

Built like tank, feels like cold weapon in hand, no switches, no fuss, that cap at the tip is sturdier than it looks.

This mic for me in every aspect captures essence of r'n'r, from its build to its sound, from its history to its value. It is in the long run THE best value there is as you will probably never have to get rid of it.

If you don't know what to buy, buy this, you won't miss.

Tough as nails

You can't any better than this I guess. I've been using this mic extensibly abroad while on several shoots and it shows no sign of wear or any defect. Believe me, I've treated it with some bad manors in Africa, under dust, moisture, thrown around in a camera bag, and it just keeps on going. If it's build quality you're after, this is a tank.

Sound wise, it's very clear and crisp, specially happy with the highs and mids.

For the price that you're paying, and the quality you're getting, I can't see a direct competitor from another brand that would make me not choose this Sm57, it's the best hand held mic that I have ever owned, undoubtedly.

Very sound purchase and will last a lifetime. Recommend!

it is a studio standard for drum and percussion recordings...

I has a great sound at drum and percussion recordings, it is a studio standard for this app...

SM 57 review

no brainer really. There's a reason these are pretty much live sound industry standard. No what I'm getting. Works as its meant to. Robust product. The beta version is a little better sound wise in my opinion