Shure SM57 LC 5-stars Reviews

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.

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.

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.