Shure SM57 LC 5-stars Reviews

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!!!

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!

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.

57

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!!!

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.