Shure SM57 LC Reviews

Great mic for recording and vocals

I don't think you can get a better mic for the price, especially for recording with amps. Sure, there are better mics out there but not in this price range. Shure has always been known for their quality mics and this particular mic has been around a long time. I would recommend this mic if you are looking for quality and clear audio.

The perfect mic

There's nothing I could say to add to this mic's reputation - its the industry standard for a reason.

benchmark

man what a device, i knew this model is widely used all around the world, but i did not know i would use that widely in my own recordings.

i've recorded various different pianos, guitars, vocals, foleys, even background noises and you can do it all with this. the fact that it's extremely versatile still leaves me in shock. i've used way more expensive microphones than this, yet i keep coming back to this beauty just in case my experimental recordings with different mics won't work.

once you understand what it does to the sound while recording, the possibilities are endless with it.

SM57

Do I really have to say anything about these mics.

As necessary as strings, straps and tape.

Just get one or 5.

A workhorse

A really versatile mic that works for vocals and instruments. It's a workhorse. I say go for it, you don't get any better for the money's worth. And in the end it's about skill, environment and other gear as well, so don't overemphasize the mic. You'll do just fine with it.

Lives up to it's legacy

I wanted a good microphone to record my guitar amp with and of course this one was the main choice and for good reason. Works really great and captures the amp sound perfectly, either for overdrive, distortion of cleans.

Only thing that bothered me at first was the wobbly head of the microphone. I thought I had a defective one but it turned out to be quite common.

Industry Standard

This is not the greatest mic in the world, but for 100 bucks is the most versatily thing you will find. It's good on rock vocals, electric guitars, snare-drums (both top and bottom), kick drums and even toms. Personally I like it on snare and electric guitars. I'd advise any serious studio to have at least 4 of these.

it's exactly what it needs to be

I do every thing with this mic - percussions, guitar, sound design recordings,....

Vocals? Stick a pop filter on it and you're good to go! The AW2S on this gives it a similar sound to the M58, so thats basically 2 mics in 1!

A legendary mic for a reason. Amazing at what it does, everyone should have one.

the legend

I use it to record guitar through a 4x12" cabinet

world class do it all mic

world class mic that can do it all if needs be. The absolute perfect mic for anyone interested in recording etc especially if your just starting out and need an inexpensive mic that can be used on anything.

A durable mic with a high loudness tolerance. A great instrumental microphone. For its sales price, you're getting a die-cast steel mic with an integrated pneumatic shock mount for countering vibration-induced movement.

Very nice sound.

This is a great microphone, for the snare drum, in any home studio, simply fantastic! Great quality, great price, great sound.

Perfect amp microphone

Perfect for guitar amplifiers, the tone is just what you want to hear. You can double it with a condenser mic and balance the tone as you like. It is also perfect for snare drum and live brass. Feels heavy and really really solid. Sadly i've seen mine being hit hard by the drumstick of a drummer and it only got a little scratch on the body, the sound is uneffected.

The classic

this is the classic mic for snare drum, so actuary and nice sound, but the mic is a bit large for my many kit's drum.

Great as always!

This is my second SM57. I use it mainly for recording guitar amps and got this second one to record a stereo guitar rig.

I compare every other mic to this one. Could be that I am used to the sound, but it seems a lot of people feel the same way.

Sometimes I also record some vocal for demos with it. I find the SM57 helps getting a fuller sound if the singer's voice is weak at the bass frequencies.

Industry standard for a reason!

There's not much I can add, this microphone is the industry standard for a reason. I use it to capture amps, instruments, etc. Would definitely buy again!

Pros:

- Overall quality

- Resistance (this mic could survive any tour)

Cons:

- None

Great mic!

It really is what it say's on the box. Legendary...

Very hard to break,

Very easy to use,

Looks good,

Comes with a beautiful bag within the box.

Sounds perfect. Especially for micing your guitar amp. It's good for vocals too. Using it with a focusrite 2i2 3rd gen interface and yes there is a whole lot of gain for the interface i'm using it with. Don't need a middle device in between to boost the signal. I am happy with this!

Amazing value for money

Whether you're looking for a versatile first microphone or a professional studio microphone, the Shure SM57 has you covered.

Extremely sturdy build and quality sound make this microphone outstanding value for money. Great for recording electric guitars.

Can't recommend this more.

Industry standard, but not for 2020

It is what it is, you stumble upon it everywhere and it used to be convenient for any occasion, but it's not the 80s anymore, it's got medium output, not great side and back rejection and bad off-axis colorartion (now I understand why everyone else has hi-hat issues) and its frequency responce is full of peaks and drops.

For me nowadays it should be considered as just a character mic if you want the sound of the '80s and '90s, nothing bad with that, but it's not that miraculous mic you hear about, at least not for today's standards.

For guitar cabs I prefer ribbon mics (SE electronics, even some T-bones occasionally) and for drums I went all Albini and the skies opened, now I use Oktava MK-12 mics on snare, toms and sometimes room, and the only dynamic mic I find useable is the Sontronics Solo, way quieter and cleaner bleed and a way more hi-fi mic.

Also for snare I've done some shootouts with an Audix i-5 and it was awesome, but I haven't tested what it does with a hi-hat behind it.