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SHURE SM57

The SHURE SM57 is a world legendary dynamic microphone system designed for instrument recording and live performance applications. This epic professional instrument microphone features classic Unidyne III dynamic technology with revolutionary cardioid directional pickup design, creating unparalleled instrument tone capture capabilities and ultimate live performance durability performance for world-class recording production, professional live performances, and instrument amplification applications providing the most classic reliable instrument microphone solutions. Original mid-frequency enhanced response curves with intelligent background noise suppression systems ensure the most precise instrument sound reproduction and perfect stage isolation experiences, while advanced Pneumatic Shock Mount built-in shock design with Military Standard construction support stable performance in various harsh performance environments, providing modern music recording, premium live performances, and professional instrument amplification with the most legendary dynamic microphone platforms and half-century verified sound quality assurance.


Legendary dynamic technology combined with classic tonal characteristics meets various professional instrument recording and live performance application requirements. Excellent instrument pickup quality and ultimate durability reliability create professional-grade music production effects, while complete SHURE legendary audio ecosystems support comprehensive optimization of music engineer workflows, providing users with the most classic SHURE SM57 legendary dynamic microphone rental solutions and music success assurance.

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Main Features

Classic Unidyne III Dynamic Technology

  • Legendary Unidyne III dynamic capsule

  • Cardioid directional precision instrument pickup

  • Classic mid-frequency enhanced response curve

  • 40Hz-15kHz professional frequency range


Revolutionary Instrument Pickup Design

  • Pickup characteristics optimized specifically for instruments

  • High sound pressure level tolerance (>140dB)

  • Built-in Pneumatic shock isolation

  • Optimal on-axis frequency response consistency


Military Standard Construction

  • Half-century verified durable design

  • All-metal integrated housing

  • Impact and drop protection

  • Legendary reliability performance


Professional Audio Characteristics

  • -56 dBV/Pa standard sensitivity

  • Dynamic type requires no phantom power

  • Professional XLR balanced output

  • Standard microphone stand compatibility


Accessories List

  • SM57 dynamic microphones × quantity as required

  • High-quality XLR audio connection cables (3 meters)

  • Original protection carrying bags


Precautions

Unidyne III Capsule Protection Precautions

  • Unidyne III dynamic capsule is legendary precision component, avoid strong impacts

  • Avoid inserting foreign objects into microphone grille interior affecting capsule operation

  • Immediate cessation and inspection required upon discovering audio quality abnormalities or frequency response changes

  • Use only soft brushes for gentle cleaning of external grille during cleaning


Instrument Pickup Distance and Angle

  • Recommended pickup distances adjusted by instrument type: guitar amplifiers 5-15cm, drums 10-20cm

  • Cardioid directional should face sound source direction for optimal pickup effectiveness

  • Avoid overly close pickup creating proximity effect affecting tonal balance

  • Different pickup angles produce different tonal characteristics, requiring professional adjustment


High Sound Pressure Level Usage Management

  • Despite >140dB tolerance, avoid unnecessary extreme testing

  • Monitor audio input during high-volume usage to avoid downstream equipment overload

  • Pay attention to audio level settings when close-pickup intense instruments

  • Check if equipment tolerance range is exceeded upon discovering audio distortion


Military-Grade Housing Maintenance

  • All-metal housing should avoid contact with corrosive substances

  • Wipe dry moisture after usage in rainy or humid environments

  • Check housing for deformation affecting internal components after impacts

  • Store in dry environments avoiding metal oxidation during storage


Applicable Scenarios

Professional Recording Studio Instrument Recording
Classic instrument recording microphone systems for professional music production environments including world-class recording studios, renowned producer studios, and album production centers. SHURE SM57 provides the most classic instrument recording solutions for recording production, with countless classic albums recorded using SM57 over half a century becoming legendary works in music history. Unidyne III dynamic technology captures the most authentic natural tonal characteristics of instruments, perfectly reproducing from electric guitar amplifier warm distortion to snare drum crisp attack. Classic mid-frequency enhanced response curves are particularly suitable for instrument recordings in rock, blues, jazz and other music styles, adding unique musicality and emotional expressiveness to works. Cardioid directional pickup provides precise instrument isolation in recording studio environments, effectively suppressing other instrument bleed and studio reflection sounds, creating clean pure instrument recording effects. Ultra-high sound pressure level tolerance (>140dB) adapts to various recording requirements from gentle acoustic guitars to intense electric guitar amplifiers, ensuring no distortion from excessive volume. Built-in shock design allows microphones to be placed close to instruments or amplifiers for near-field pickup, capturing the most direct authentic instrument sounds. Provides professional music production with the most classic instrument recording tools and work quality assurance.


Live Performance Instrument Amplification
Legendary instrument amplification systems for various live music performances including rock concerts, jazz festivals, blues shows, and independent music venues. SM57 provides the most reliable instrument amplification solutions for live performances, with legendary durability allowing microphones to withstand various impacts and environmental challenges during intense performances, ensuring stable live performance quality. Classic instrument pickup characteristics allow every instrument to be presented to live audiences with optimal tone, completely conveying from guitar amplifier rich harmonics to brass instrument bright penetration. Cardioid directional pickup provides precise instrument separation in complex live environments, effectively suppressing stage background noise and other instrument interference, ensuring every instrument can be clearly prominent in the mix. Military-grade construction allows microphones to adapt to various harsh performance environments, working stably from indoor Live Houses to outdoor music festivals. Dynamic design's simple reliable characteristics reduce technical risks for live performances, suitable for equipment configuration requirements of various performance venues. Provides live music performances with the most legendary reliable instrument amplification tools and performance success assurance.


Drum Kit Recording and Live Pickup
Professional pickup systems for drum instruments including professional drum recording, live performance drum pickup, and percussion instrument recording. SM57 provides the most classic pickup solutions for drum applications, particularly enjoying world-class reputation in snare drum pickup, with countless classic rock album iconic snare sounds coming from SM57 recordings. Mid-frequency enhanced response curves perfectly capture snare drum attack and crispness, making every drum hit full of power and rhythm. Ultra-high sound pressure level tolerance adapts to drum kit intense dynamic changes, completely recording from gentle brush playing to intense heavy metal drumming without distortion. Cardioid directional pickup effectively isolates bleed from other drums and instruments, allowing every drum component to be independently and clearly presented. Built-in shock design allows microphones to be placed close to drum heads for near-field pickup, capturing the most direct powerful drum effects. Robust durable design adapts to vibrations and impacts during drummer intense playing, ensuring stable pickup quality. Provides drum recording and performances with the most classic pickup tools and rhythm assurance.


Guitar Amplifier Pickup and Recording
Professional pickup systems for string amplifiers including electric guitar amplifier recording, live performance guitar pickup, and bass amplifier recording. SM57 provides the most legendary pickup solutions for guitar amplifier applications, with countless classic guitar tones recorded through SM57 over half a century becoming milestones in music history. Classic frequency response particularly suits electric guitar amplifier tonal characteristics, naturally presenting from bright Clean tones to warm Overdrive distortion. Cardioid directional pickup allows recording engineers to precisely control amplifier pickup angles and distances, flexibly selecting from bright speaker center to warm edges. Mid-frequency enhanced design allows guitars to be prominently presented in band mixes without being masked or confused by other instruments. Ultra-high sound pressure level tolerance adapts to various volume requirements from small practice amplifiers to large performance amplifiers, ensuring sound quality won't be distorted by volume. Robust construction allows microphones to be placed close to amplifier speakers for near-field pickup, capturing the most direct authentic amplifier sounds. Provides guitar amplifier recording and performances with the most classic pickup tools and tone assurance.


Brass and Wind Instrument Recording
Professional recording and live pickup systems for wind instruments including trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and flute. SM57 provides the most professional pickup solutions for wind instruments, with classic frequency response particularly suitable for brass instrument bright tones and woodwind instrument warm characteristics. Mid-frequency enhanced design allows wind instrument tonal characteristics to be completely presented, naturally recording from trumpet bright penetration to saxophone warm richness. Cardioid directional pickup provides appropriate pickup distance control, allowing wind performers to comfortably record or perform without microphone proximity affecting playing techniques. Dynamic design is insensitive to airflow changes during wind instrument playing, avoiding plosive sounds or wind noise interference. High sound pressure level tolerance adapts to wind instrument dynamic expression ranges from gentle to intense, ensuring every note is completely captured. Provides wind instrument recording and performances with the most professional pickup tools and tone assurance.


Piano and Keyboard Instrument Pickup
Professional recording and live pickup systems for keyboard instruments including acoustic pianos, electric pianos, and organs. SM57 provides the most classic pickup solutions for piano applications, particularly renowned in jazz piano and rock piano recording. Classic frequency response allows piano tonal layers to be completely presented, naturally recording from bass register thick resonance to treble register bright clarity. Cardioid directional pickup allows recording engineers to flexibly select piano pickup positions, precisely controlling from close string pickup to overall soundboard pickup. Mid-frequency enhanced design allows pianos to be prominently performed in ensemble arrangements without being covered by other instruments. Dynamic design's warm tones add musicality to piano recordings, particularly suitable for music styles requiring warm rich sounds. Provides piano recording and performances with the most classic pickup tools and tone assurance.

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