Shure SM57 Full Review

The legendary Shure SM57 is a widely-acclaimed dynamic microphone that is primarily targeted at recording instruments. However, many A-level artists have used this microphone for capturing vocals. In this post, I'll share everything you need to know about the SM57 and whether it's for you or not.

What is the 57 best suited to? It’s the most popular choice for a professional musician who wants to mic up their amplified or acoustic instrument such as a guitar amp or bass amp, saxophone, trumpet or drums. It is used on stages and in studios around the world. How does it sound? The contoured frequency response with its presence rise, helps the instrument cut better through the main mix.

Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone

The windscreen helps mitigate background noise and vocal plosives, while adding protection to the microphone element. The density of the specialty acoustic foam is optimized to help protect the microphone element from air bursts without muffling the sound. The foam filter is hypoallergenic and helps prevent moisture and dirt from damaging your microphone. The windscreen accessories are designed to compatible with Shure SM57-LC, PGA81LC mic cover. Package content: 2 x black foam windscreen.

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