The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup
pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background
noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and
woodwinds.
Outstanding performance, reliability, and application
diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and
sound engineers worldwide.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 40 to 15,000 Hz
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- Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency.
- Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)
- Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV)
- *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
- Impedance
- Rated impedance is 150 ohms (310 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Connector
- Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Case
- Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen
- Dimensions
- See User Guide
- Net Weight (without cable)
- 284 grams (10 oz)