Detail 01
149 dB max SPL
You can put it right on a cranked amp grille or snare head without the capsule distorting.
Product detailSKU #1274034493845
ShureSM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Standard-issue cardioid dynamic instrument mic. First choice for snare and guitar cabs, and the mic most engineers already know how to use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a guitar cab or snare drum on stage or in the studio
- Home recordists building a first mic locker
- Live sound rigs needing a mic that survives abuse
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Detailed acoustic guitar or overhead work needing airy top end
- Anyone wanting a mic that plugs into USB
- Deep low-end capture on kick drum or bass cab
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
40 Hz to 15 kHz response
Presence lift in the upper mids helps guitar and snare cut. Top end stops short of condenser air.
Detail 03
Cardioid pattern
Rejects what is behind it, so it isolates one source in a loud room and resists feedback.
Detail 04
No phantom power required
Works off any mic input, including cheap mixers and portable recorders with no phantom supply.
Detail 05
5.38 inch length, 1.25 inch diameter
Slim barrel fits tightly between toms or close to a snare rim where fatter mics will not.
Detail 06
No switches
No pad or low-cut on the mic. Handle filtering at the preamp or in the mix.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Clip and case are included; cable and stand are not.
- 02You need a preamp or mixer with an XLR input.
- 03Proximity effect adds bass as you move closer — set distance deliberately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SM57 come with a cable?
No. It includes a mic clip and a case. Buy an XLR cable and a stand separately.
02Can I use it for vocals?
Yes. It is voiced for instruments, but it works on vocals, especially loud and aggressive ones.
03Does it need phantom power?
No. It is dynamic and needs no phantom, though it does need a real mic preamp for gain.
04SM57 or SM58?
Same family. The 57 has a small grille for close instrument placement; the 58 adds a ball windscreen for handheld vocals.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 149dB
- Capsule
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz–15kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- None
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Handheld
3 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- No
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connectivity
- XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 5.38 inch
- Weight
- 0.6
- Diameter
- 1.25 inch
5 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✕ Not included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✓ Included
