Detail 01
Dynamic
No phantom power needed, and it survives loud sources. Trades detail for durability at high volume.
Product detailSKU #1300744185351
ShureSM57 Mic With Cables 4-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four Shure SM57 dynamic mics with cables. The standard choice for miking guitar cabs, snares and toms in a working band or studio.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a drum kit's snare and toms in one purchase
- A studio building a usable instrument mic locker
- Live rigs miking multiple guitar cabs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocalists wanting an air-and-detail condenser sound
- Capturing quiet acoustic sources or room ambience
- Anyone needing only one mic — the pack is four
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.
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Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what it's pointed at, so it rejects the drummer's hi-hat or the next cab over.
Detail 03
40Hz to 15kHz response
Rolls off above 15kHz, which is why cymbals and vocal air sound softer than on a condenser.
Detail 04
-56 dBV/Pa sensitivity
Low output. Quiet sources need a preamp with real gain; cheap interfaces may run out of headroom.
Detail 05
150 ohm impedance
Matches any standard mic input. No matching transformer or DI needed.
Detail 06
10 oz weight
Light enough that a budget boom stand holds it at full extension without drooping.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cables are included; mic clips and stands are separate
- 02Needs an XLR input with preamp gain — a line input won't work
- 03Quiet sources may push a low-gain interface preamp to its limit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SM57 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic and works off any standard XLR mic input without phantom power.
02Can I use an SM57 for vocals?
Yes, and plenty of people do. It sounds tighter and less airy than a condenser or an SM58, with more midrange focus.
03What cables come in the pack?
The pack includes cables with the four mics. They terminate in the standard 3-pin male XLR connector the mic uses.
04Why is my SM57 so quiet?
Its output is low by design. Get the mic closer to the source, or use a preamp with more gain.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz to 15,000Hz
- Sensitivity At 1 000hz
- Open circuit voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV) (Note: 1 Pa = 94dB SPL)
- Impedance
- Rated impedance is 150ohms (310ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Net Weight Without Cable
- 284g (10oz)
- Dimensions
- 1-1/4 inchW (top) x 6-3/18 inchL x 29/32 inch (bottom)
1 detailsOther
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
