Detail 01
Dynamic element
No phantom power needed, and it shrugs off SPL that would overload a condenser. Snare hits and cranked amps stay clean.
Product detailSKU #1300744184980
ShureSM57 Mic With Cables & Stand 4-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four SM57 dynamic mics bundled with cables and stand hardware. For anyone miking a drum kit, guitar cabs, or a full band at once.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a drum kit's snare and toms in one purchase
- Small studio or rehearsal room starting from zero
- Live band needing durable instrument mics for loud sources
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocalists wanting airy, detailed top end from a condenser
- Quiet acoustic sources like fingerstyle guitar or room ambience
- Anyone needing only one mic — the per-unit savings are wasted
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
Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what it faces. On a loud stage this keeps hi-hat and neighboring cabs out of the channel.
Detail 03
40Hz–15kHz response
Rolls off above 15k, so no fizzy air. Explains why it sits well on snare and guitar without harshness.
Detail 04
-56 dBV/Pa sensitivity
A quiet output. On distant or soft sources you'll need a preamp with real gain and low noise.
Detail 05
150 ohm impedance
Standard low-Z. Works with any mixer or interface mic input and tolerates long cable runs without losing highs.
Detail 06
284 g, all-metal body
Heavy enough to need a stand that actually holds position, tough enough to survive being dropped on a stage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs four XLR preamp channels — check your interface or mixer input count
- 02Confirm the stand quantity in the pack matches the four mics
- 03No windscreen or shock mount; add pop protection if using for vocals
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 runs off the cable alone. Leaving phantom power on won't damage it, but it does nothing.
02What's the difference between the SM57 and SM58?
Same cartridge, different grille. The 58 adds a ball windscreen for vocals; the 57 has a slim front so it fits close to a snare or amp grille.
03Can I use these for recording vocals?
Yes. It's a common choice for loud or gritty vocals. Add a pop filter, and expect to push preamp gain fairly high.
04Will a USB interface give it enough gain?
Budget interfaces can run out of headroom on quiet sources. On snare and guitar cabs there's plenty of level to work with.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Net weight (without cable)
- 284 g (10 oz.)
14 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Connector
- 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Dimensions
- 1-1/4"W (top) x 6-3/18"L x 29/32" (bottom)
- Korena Special
- false
- Weight
- 0.63 lbs (0.28 kg)
- Polar pattern
- Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Type
- Dynamic
- Sensitivity (at 1,000Hz)
- Open circuit voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV) (Note: 1 Pa = 94dB SPL)
- Tier
- new
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Frequency response
- 40Hz to 15,000Hz
- Source Id
- site51300744184980
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Impedance
- Rated impedance is 150ohms (310ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
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