Shure SM57-LC Instrument Microphone
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Key Features
- Focused, stage-ready sound: Cardioid pickup isolates instruments and vocals for clear live and studio performance
- Consistent, reliable capture: Dynamic handheld design with -56 dB sensitivity for dependable results under high SPL
- Tour-tough construction: Rugged metal body resists wear and reduces handling noise for rental, touring, and installed systems
- Versatile application: Optimized 40 Hz–15 kHz frequency response excels on drums, guitar cabinets, woodwinds and spoken word
- Professional connectivity: Standard XLR wired output ensures low-noise integration with mixers, recorders and monitoring rigs
Quick Specifications
- Product Model
- SM57
- Brand Name
- Shure
- Product Name
- SM57 Instrument Microphone
- Product Type
- Microphone
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Product information
SM57-LC
Overview
Put reliable, focused audio capture at the center of your rig with the Shure SM57-LC instrument microphone. Designed as a professional instrument microphone, the SM57-LC gives engineers and live sound technicians a bright, contoured response that brings out the detail in drums, guitar cabinets, woodwinds and vocals while minimizing bleed with its cardioid polar pattern. With a practical 40 Hz–15 kHz frequency range and -56 dB sensitivity, it delivers predictable tonal balance across stages and studios. The dynamic, handheld construction and rugged metal housing stand up to touring, rental and installed use, reducing downtime and maintenance for AV managers and pro venues. Standard XLR connectivity provides low-noise integration with mixers, recorders and monitoring systems, and its focused pickup makes it useful for targeted audio capture in security, surveillance and monitoring scenarios where directional clarity matters. Whether building a live-sound inventory, outfitting a rehearsal space, or adding reliable microphones to a broadcast or monitoring setup, the Shure SM57-LC offers proven, industry-standard performance. Add it to your kit for dependable stage and studio capture—order now to upgrade your sound.
Features
- Focused, stage-ready sound: Cardioid pickup isolates instruments and vocals for clear live and studio performance
- Consistent, reliable capture: Dynamic handheld design with -56 dB sensitivity for dependable results under high SPL
- Tour-tough construction: Rugged metal body resists wear and reduces handling noise for rental, touring, and installed systems
- Versatile application: Optimized 40 Hz–15 kHz frequency response excels on drums, guitar cabinets, woodwinds and spoken word
- Professional connectivity: Standard XLR wired output ensures low-noise integration with mixers, recorders and monitoring rigs
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Shure |
| Manufacturer | Shure, Inc |
| Product Name | SM57 Instrument Microphone |
| Product Type | Microphone |
| Product Model | SM57 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SM57LC |
| Technical Information | |
| Sensitivity | -56dB |
| Host Interface | XLR |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Audio | |
| Maximum Frequency Response | 15 kHz |
| Minimum Frequency Response | 40Hz |
| Microphone | |
| Microphone Type | Handheld |
| Microphone Technology | Dynamic |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Width | 6" |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | MX |
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- SKU:
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- Manufacturer part:
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