Shure SM57-LCE Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

The Instrument Mic That's Been on Every Stage and in Every Studio.

The Shure SM57-LCE is one of the most widely used professional microphones in the world — and for good reason. Whether it's close-miking a guitar cabinet, capturing the crack of a snare drum, recording brass and woodwinds, or miking a piano, the SM57 delivers consistent, professional results in virtually any instrument application.

Its contoured frequency response is tailored for instrument use, with a presence peak that adds clarity and definition to whatever you point it at. The tight cardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis sound and feedback, making it equally at home on a loud live stage or in a quiet recording studio. Built to Shure's legendary standards, the SM57 is virtually indestructible — it's been in continuous production since 1965 for a reason.

Key Features

• Cardioid dynamic capsule — tailored frequency response for instrument applications
• Presence peak for added clarity and attack on guitars, snare, and brass
• Tight cardioid polar pattern — excellent off-axis rejection and feedback resistance
• Handles extremely high SPLs without distortion — ideal for loud guitar cabs and drums
• No phantom power required — plug in and go
• Durable all-metal construction — built to last decades of professional use
• Includes swivel stand adapter and zippered pouch

Ideal For

• Electric guitar and bass cabinet miking
• Snare drum and tom close-miking
• Brass and woodwind instruments
• Acoustic guitar and piano recording
• Live instrument reinforcement
• Drum kit and percussion recording

In the Box

• Shure SM57 cardioid dynamic microphone
• Swivel stand adapter (A25D)
• Zippered storage pouch