If you're in the market for an instrumental microphone, the Shure SM57 is a great jumping-off point. For $100, you're getting a die-cast steel mic with an integrated pneumatic shock mount for countering vibration-induced movement.

No phantom power required; Die-cast steel construction; Great off-axis noise reduction

Cost

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Everything 5 star

None!!

No issues, works great. Arrived fast, would buy again.

Classic mics necessary for any mic locker. Have found SM57 great in studio for instruments, SM58 great in studio for background vocals. SM58 great live - road warrior. SM57 very versatile mic. Stands and cables are nice extras and will hold up if not abused.

Pros; Great Starter Studio Set; Sm57 Great For Studio Mic; Sm58 Great All-around Mic; Stands And Cables A Bonus

I bought two A2WS-BK Black Foam Locking Windscreens for my SM57s in order to add an impressive 'Presidential' look to the podium when I run sound for a speaker. They also come in handy when I get a request from some vocalists who prefer singing on a Shure 57 over the standard Shure 58.

After getting advice from sound technician friends and many musicians who all choice Shure as a favourite brand for microphones, we decided to invest in a couple of SM57's as part of our live events PA system setup.

i coudnt do without these mikes even if i tried

While not being of high end class, the mic does it's job, and it does it well.

Highs and mids sound great Natural; warm feel great for string instruments durable cardioid patterned

not good for drum recording can get a little messy on the low end

Shure SM 57 is one of the best mics on the market that are actually affordable and wont cost you an arm and a leg. Plus most all music stores even local stores (not big chain stores) carry this line of mics from Shure. The

Yes 5 stars too. Finely crafted, fits well, everything is thought out: and it helps to eliminate poo. Should have bought it when I purchased my microphone