Latest reviews about Shure - SM57-LC Professional Microphone

audiopro says "Most used Mic in the World" about Shure - SM57-LC Professional Microphone

audiopro — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:59:50 GMT

I've been making money with Music since the mid 60's. No, I don't use a walker to get around, I got an early start.

The Shure SM-57 in one form or another has been around for as long as I can remember, and from my experience, has to be the most popular and versitle mic in the World.

I have worked as an Audio Engineer (Live and Recording), a musician and vocalist. The SM-57 has always been there. In all those years making Music, I can't name one gig, Live or Recording, where I haven't used a 57 for something, if not for many things.

Sure (no pun), there are many, many mics, past and present, with better frequency response and dynamics, but for sheer sonic guts and dependability, the SM-57 is hard to beat.

In Recording Studios, Mics are plentiful to say the least. Even so, I have (along with many engineers) never used anything but the SM-57 on Snare Drum. Often on Rack Toms as well. When it comes to micing a guitar amp, my first choice is a Neumann KM-84 Condenser......to a certian...

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Saxguy says "dependable, versatile microphone" about Shure - SM57-LC Professional Microphone

Saxguy — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:55:09 GMT

I had originally set out to acquire a sound system a little at a time, with the mikes being purchased early on.

I saw, on Ebay, a ligthly used microphone lot consisting of a Shure SM-57, Shure SM-58, and two audix OM3XB. All microphones enjoy a great reputation, the seller had a good feedback record and so I bought it.

I had already been well aware of Shure's reputation for puttng out quality microphones at fair prices. I was drawn to the SM-57 because of it's versatility, It is a cardoid, dynamic mike, meaning it is sensitive to the sound source and less sensitive to background noice. My research also showed that this mike was useful in miking woodwinds, drums, guitar and bass.

On the set, I chose to use the SM-57 on the bass drum. I didn't need a lot of amplification on the drum, which is typically pretty loud, but I did need the ability to balance it. I mike checked ok and it was easy for my son the sound guy to balance the sound on the gig. I've also played on this microphone many times...

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