• Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
• Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
• Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
• Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
• Extremely durable under the heaviest use
• Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz

Type
          Dynamic

Frequency Response
          40 to 15,000 Hz

 

Polar Pattern

Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency.

 

Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV)

*(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

 

Impedance

Rated impedance is 150 ohms (310 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance.

 

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3.

 

Connector

Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type).

 

Case

Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen.

 

Dimensions

See User Guide.

 

Net Weight (without cable)

284 grams (10 oz)

Download SM57 User Manual

Download SM57 Spec Sheet