Description
SM57 Instrument Microphone
The legendarySM57 microphone is exceptional for musil instrument pickup and vols. With its bright, ean sound and contoured frequency response, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an extremely effective rdioid pickup pattern which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.
The SM57?s outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of applition make this 'workhorse' the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.
Features
Contoured frequency response for ean, instrumental A and rich vol pickup
Professional-quality A for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking
Uniform rdioid 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 (rdioid), rotationally symmetril 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).
se
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-st steel with a polyrbonate grille and a stainless steel screen.
Dimensions
See User Guide.