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Shure SM57

Shure SM57

dynamic instrument mic; same internals as SM58; great value; versatile for vocals/instruments; needs pop filter for voice

Aggregated Pros
  • Dynamic instrument mic
  • Same internals as SM58
  • Great value
  • Versatile for vocals/instruments

Reddit Reviews:


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u/redditor · r/microphone

“The sm57 is a great instrument mic that can also be used for voices. The handling noise and plosives rejection isn't as good as the SM58, so you ...”

r/microphone · Shure SM57 setup : r/microphone →
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u/redditor · r/singing

“After doing a lot of research, I found that the Shure SM57 and SM58 models were constantly recommended as excellent beginner options, and ...”

r/singing · SM57, SM58, or something else for a budget beginner mic? →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/recording

“The SM57 (or any dynamic mic for that matter) isn't really an optimal mic for acoustic instruments and is better suited for loud sources like ...”

r/recording · Shure SM57 microphone output is too quiet : r/recording →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“Not hating on the 57 at all and I'd love to hear your thoughts! Do ... r/audioengineering - Cool summary of the history of the Shure SM57.”

r/audioengineering · Ye Olde SM57 : r/audioengineering →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/Guitar

“Behringer uphoria um2 + shure sm57. 2 · 8 ; I bought a fake SM57. Here's a side-by-side comparison to help you avoid doing the same. r/ ...”

r/Guitar · [Discussion] SM57 clones. $10 mic vs $40 mic vs $100 mic →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/livesound

“I know SM58s are more recommended but I found an SM57 being sold in my area for a good price. If so should I find a pop filter for it?”

r/livesound · Can I use an SM57 for live vocal performance? : r/livesound →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/letsplay

“Shure SM57 - A cheap and surprisingly great sounding commentary mic. ... Proof that price doesn't mean anything. The only thing I will add ...”

r/letsplay · Shure SM57 - A cheap and surprisingly great sounding ... →
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u/redditor · r/musicproduction

“It's kinda always been the case that dynamic mics like an SM57 can work really well for vocals. I've also found SM57's aren't good at all for ...”

r/musicproduction · The SM57 is a better vocal mic than an equally cheap ... →
Positive
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“Shure Sm57 and Sm58 are all time iconic microphones, that are still as needed and usefull in anyone's Studio. That's great or Small, and ...”

r/audioengineering · Finally at that stage where I accepted the SM57 and SM58 ... →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

“I've known about the Shure SM57 for like 10 years, so I'm leaning ... One of my biggest regrets was getting a Blue Snowball instead of ...”

r/WeAreTheMusicMakers · Shure SM57 for Acoustic Music or an Alternative? →
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u/redditor · r/microphone

“I don't have much budget to work on so is it worth it to buy a sm57 or sm58 for my vocals. I won't go for cheap condensers cuz they are noisy and often ...”

r/microphone · Is sm57 or sm58 good for vocals : r/microphone →
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u/redditor · r/recording

“Hi, I'm new to singing and would like to record some vocals and my guitar on a mic, I was looking at the Shure SM57 and 58, I don't know which ...”

r/recording · I need help choosing a mic as a beginner : r/recording →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/recordingmusic

“I've been wondering, though, if I should buy a pair of Shure SM57's also. ... I've never known anyone to regret buying a real SM57. The ...”

r/recordingmusic · Wondering if I should buy a couple of 57's... →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

“So I bought a new Shure SM57 microphone, since I read that it is good for recording acoustic guitar although it's a dynamic mic. The thing is, when recording ...”

r/WeAreTheMusicMakers · Shure SM57 extremely quiet. Faulty microphone? →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/audioengineering

“I'm a broke teenager so I just have one mic, an sm57. I love it and it works great for most of what I use it for, but I've been struggling to get an ...”

r/audioengineering · I'm stuck with just a sure sm57 for recording acoustic guita… →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/VoiceActing

“Found a brand new Shure SM57 mic for a killer deal and wanted to know if anyone anyone has experience with it and if it would work well for Voice ...”

r/VoiceActing · Is the Shure SM57 worth it? : r/VoiceActing →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/DJs

“I returned mine and got a Boss VE-1 Vocal Echo. No more static or ... Shure SM57 or SM58? r/VoiceActing. • 2y ago. Shure SM57 or SM58? 15 ...”

r/DJs · Mic --> TC Helicon --> DDJ-SR2 = Hissing/static noise : r/DJ… →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/Guitar

“What makes the Shure SM57 not good for acoustic guitars and vocals? r/WeAreTheMusicMakers. • 11y ago ...”

r/Guitar · Shure SM57 for Acoustic : r/Guitar →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/turntables

“The picture disk of Lateralus is infamous for being a crappy pressing, I returned mine shortly after picking it up. ... (Mic is Shure SM57 ...”

r/turntables · Why does arm move back and forth? Is it the record? : r/turn… →
Neutral
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u/redditor · r/makinghiphop

“... regret later. ... Shure SM57 - A cheap and surprisingly great sounding commentary mic. r/letsplay. • 12y ago. Shure SM57 - A cheap and ...”

r/makinghiphop · [Question] I'm about to get an SM57 mic for hip hop vocals. … →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/steelseries

“... Shure Sm57 with that money. WhiteHartMart. •. 1y ago ... Hard disagree - apart from the better mic I returned mine. Not enough of a value ...”

r/steelseries · r/steelseries - Nova Elite = WOW →
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u/redditor · r/banjo

“Shure SM57 sounds terrible? The sound quality from my phone microphone ...”

r/banjo · Shure SM57 sounds terrible? : r/banjo →
Negative
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u/redditor · r/Shure

“The counterfeits don't sound awful, but you would do better, $ wise, by buying a Shure SM57 or SM58, based on the same Unidyne III as the SM7B.”

r/Shure · Wanted to make sure this SM7B I bought will be legit! →
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