The Shure SM57 is a low-impedancecardioiddynamic microphone made by Shure Incorporated and commonly used in live sound reinforcement and studio recording. It is one of the best-selling microphones in the world. It is used extensively in amplified music and has been used for speeches by every U.S. president since its introduction in 1965.[1] In 2004, honoring its four decades of "solid, dependable performance", it was inducted into the first-ever TEC Awards TECnology Hall of Fame.[1]
The origin of SM57 may be traced to 1937, when Shure engineer Benjamin Bauer developed the first single-element directional microphone, the Unidyne, which had a cardioid pickup pattern.[1] In 1959, another Shure engineer, Ernie Seeler, advanced the art of microphone design significantly with the Unidyne III.[1] Seeler torture-tested the Unidyne III during three years of research and development and thereby, produced the SM series of rugged and reliable Shure microphone capsules.[1] The "SM" stands for Studio Microphone;[2] Seeler was an aficionado of classical music and expected the SM57 to be used for orchestras. Because he "despised" rock music, the TEC Foundation said that it was ironic that the microphone has become "a mainstay of rock music."[1]
CharacteristicsEdit
The SM57 uses the same capsule as the popular SM58. Like the SM58, the SM57 is fitted with an XLR connector and is impedance balanced, which helps to minimize electrical hum and noise pickup when connected to a balanced input. Compared to the SM58, the SM57's grille allows for closer placement to the source of sound, while the SM58 provides a pop filter to reduce plosives ("pop" sounds) and wind. According to Shure, the SM57 frequency response extends from 40 Hertz (Hz) to 15 kHz. It is manufactured in the United States, Mexico, and China.
The Shure A2WS is an accessory windscreen for the SM57 that attenuates wind noise and plosives, and protects the microphone capsule.
UseEdit
Shure SM57 microphones with A2WS windscreens installed on the lectern of former United States President Barack Obama. The microphone kit (two SM57 microphones, windscreens, microphone stands, and black right-angle XLR cables) is referred to as the VIP/high-profile microphone kit.
The SM57 is a popular choice of musicians due to its sturdy construction and ability to work well with instruments that produce high sound pressure levels, such as percussion instruments and electric guitars. The School of Audio Engineering (SAE) recommends the SM57 (along with other makes and models) for four roles in a drum kit: kick drum, snare drum, rack toms, and floor tom.[3] The cardioid pickup pattern of the microphone reduces the pickup of unwanted background sound and the generation of acoustic feedback. SM57s have also been a staple when reinforcing the sound from guitar amplifiers.
Every U.S. president since Lyndon B. Johnson has delivered speeches through an SM57.[1] It became the lectern microphone of the White House Communications Agency in 1965, the year of its introduction, and remains so.[18]
Due to its popularity, the SM57 has been counterfeited frequently by manufacturers in China and Thailand.[19] Shure Distribution UK reports that the SM57, SM58, Beta 57A, and Beta 58A are their microphones that are most commonly counterfeited.[20] In 2006, Shure mounted a campaign against the trading of counterfeit microphones.[21]
^Farinella, David John (January 1, 2009). . Mix. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
^Charles J. Kouri; Rose L. Shure; Hayward Blake; John Lee (2001). Shure: sound people, products, and values. Vol. 1. Shure Inc. p. xiii. ISBN0-9710738-0-5.
^Shure Distribution UK. What is a counterfeit? 2009-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
^Shure Distribution UK. Shure Distribution UK Clamp Down on Counterfeiters 2009-04-25 at the Wayback Machine
External linksEdit
SM57 official page
Sound&Recording - 50 Years of Shure SM57
October 18, 2023
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The Shure SM57 is a low impedance cardioid dynamic microphone made by Shure Incorporated and commonly used in live sound reinforcement and studio recording It is one of the best selling microphones in the world It is used extensively in amplified music and has been used for speeches by every U S president since its introduction in 1965 1 In 2004 honoring its four decades of solid dependable performance it was inducted into the first ever TEC Awards TECnology Hall of Fame 1 The Shure SM57 microphone Contents 1 Background 2 Characteristics 3 Use 4 Specifications 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksBackground EditThe origin of SM57 may be traced to 1937 when Shure engineer Benjamin Bauer developed the first single element directional microphone the Unidyne which had a cardioid pickup pattern 1 In 1959 another Shure engineer Ernie Seeler advanced the art of microphone design significantly with the Unidyne III 1 Seeler torture tested the Unidyne III during three years of research and development and thereby produced the SM series of rugged and reliable Shure microphone capsules 1 The SM stands for Studio Microphone 2 Seeler was an aficionado of classical music and expected the SM57 to be used for orchestras Because he despised rock music the TEC Foundation said that it was ironic that the microphone has become a mainstay of rock music 1 Characteristics EditThe SM57 uses the same capsule as the popular SM58 Like the SM58 the SM57 is fitted with an XLR connector and is impedance balanced which helps to minimize electrical hum and noise pickup when connected to a balanced input Compared to the SM58 the SM57 s grille allows for closer placement to the source of sound while the SM58 provides a pop filter to reduce plosives pop sounds and wind According to Shure the SM57 frequency response extends from 40 Hertz Hz to 15 kHz It is manufactured in the United States Mexico and China The Shure A2WS is an accessory windscreen for the SM57 that attenuates wind noise and plosives and protects the microphone capsule Use Edit nbsp Shure SM57 microphones with A2WS windscreens installed on the lectern of former United States President Barack Obama The microphone kit two SM57 microphones windscreens microphone stands and black right angle XLR cables is referred to as the VIP high profile microphone kit The SM57 is a popular choice of musicians due to its sturdy construction and ability to work well with instruments that produce high sound pressure levels such as percussion instruments and electric guitars The School of Audio Engineering SAE recommends the SM57 along with other makes and models for four roles in a drum kit kick drum snare drum rack toms and floor tom 3 The cardioid pickup pattern of the microphone reduces the pickup of unwanted background sound and the generation of acoustic feedback SM57s have also been a staple when reinforcing the sound from guitar amplifiers In a more unconventional fashion the SM57 has been favored by some as a vocal mic both live and in the studio Notable singers known to have recorded vocals with an SM57 include Anthony Kiedis Brandon Flowers 4 Madonna 5 David Bowie 6 John Lennon 7 Jack White 8 Bjork 9 Peter Gabriel 10 Paul Rodgers 11 Tom Waits 12 Wayne Coyne 13 Tom Petty 14 Alice Cooper Erykah Badu 15 Caleb Followill 16 and Raphael Saadiq 17 An early model of the mic the Unidyne 545 was used on Pet Sounds for Brian Wilson s vocal tracks Every U S president since Lyndon B Johnson has delivered speeches through an SM57 1 It became the lectern microphone of the White House Communications Agency in 1965 the year of its introduction and remains so 18 Due to its popularity the SM57 has been counterfeited frequently by manufacturers in China and Thailand 19 Shure Distribution UK reports that the SM57 SM58 Beta 57A and Beta 58A are their microphones that are most commonly counterfeited 20 In 2006 Shure mounted a campaign against the trading of counterfeit microphones 21 Specifications Edit nbsp SM57 Unidyne III ca 1984Type Dynamic Frequency response 40 to 15 000 Hz Polar pattern Cardioid Sensitivity at 1 000 Hz open circuit voltage 56 0 dBV Pa at 1 000 Hz Impedance Rated impedance is 150 ohms 300 ohms actual for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance Connector Three pin professional audio connector male XLR type Produced 1965 presentSee also EditShure SM7 a mic that uses a modified version of the Unidyne III capsule and no transformer Shure MV7References Edit a b c d e f g TECnology Hall of Fame 2004 Archived 2013 12 13 at the Wayback Machine History of Shure Incorporated Archived 2008 04 28 at the Wayback Machine Microphone Placement Let s take a look at a standard drum kit SAE Retrieved April 6 2011 Gear Tribute The Shure SM57 from Rumours to the White House 15 May 2017 Erotica Diaries www sheppettibone com Archived from the original on 30 August 2011 Retrieved 12 January 2022 Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2016 11 05 Retrieved 2020 10 30 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Article section list Inside Track Jack White Brian Eno is MORE DARK THAN SHARK Peter Gabriel on The South Bank Show 1982 Making of Security PG4 YouTube Archived from the original on 2021 12 11 The Royal Sessions Finds Paul Rodgers in Fine Voice 23 February 2014 Bones Howe amp Tom Waits The Flaming Lips Clouds Taste Metallic Sessions Mini Doc YouTube Archived from the original on 2021 12 11 Inside Track Tom Petty s Hypnotic Eye Electronic Musician Magazine Archived from the original on 2017 11 22 Kings of Leon June 2007 Farinella David John January 1 2009 Music Raphael Saadiq Mix Archived from the original on July 9 2012 Retrieved April 21 2012 Charles J Kouri Rose L Shure Hayward Blake John Lee 2001 Shure sound people products and values Vol 1 Shure Inc p xiii ISBN 0 9710738 0 5 Home Recording Joe Shambro Spotting a Fake Shure Microphone How to tell if your mic is genuine or not Shure Distribution UK What is a counterfeit Archived 2009 03 03 at the Wayback Machine Shure Distribution UK Shure Distribution UK Clamp Down on Counterfeiters Archived 2009 04 25 at the Wayback MachineExternal links EditSM57 official page Sound amp Recording 50 Years of Shure SM57 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shure SM57 amp oldid 1167673789, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
