Description
The Shure SM57 is the world’s best-selling instrument microphone — found on stages, in studios, and in broadcast facilities for over five decades. Its tight cardioid pattern and contoured frequency response handle guitar cabinets, snare drums, brass, woodwinds, and amplified instruments with consistency and reliability.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Type Dynamic cardioid |
Frequency Response 40Hz – 15kHz |
| Output Impedance 310 ohms |
Switch No |
| Connector XLR male |
Housing Die-cast steel |
| Capsule Uniform cardioid |
Weight ~284g |
BEST FOR
Rental Tips
Before rolling, record 30 seconds of test audio at your actual shooting position. Listen back on headphones to catch room noise, handling sounds, or gain issues before they ruin a take.
Aim for peaks around -12dB to -6dB on your recorder or camera meters. Leaving headroom prevents clipping on loud moments — you can always boost quiet audio in post, but clipped audio is gone.
Even light breeze creates low-frequency rumble that overwhelms dialogue. Use the included windscreen or a deadcat for any outdoor recording, even if conditions seem calm.
Always plug in headphones while recording. You will catch problems — cable buzz, RF interference, clothing rustle — that the meters alone will not show you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What cable do I need?
Check the connector type in the specifications above. Most of our professional microphones use XLR — we rent XLR cables in various lengths if you need one.
Can I plug this into my camera?
Some cameras accept XLR directly, but most DSLRs and mirrorless cameras use a 3.5mm input. You may need an XLR-to-3.5mm adapter or a separate audio recorder for best results.
Does it need phantom power?
Condenser microphones require 48V phantom power from your mixer, recorder, or preamp. Dynamic microphones do not. Check the specifications above for the type.
Rent the Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone in Williams Lake, BC — available by appointment from Gear Locker, serving photographers, filmmakers, videographers, wedding professionals, event planners, corporate event coordinators, and production crews across the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.
| Rental Duration | 1 Day, 2 Days, 3 Days, 4 Days, 1 Week, 2 Weeks, 3 Weeks, 1 Month |
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