Getting the Most From Your Shure SM57 Microphone

From guitar amps to drums, to horns and even sometimes vocals, the Shure SM57 has proven itself as a true workhorse microphone for audio professionals. Join Mitch Gallagher as he shares a little history on the SM57, and offers some tips on getting the most out of this stout mic in a variety of applications.

0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Shure SM57 Origin
1:27 - Shure SM57 Specs
2:35 - Shure SM57 Uses
4:08 - Thanks For Watching!

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[sweetwater]

The Shure SM57 really is one of the greatest workhorse microphones out there 🎤 What have you used your SM57 to record? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more tips on mic usage 👍

[JohannesLabusch]

It's amazing how well I can hear Mitch, since the SM57 isn't even connected to a cable!

[therealrome]

One thing that can happen is that your 57 sounds thin / high passed / lacking bottom end. That's mostly due to a stuck capsule, so get that moving by blowing onto the capsule (seal it with your hand) and/or let it drop 2 feet. Got mine going again.

[fjk]

No matter what other mics I try, I always come back to the 57 because it still has that sound like no other.

[brandonmshrock]

These little things are amazing! I've had very limited supplies working with my church HS worship team, and I've learned to use these for just about everything. I've used them to mic guitar amps, snare drums, vocals, choirs, violins, cellos, and probably a bunch of other stuff I can't remember right now!

[wonbangcho]

Zach de la Rocha uses an SM57 to record all his vocals.... As per El-P in the RTJ interview from the Broken Record podcast. El-P again mentions this fact on the Song Exploder episode for the RTJ song JU$T.

[vaughnmiller]

If you can only have one microphone, the SM-57 is that one microphone.. And it's reasonably priced. Imagine that...

[subtonic]

I have an A81WS windscreen to put on one of my 57s when I use it for vocals and it works great!

[earsonlyaudio]

I think I have 6 of these or so in my home studio. Occasionally, when placing an order for something else, I just throw another random 57 in my cart because you can never have too many.

[antoinemontmory]

I have it since 14 years ! I love it !

[kintaro_xx]

I always start putting it dead center in front of the speaker then moving to the side and back to taste, but not much, it's very sensitive. Gain around 75% 🤘

[peterldelong]

Best instrument microphone ever, period.

[tjcadillac]

I don't want to see anyone else demo equipment besides Mitch ever again. This man is amazing ! I just love him !!!

[ShawnBarnesbass]

I have a vintage Unidyne III SM57 similar to the 1981 model shown here. I still use on a regular basis for recording and it still works great.👍

[terrydrums]

The SM57 is the Bill Brasky of microphones. To SM57!!

[ecedorsay]

used one on my song Summer Rainbows on itunes n spotify. Ece Dorsay

[KennyCarlile]

I love my SM57 and I just bought one for my kid! :)

[danielvought]

Thanks Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater

[CosminNeagu]

This man is Dr. Epiphone of microphones.

[derekfromtauranga]

TheSM57 works brilliantly on acoustic guitar aimed at the 12- 14th fret about 4 inches away. There are lots of knock off copies so there are videos that point out the differences between a genuine one and knockoff.