Shure SM57-X2U Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter

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Shure SM57-X2U Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter

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Versatility

The Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Mic is a versatile and valuable addition to any microphone collection, praised by musicians and professionals alike for its exceptional sound quality and adaptability across various applications.

Frequency Response

Customers highly praise the frequency response and durability of the Shure SM57 microphone when used for various instruments, particularly guitars. The dynamic range is impressive, allowing for handling high volumes without distortion. Some customers have compared it to industry standard and prefer its sound quality over competitors.

Sound Quality

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the sound quality of the Shure SM57 microphone and its XLR-to-USB adapter, X2U. They praise it for delivering crisp, clear, natural audio reproduction, capturing subtle nuances, and being a reliable investment in exceptional sound quality. Some customers have used it for recording vocals, instruments, and even amplifiers with remarkable success.

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Quality

Industry legend, durable af, can double as a baton for self defense from how solid it’s built 10/10

These are great mics especially for instrument; can’t beat them they are durable and have a great frequency response.

It feels like it’s made out of some indestructible alloy that laughs in the face of accidents.

Let me preface all of these caveats by saying that the sound quality you can get out of this mic completely overshadows any of ... Read More

Price

One thing to keep in mind is that it’s not the fanciest mic out there, but for the price, it’s an absolute steal.

Amazing value for a microphone that's great at everything.

Doesn't matter if you are just starting out and on a budget or getting ready for the studio, the shure sm57 is the mic for any ... Read More

Good mic, especially for the price i got it for

Shipping

Package arrived on time, microphone is amazing.

Packaging/appearance

Missing 3/8” adapter & paperwork including “limited warranty” form…i contacted “guitar center” & they have identical items in t... Read More

Competitiveness

This combined with the the a2ws filter is a way better value than the sm7b for voice recording as well.

I decided to invest in the shure sm57 dynamic instrument microphone based on its sterling reputation in the music industry.

Output seems a bit better than the sm7b which is so popular with podcasters today.

Oddly, the sm57 and a2ws windscreen has been the mic combo choice of usa presidents for decades!

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This product had a total of 5,353 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 2 2024.