The Shure SM57-LC Dynamic Mic with Cable Kitis a cardioid dynamic microphone used in many applications including the USA's presidential podium for over 3 decades. It is a suitable choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence, the SM57-LC is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an effective cardioid pickup pattern, which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise.

In the studio, the SM57-LC is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57-LC is a consistent choice of professional performers. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and application diversity make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers all over the world.

Workhorse Studio & Live Microphone    Cardioid Polar Pattern    Use on Guitar Cabs, Drums, and More    Sturdy Build    XLR Cable

The Shure SM57-LC Microphone is a cardioid dynamic microphone used in many applications including the USA's presidential podium for over 3 decades. It is a suitable choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence, the SM57-LC is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an effective cardioid pickup pattern, which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise.

In the studio, the SM57-LC is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57-LC is a consistent choice of professional performers. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and application diversity make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers all over the world.

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• Professional workhorse for vocals and instruments in live sound reinforcement
• Legendarily reproduced, bright and clean sound
• Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
• Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
• Extremely durable design includes a pneumatic shockmount system that cuts down handling noise

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this require phantom power to run? And can it pass phantom power on to, say, a condenser mic?

A: This does require phantom power to run, however it will not pass phantom power. The booster is intended for use with dynamic and ribbon mics.

Q: 2. Most of my portable video is done by phone so this would work. My question is, would it work with my Nikon D5000? I realize the app is still needed to adjust settings.

A: This microphone will not connect to your camera.

Q: 3. Does this have the right cables to connect to an iPad?

A: According to the manual for this USB microphone, it is compatible with Mac and Windows but not iOS.

Q: 4. Is Phantom power required?

A: The Shure MV88+ Video Kit (BH # SHMV88DIGVK) is USB powered.

Q: 5. Does this work with GoPro hero 10? I was told Hero 10 doesn't offer digital output. I wonder if there is converter for this to be usable. I'm looking for stereo mic. Thanks for your time!

A: No, the Shure MOTIV MV88+ Digital Stereo Microphone is not compatible for use with cameras or recorders. It is specifically for use with mobiles devices, as well as computers. There is no adapter to convert a digital mic to analog. As another option for a stereo mic, you could use the Azden SMX-10 Stereo Microphone for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras (B&H # AZSMX10), the Polsen MVS-5 Stereo Shotgun Microphone for DSLR Cameras and Portable Recorders (B&H # POMVS5), or the Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone (B&H # NIME1M). These microphones will all output analog audio signal and can be used with cameras and recorder.

Q: 6. What is the max distance for voice recording? I'm putting actors on tape and they are QUIET. Need something that can give them their space but still pick up their whisper acting.

A: The max distance for this microphone is between 3-5 feet away, the closer the microphone is place to the subject the best the audio will sound.

Q: 7. Can I use this mic with the Acapella online recording service? I saw some reviews that said the mic did not work for facetime, streaming, and some online apps. I want to do a collaborative music project in Acapella, and add an external microphone so that my instrument will sound good.

A: Yes, the microphone works with any Online software platform, as far as we are aware. We suggest to check this link for more information: https://www.shure.com/en-US/motiv-compatibility

Q: 8. Which Smartphones with USB C connection for audio recording?

A: As long as you have an Android device which is compatible with the Shure MOTIV apps, you should be good to go. All you will need is a (short) USB-C to micro USB cable.

Q: 9. Can I charge the iPhone and use this at the same time with some sort of adapter?

A: No. You can not charge the phone will using this microphone.

Q: 10. Does this kit now include a tripod extension?

A: No, it does not.