Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone

If I could have only one mic in the entire world to do everything with, this would be my desert island mic. This is one of the most durable designs ever made. The audio is great for vocals, guitar, horns, whatever you throw at it.

I've been using it for spoken word applications like VO and podcasts. In retrospect I probably should have gone with the SM58 for what I'm using it for, but I'm not complaining. Just needs a good pop screen to combat plosives.

I really don't need to say much about this mic. It's a proven workhorse, always reliable and is working great on my snare. Picked it up at the gearfest! One more reason to go to this amazing event!

It’s durable, it’s got great sound quality and it’s extremely versatile. Great for snare drums, guitar amps, and I’ve even used it for vocals in a pinch. I picked up two of these to record stereo guitar and acoustic tracks. Highly recommend to all musicians!

This is one of my preferred options for voice work, especially for YouTube video narration. Quick to set up on my desk -- put it in a Shure A55M, slip on a good foam windscreen and you are good to go.

I picked one of these bad boys up a few days ago, and after recording an entire rock song with just this and an SM58 (for the kick drum), I can say with certainty that you will love this mic. Sounds great on drums, guitars, vocals, and even bass amps.

I’ve wanted one of these for a long time. I’ve had a cheaper Shure mic for some time, one of the PG 58 vocal mics. I’ve always had to be careful not to move around too much or make any handling noise when recording, and also had to be sure to enunciate very clearly.

I have been using these as a touring live soundman/recording engineer since 1972. Simply excellent. With the Shure A2WS windscreen they are my first choice for male vocals. i am primarily an onstage monitor mixer and the SM57 rings out beautifully.

I've just added two new SM57's to my gear and both perform as would be expected from an old work horse standard. I'm currently using them to mike guitar, mandolin and dobro as well as some rhythm instruments like an afuche on stage and the SM57 performs well. I'm 67 yrs.

What can be said about the sm57! It is an all around classic microphone. There’s a reason everyone should have the shure sm57 it can do nearly anything you want. High spl no problem. Not my first or last.