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Learn how a simple unassuming microphone became a studio and stage staple. <br><br>You may be asking yourself how this small microphone became so popular. This slideshow will go over the Shure SM57u2019s history, and reveal how it eventually became one of the industryu2019s standard microphones most commonly used today.<br><br>Read the full article at https://www.channelaudiogroup.com/single-post/shure-sm57-microphone
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AV Equipment Guides Shure SM57: The Industry Standard Microphone www.channelaudiogroup.com
About the Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 is a basic, inexpensive, general-purpose dynamic microphone ● Originally used by the media industry ● Soon the music recording industry fell in love with it ● It can be used in just about any kind of environment, loud or quiet, hot or cold ● The reliability of the Shure SM57 is what makes it so popular These mics are adaptable, affordable, sound good, and are built to last. www.channelaudiogroup.com
About the Shure SM57 ● Lineage traces back to the art-deco microphones that Elvis Presley used – the Shure Model 55 ● The Model 55 contained a capsule called Unidyne, one of the first dynamic microphone capsules ● Dynamic mics were cheaper and less fragile than ribbon microphones ● An updated version of the Shure Model 545 came out containing Unidyne III ● Needed a casing capable of handling the rigorous use that busy television studios required - so the SM57 was born www.channelaudiogroup.com
About the Shure SM57 “SM” stands for “studio microphone,” however, it was built for television studios. The matte black paint job: ○ Minimizes camera reflections ○ Helps to blend in with its surroundings ● The lack of a power switch prevents them from getting switched off accidentally ● The Shure SM57’s cardioid pickup pattern filters out ambient noise beautifully ● Delivers sound, no matter how loud things get www.channelaudiogroup.com
What is the Shure SM57 Suitable For? The Shure SM57 can deliver optimal results with any recording endeavor. When considering music, the Shure SM57 will prove to be invaluable ● Guitar cabinets ● Toms ● Snares Shure’s engineers put the SM57 through rigorous abuse when designing. The microphone was: ● Dropped from great heights ● Baked inside an oven ● Submerged in water www.channelaudiogroup.com
Who Should Use the Shure SM57? Anyone! The list of things it has recorded over the last four decades could fill a book The White House is a big endorser for the Shure SM57 ● It’s been the most reliable option for presidential addresses since 1965 ● Government officials depend on a microphone that is capable of handling certain weather conditions www.channelaudiogroup.com
What Makes the SM57 So Popular? There are many reasons why this microphone is so beloved: ● Its versatility insurers top-notch results, no matter what the situation entails ● The build quality of the Shure SM57 is unrivaled – these devices simply won’t break ● Its capability of handling all sorts of volume pressures. ● The price tag of only $90 You will find the Shure SM57 in the cabinet of every major studio, and it is a staple in Channel Audio’s rental arsenal, a testament to its reliability. www.channelaudiogroup.com