Shure SM-57 LCE Instrument Microphone

Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup

-This is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.

Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking

Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise

-Picks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.

Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise

Extremely durable under the heaviest use

Frequency response 40 to 15,000 Hz

-This is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.