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.

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

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. Can you use this mic only with the Shure app? Will it work with a video recording app to have synced audio and video?

A: This will work with any app that records audio. That includes apps that record video. This will defeat the mobile devices built-on microphone.

Q: 2. is this compatible with the VIXIA HF R50?

A: Not sure, but I tested my MVL with my Vixia HFM40 and it does not work.

Q: 3. Can I use this on a RØDE Wireless Go?

A: Not directly. You would need to use this with an additional adapter to make it compatible with the Go, that adapter is B&H # ROSC3.

Q: 4. Is this item blue or black?

A: The windscreen is Black. That pic is misleading.

Q: 5. Is this mic compatible with the DJI Mic 2 transmitters?

A: The Shure MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones has a TRRS connector for use with smartphones. It would not be compatible with a wireless transmitter such as the DJI Mic 2.

Q: 6. How long is the cable from mic to plug in.

A: Mine measures 49 . FWIW, it's an excellent mic, has very, very good vocal presence and lends itself reasonably well to hiding in collars, inside shirts, etc. Just be aware that it picks up audio around the periphery of the mic head, not directly from the front (the front of the mic has no sound holes for lack of a more elegant term.)I just used this thing for the first time with an Azden Pro XD wireless setup, and it worked great - zero breath pops, no wind noise, minimal to no shirt/fabric noise when properly mounted. It's light years ahead of the mic that comes with the Azden setup.

Q: 7. Will this work with the stock Android video recorder...or only with the Shure app? Thanks!

A: The MVL will work with any app capable of recording audio.

Q: 8. Will this microphone work when connected to a iPhone with a lightning connector using the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter?

A: Yes, it will. Please note, this setup would be meant for recording audio to a video or voice memo only.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with dslr cameras? Does it need phantom power? Thanks

A: This is powered by the smart phone. It is not compatible with DSLR cameras. It is compatible with Mobile Phones or Tablets only.

Q: 10. Can you recommend a vampire clip that will work well with this mic?

A: For the Shure MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones (New Packaging), I would recommend the LMC Sound CMTVPRBK C Mount Vampire Clip Universal Lavalier Mount (B&H # LMCMTVPRBK).