The Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone designed to offer clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments. It features a contoured frequency response for rich vocal pickup, background noise reduction, and a pneumatic shock mount system. A snare crack. An arpeggiated chord. A powerful saxophone solo. Whether on stage or in the studio, the notes that flow from your instrument connects your audience on a visceral level. And such sounds need a mic that can handle its strength. For every acoustic condition, the Shure SM57 delivers the power of your playing to every fan in the house.