Question 1

How is it with recording vocals?

Accepted Answer

I'd never use one for vocals in a studio environment. Use a large diaphragm condenser (LDC - requires 48v phantom power) for vocals. Someone said the 57 and 58 are the same, this is NOT true. The capsules are different with the 58 being a GREAT choice for LIVE vocals. The 57 is an earlier design and was more of a jack of all trades mic.

Studio recording (no matter where it is isolation booth or bedroom) is about capturing the cleanest signal possible, that really requires a LDC mic where vocals are concerned. One exception is metal vocals, in that case the SM7B LDD (Large Diaphragm Dynamic - no phantom power)  is the better choice. Dynamic mics can take higher SPL than condensers.

Question 2

What is the difference in this SM57-LC and the SM57?  I can't seem to find what the LC is about.

Accepted Answer

The LC stands for "Less Cable." As in it doesn't come with a cable. Shure used to sell a model that did come with a cable. As Raffael's link pointed out, they no longer sell the one with the cable. The microphones themselves, however, were exactly the same. So there's NO difference between an SM57-LC and SM57.

Question 3

can it be attached to a video camera with a cable?

Accepted Answer

The Shure 57 has a standard balanced audio XLR connector.  You will need an adaptor or cable that converts XLR to the type of connector on your video camera.  Shouldn't be a problem to find one.  Other than that, its suitability will depend on your use.  If you are using it "off camera" and reasonably close to your subject, it should be great.  If you are mounting it on the camera somehow, be aware that it is not a highly directional microphone and you'll be recording most sounds in front of the camera.  Good Luck.

Question 4

hello,Can i use this with xvive u3 on pa monitor?

Accepted Answer

Probably, if it has an XLR input or you can use a connector that can adapt it to your PA. Keep in mind that this is not a phantom powered mic.

ASIN	B0000AQRST
Antenna Location	Recording
Audible Noise	78 Decibels
Best Sellers Rank	#1,499 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #47 in Dynamic
Box Contents	Amplifier
Brand Name	Shure
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Amplifier
Connectivity Technology	XLR
Connector Type	XLR
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,912)
External Testing Certification	Não aplicável
Frequency Range	40 hz 15 khz
Frequency Response	15000 Hz
Global Trade Identification Number	00042406051316, 00642892817849, 00741005191347, 00752817385145, 04051355995257, 05054629078112, 07197200228433, 07387809240480, 08002702120057
Hardware Platform	amplifier
Impedance Unit of Measure	150 Ohms
Importer Contact Information	SUN INFONET PVT. LTD., PLOT NO. 38, SECTOR-20A,, FARIDABAD-121001 (Haryana) (Tel. : 011-49808905 email : [email protected])
Item Dimensions	15.7 x 3.2 x 3.2 Centimeters
Item Type Name	Dynamic
Item Weight Unit of Measure	10 Ounces
Manufacturer	Shure Incorporated
Manufacturer Part Number	SM57-LC
Microphone Form Factor	Lollipop
Model Name	SM57-LC
Model Number	SM57-LC
Number of Batteries	1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required.
Number of Channels	1
Number of Packs	1
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional
Power Source	Battery Powered
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB
Special Feature	Voice Activated Recording
UPC	042406051316 741005191347 642892817849 752817385145
Unit Count	1 Count

Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

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