The Shure SM57 unidirectional dynamic microphone is exceptional for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence rise, the a SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, its is excellent for recording drums guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers. It is also the standard microphone used on the podium of the U.S. President for over 30 years. Its outstanding performers, legendary reliability, and diversity of applications make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers the world over. Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup. Professional - quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise  Pneumatic shock- mount system cuts down handling noise Extremely durable under the heaviest use Frequency response: 40 to 15,000 Hz