The SM57 a top pick for professional musicians looking to amplify instruments like guitar amps, bass amps, saxophones, trumpets, or drums. This microphone graces stages and studios globally.

Its shaped frequency response, accentuated by its presence rise, ensures the instrument stands out in the primary mix. The highly efficient cardioid pickup pattern focuses on the main sound source, capturing precisely what it's directed at, while sidelining noises from behind.