Description
HIRE – Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone (Melbourne)
The industry‑standard workhorse for instruments and amps. The Shure SM57 is a dynamic cardioid mic that’s been on countless stages and records — perfect for snare, toms, guitar cabs, brass and pretty much anything you can point it at.
Key Features
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Dynamic cardioid microphone with tight pickup and great rejection
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Tailored frequency response for instruments, drums and amps
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Handles high SPL with ease for loud sources like snare and guitar cabs
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Legendary Shure durability: built to survive real‑world touring
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Equally at home in live sound, studio and broadcast environments
Perfect For
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Snare drum & rack/floor toms
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Electric guitar & bass cabinets
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Brass, woodwinds & percussion
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General purpose stage and studio miking
What’s Included (per mic)
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Shure SM57 dynamic instrument microphone
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Mic clip and thread adapter
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Zippered pouch or protective case
Popular Add‑Ons
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Mic stands: Short boom stands (for snare/cabs) and full‑height booms
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Drum mic kits: Kick, tom and overhead mics to complete the kit
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Backline: Guitar/bass amps, drum kits, DI boxes
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Full PA packages: Mixers, speakers, monitors and engineer
Tech Specs (Essentials)
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Type: Dynamic, cardioid instrument microphone
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Applications: Drums, percussion, guitar/bass cabs, brass, woodwinds, general utility
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Connection: Standard 3‑pin XLR
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Use With: Any professional mixer, stagebox or audio interface with mic preamps
Need exact frequency response, sensitivity and max SPL? We’ll provide the full Shure SM57 datasheet on request.
Delivery & Setup
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Melbourne metro same‑day delivery available (subject to schedule)
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Bump‑in/bump‑out and sound‑check on request
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Can be supplied as part of a complete drum, band or backline package
Requirements
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Mixer, audio interface or stagebox with XLR mic input
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XLR cabling (supplied) and suitable stand/placement
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PA or recording system to connect to
Why Hire from Concert AV
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Tour‑maintained microphones tested and cleaned before every job
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Experienced audio techs who know drum, amp and brass miking
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Flexible logistics: delivery, setup, live support
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Trusted by venues, agencies & production companies across Melbourne
Ready to book the Shure SM57? Tell us your date, venue/suburb, number of mics required and whether you need stands, drum mics, backline or full PA.