Shure SM57 w/Shure X2U

Microphone

Primary Applications Live Sound, Studio Recording

Form Factor Handheld / Stand/Boom Mount

Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Instrument

Sound Field Mono

Operating Principle Pressure Operated

Capsule 1 x Dynamic

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Orientation End Address

Pad None

High-Pass Filter None

Tone Adjustment None

Gain Adjustment None

Indicators None

On-Board Controls None

Windscreen Foam (Available Separately)

Performance

Frequency Range 40 Hz to 15 kHz

Impedance 150 Ohms

Load Impedance 310 Ohms

Sensitivity 56 dBV/Pa (1 kHz, Open Circuit Voltage)

Connectivity

Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic)

Headphone Connector None

Physical

Color Gray

Mounting Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)

Mounting Thread Size 5/8"-27 Female

Included Case Zipper Pouch

Included Filters None

Construction Material Steel, Steel Wire Grille Dimensions ø: 1.3 x L: 6.2" / ø: 3.2 x L: 15.7 cm

Weight 10.02 oz / 284 g

Shure X2u Specs

Form Factor Inline Adapter

Display None

Channels of I/O 1 Input

Maximum Sampling Rate 48 kHz / 16-Bit

Number of Microphone Preamps 1 Preamp

Signal Processing

Gain/Trim Range 50 dB

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O 1 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output

Phantom Power 48 V, Selectable On/Off

Phantom Power Current 10 mA

Digital Audio I/O None

Host Connection / USB 1 x USB Type-B

Host Connection Protocol USB 1.0

MIDI I/O None

Wireless Connectivity None

Performance

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB

Maximum Input Level 0 dBV

Headphone Output Power 65 mW into 32 Ohms

Impedance Mic Inputs: 1.6 Kilohms

SNR -81 dBFS -78 dBFS

Digital Audio

Sample Rates Up to 48 kHz

Bit Depths 16-Bit

Audio Storage & Playback

Memory Card Slot None

Compatibility

OS Compatibility Windows 2000 Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows XP Windows Vista macOS 10.0 or Later *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Included Software None

Power

Power Requirements USB Bus Power