Shure SM57

A snare crack. A power chord. A wailing sax. The potent notes that blast from your instrument connect to the crowd on a visceral level. And the sound needs a mic that can handle its strength. For every acoustic condition, the SM57 delivers the power of your playing to every fan in the house.
 
Features
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