Shure SM57 X2U Bundle

A bundle that gives your industry standard microphone digital connectivity.

The Shure SM57+X2u XLR-To-USB Digital Bundle includes the SM57 instrument microphone, and the X2u XLR-to-USB microphone adapter.

SM57 Instrument Microphone

The legendary Shure SM57 microphone is exceptional for musical instrument pickup and vocals. With its bright, clean sound and contoured frequency response, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, the mic is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.

X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter is a modular accessory that connects any XLR microphone to your computer to create better-than-CD quality recordings. As home recording flourishes, the Shure X2u adapter redefines what musicians and podcasters can do in their homes and for on the go sound capture. The X2u mimics the sleek, beautiful design of Shure's iconic SM57 and SM58 microphones and can be used unobtrusively for live and in-studio recording. The X2u microphone adapter provides phantom power so you can use your favorite condenser mic for direct USB recording.

FEATURES

SM57 Instrument Microphone

Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup

Professional-quality reproduction for drums, 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

X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

Plug-and-play USB connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording

anywhere your computer can go

Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later

Provides +48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphones

Includes padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (9.8ft)

Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio

1/8" headphone jack with volume control for monitoring

Integrated pre-amp with microphone gain control allows control of input signal strength

Zero latency monitoring for real-time playback and multitracking without disorientation

16-bit, up to 48KHz sample rate for better-than-CD audio quality

SPECIFICATIONS

SM57 Instrument Microphone

Type: Dynamic

Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency.

Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV) *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 ohms (310 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance.

Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3.

Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type).

Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen.

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 1-1/4" x 6-3/16", (32 x 157 mm)

Net Weight (without cable): 84 grams (10 oz)

X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

Frequency response: 20 to 20,000Hz +/- 1dB

Power requirements: USB-powered, 500mA, maximum

Digital noise floor (20Hz to 20kHz, A-weighted):

Minimum MIC GAIN setting: 81 dB FS, Maximum MIC GAIN setting: 78 dB FS

Sampling rate: Up to 48kHz

Bit depth: 16-bit

Peak Signal Indicator (Tri-color)

OFF: 30 dB FS

Green: 30 to 12 dB FS

Yellow: 12 to 0 dB FS

Red: >0 (digital converter clipped)

Adjustable gain range: 40dB

Headphone output: 1/8"

System Requirements

USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered

64MB RAM (minimum)

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Japanese/English Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Japanese/English Edition (service pack 1.0 or later, or use the USB audio driver update from Microsoft)

Microsoft Windows Vista Business Japanese/English Edition

Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.0 or later English Edition

Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.1 or later Japanese Edition (For Mac OS X 10.0 Japanese Edition, plug-and-play does not work appropriately)