Shure R57 Cartridge for SM56, SM57
Shure R57 Cartridge for SM56, SM57 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Shure R57 Cartridge for SM56, SM57
Product Overview
The Shure R57 is the OEM replacement cartridge for the Shure SM56 and SM57 dynamic microphones, providing a direct factory-specification repair option when the original cartridge requires replacement. The SM57 is a standard instrument and vocal microphone across live sound, broadcast, and recording environments, making the R57 an essential service part for facilities and production companies maintaining SM57 and SM56 inventory. Installation is a solder-replacement procedure following Shure's included wiring guide.
Product Description
Engineered as the manufacturer-specified cartridge replacement for both the SM56 and SM57, the R57 maintains the cardioid pickup pattern and contoured presence response that define the SM57's character in instrument miking and close-vocal applications. The installation procedure involves removing the old cartridge, attaching the green wire to the terminal adjacent to the embossed plus sign, and twisting the cartridge counterclockwise three times before seating to prevent wire strain. For production facilities, houses of worship, and commercial AV integrators running SM57 fleets, the R57 is the correct part to restore microphone performance without replacing the full unit.
Key Features
- Dual-Model Coverage — Single part number replaces the cartridge in both the Shure SM56 and SM57, simplifying parts inventory for facilities managing both models.
- OEM Specification — Genuine Shure cartridge manufactured to the same tolerances as the factory-installed unit, preserving the SM57's characteristic frequency response and polar pattern.
- Wire-Coded Installation — Ships with Shure's official replacement instructions detailing green wire terminal placement and the required counterclockwise pre-twist before cartridge seating.
- Cost-Effective Repair — Extends SM56/SM57 service life through component-level replacement, avoiding full microphone replacement costs in fleet maintenance scenarios.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | R57 |
| Type | Replacement Cartridge |
| Compatible Microphones | Shure SM56, SM57 |
| Installation Method | Solder replacement, counterclockwise pre-twist required |
| Vendor | Shure Incorporated |
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