Shure 545 SD

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Shure 545 SD

Shure

545 SD

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 109007
Brand: Shure
Model: 545 SD
Price: $163.90

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The 545 SD is a surprisingly capable workhorse mic, offering a familiar SM57-esque tone at a more accessible price point. It’s a fantastic option for drummers, guitar amps, or anything needing a robust, reliable mic with good feedback rejection. It’s a real steal for gigging musicians on a budget.

Product Description

  • Shure 545 SD
  • Dynamic all-round microphone
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • 50 - 15.000 Hz
  • Versatile
  • high-quality microphone with SM57®-like sound characteristics
  • Lockable
  • Silent magnetic on/off switch
  • Silver housing
  • For instrument and speech recording
  • Output impedance selectable: Low impedance (250 Ohm) and high impedance
  • Sensitivity: -58.0 dBV/Pa (1.3 mV)
  • Weight: 255 g
  • Colour: Silver
  • Incl. Microphone clamp
PROS
  • • Solid, zinc alloy body provides excellent durability for stage use
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively rejects stage bleed and feedback
  • • Selectable impedance offers flexibility with various preamps and interfaces
  • • Silenced magnetic switch minimizes handling noise during performance
CONS
  • • Sensitivity is relatively low, requiring a preamp with ample gain
  • • Silver finish can be prone to visible fingerprints and scuffs
  • • Frequency response, while usable, lacks the extended highs of some premium mics

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Key Features

Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 50 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity -58.0 dBV/Pa (1.3 mV)
Impedance Selectable: 250 Ohm (Low) / 600 Ohm (High)
Connector XLR
Weight 255 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's remarkably close, sharing a similar mid-forward character and aggressive bite, though the 545 SD tends to be slightly less harsh and a touch more controlled.
It’s genuinely helpful; the low impedance is best for most studio setups, while the high impedance can provide a more robust signal when using older or less sensitive preamps.
While not as robust as a dedicated snare mic, the 545 SD can handle moderate snare drum levels without clipping, especially if you monitor the input gain carefully.

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