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AKG P170 vs Shure SM57

AKG P170 Microphone
AKG P170
1.26 in
1.26 in
Shure SM57 Microphone
Shure SM57
Available colors
User rating
48
4.0 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
89
3.8 out of 5
89 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
2 %

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Technical details

AKG P170AKG P170
Shure SM57Shure SM57
Direction typeCardioidCardioid

Recording quality

AKG P170AKG P170
Shure SM57Shure SM57
Frequency range20 - 2000040 - 15000

Design

AKG P170AKG P170
Shure SM57Shure SM57
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

AKG P170AKG P170
Shure SM57Shure SM57
Depth6.3 in6.18 in

Connectivity

AKG P170AKG P170
Shure SM57Shure SM57
Device interface
Mini XLR
XLR-3
Connectivity technologyWiredWired

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with AKG P170

          Often compared with Shure SM57