Shure A2WS Locking Microphone Windscreen - Reduces Unwanted Breath and Wind Noise, Black - Compatible with SM57 and 545 Series Mics (A2WS-BLK)

Works as expected

Not much to say about these Shure windscreens that have been on the market in pretty much unaltered form for at least 40 years (I can remember, clearly, my first time on stage - 2 years old - singing with my dad's group "Sweet Home Alabama" at Randy's California Inn in Laurel (sort of) MD singing into a SM57 with the A2WS back windscreen on a long gooseneck bent down so the mic would reach me... a VERY odd early memory - but I have the pics to prove it, somewhere. In any case, 40 year later, I still prefer a SM57 with a windscreen to the SM58. The slightly closer distance to the element allows for a bit more proximity effect to beefed up the low end of my somewhat thin to begin with voice. I know there are plenty of other mics that do this job and have a sweeter overall sound, but this is a mic I am used to , comfortable with mixing, and never fail to get the sound I want out of using equipment with which I am even just marginally familiar. The fact this is a screw-on/locking windscreen drastically beats the slip-over covers , like most windscreens. Worth the bit of extra money to be sure the windscreen stays where it should. If you've got some good condition 57's lying around, and need some live vocal mics and are light on 58s (or other trusted mics) - try picking up a windscreen or two for your 57's and see how you like it. I never looked back. (and that's from someone who has a mic closet with 100s of options.... this isn't my studio/recording favorite, but, while I've tried and liked many newer mics for live, I always come back to this because I fully understand its characteristics and always get what I need.)

This windshield helps a lot with plosives, breathiness etc. gives the podcast pro sound to an ordinary 57

Fits perfectly on SM57

Good quality windscreen for the SM57, but I had to dock a star because it only helps a little with plosives. I use my SM57 for recording audiobooks with a preamp, and with that preamp the microphone is a plosive magnet. I was already using a pop filter in front of the microphone and was still having problems. I figured adding this would help. Which it did, but not a ton. The foam is just not thick enough to slow down the air from plosives that cause mic clipping. I was hoping for something thicker and closer to the density of the windscreen that comes with the SM7B, or even the ones that go on an SM58 that work very well in a live setting. Maybe I just need a better pop filter, but up until using this microphone for this work I didn't have any issues with plosives with this pop filter. Overall, it is a good, well made product, was easy to install, and does cut down on moving air noises, but not a ton.

Remember to take along your small screwdriver to lock in place and remove when ready.This is a high quality cover that works well with the high quality SM57 microphone, care it guys it great,good value for cost, high sound quality, locking screw means it wont get loose on the job, great a must for serioususers.

Okay, so when I was first looking at microphones for my gaming setup, I settled on the Shure SM57. I liked the sound, the price and the build quality. The problem, is the plosives. Just horrible for voice. A windscreen was 100% necessary. Especially since I'm not trained on microphone teqnique. Me, wanting the best, got the A81WS. Needless to say, it sounded great. Zero plosives and gave it a warm sound with similar depth as the SM7B. The big thick problem was its absolutely massive and an eyesore. It's also a freaking chore to install; bordering on annoying.I recently bought this A2WS. Loved the look and it's SUPER easy to install. It sounded good but, due to my microphone technique, had some plosives. I performed some surgery. I removed a small section of the inner material of the A81WS and inserted it into the tip of the A2WS. Boom! Ladies and gentlemen, it looks great and sounds great! Check out the pics. All-in-all, very happy with this purchase and I no longer have people commenting on the rediculous size of my microphone.

Great filter for microphones, well designed to stay in place with a screw, plastic insert allows tightening, size is right, easy to installMade in Korea

Fits my SM57 perfect. Never really had need to use it, so can't really comment on how or if it affects the sound.

…funziona bene e si monta in un minuto!!

it's perfect for the shore sm57

Produto excelente, meu marido adorou . Cumpriu o prometido

Seems to be a genuine SHURE product which works very well. Rejects plosives when attached to a SM57 or similar making it a very versatile item.