SMFakey7?! 2023 guide to identifying a fake Shure SM57

How good are counterfeiters in 2023 copying the well known and respected Shure SM57 microphone? Let's find out...
TL;DR: If the grill ain't spinning, you ain't winning!
00:00 - Start
00:31 - Mic 1 - Sound Clip
00:49 - Mic 2 - Sound Clip
01:07 - Mic 3 - Sound Clip
01:25 - Mic 4 - Sound Clip
01:43 - Backstory and Setup Used
02:58 - Side by Side Physical Review
03:09 - Box Inspection
05:25 - What’s in the Box?
10:24 - Apples to Oranges? - Physical Mic Comparison
15:54 - One Test To Rule Them All…
17:47 - Final Thoughts
18:18 - THE REVEAL!!
Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more fun vids!

[@violao206]

This was an awesome and informative video. The clones are getting so damn close in their fuckery that it is so wonderful to get a solid baseline for authentication. Thank you!

[@little-alien]

Good stuff, now I want to go and check all of my SM57s!

[@virginiaprice9770]

What great coverage and a thorough review. Looks like it's worth going to a retail store and paying a little more. Alternatively using this info to shop used. Thanx

[@ericbaseY0]

My SM57 is original and made in Mexico, with features exactly the same as your original SM57. the same box as your fake one but with different paperwork.

[@ericbaseY0]

keep making videos like this man. you're good.

[@wadepool.productions]

Thanks for watching! Does your box have the gaps in the web address after/before the dots? Like ‘www. shure. com’?

[@ericbaseY0]

@@wadepool.productions no gaps

[@amid_invests]

Hello thank you it was a great help I bought a new one my seems legit just all the features you It just doesn't have a CE mark on the bottom and there was no sticker but looks brand new should I worry thank you again

[@wadepool.productions]

The best way to tell is if the grill spins freely as noted in the vid. There have been many iterations of this microphone so the labelling may change however that grill is so far the best indicator. Best of luck!!

[@amid_invests]

@@wadepool.productions thank you so much it does spin freely

[@johnschomer7790]

On the real box there should be a trademark by the SHURE name. So look for that before you buy it.

[@wadepool.productions]

There is a registered trademark “circle r” by the logo and a TM after the “Legendary Performance”. They’re tricky.

[@elnyoutube123]

I knew mic 3 was the sm57 unfortunately

[@wadepool.productions]

Unfortunately because you’re not a fan of the mic? Or did you prefer one/none of the others?