The green tape you see in the picture is just for identifying the microphone as mine. It is in perfect condition. Available without a XLR cable Includes SM57, and storage bag Type Dynamic Frequency Response 40 to 15,000 Hz Polar Pattern Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency. "An industry standard for performance and recording, the versatile and rugged SM57 is an exceptional instrument microphone and vocal microphone. Handheld or mountable microphone for guitars, vocals, and other instruments in live sound and recording applications Dynamic cartridge with cardioid polar pattern"

LEGENDARY MICROPHONE FOR STUDIO AND LIVE USE. From capturing snare drums in a session, to being dropped in a comedy club, this mic can handle just about anything, and is reliable as they come.

The legendary Shure SM57 is exceptional for musical instrument pickup and vocals. With its bright, clean sound and contoured frequency response, the SM57 is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. The SM57 has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. Outstanding performance, reliability, and application diversity make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers worldwide.