So, I recorded a band this weekend and I had a borrowed SM57 on one of
the toms. The take suddenly stopped and the drummer beckoned for me
to come see him.

He handed me the plastic&metal "windscreen" cap and a copper horseshoe
looking clip. The mic itself was still in the mic stand but looked
headless. You can see a clear plastic cover over the diaphram and
some red paint spots.

I was expecting it to still work, but to my surprise it doesnt work at
all. Nothing. When I set it down next to a power strip there was a
strong buzz.

I am planning to have the band buy a replacement. I will give the
brand new replacement to the borrowee and I will keep the dead one.
Should I try to fix it?

thx,
frenchy