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Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal MicrophoneThe Shure SM58 Microphone has been a standard on stages throughout the world for years with its unmistakable sound and unsurpassed reliability.
A carefully tailored frequency rise at about 4,000 Hz makes the vocals stand out in the mix and yet keeps them smooth and Easy On The Ears. It's no surprise that the SM58 is the most popular mic in the world. The SM58 has a cardiod (unidirectional) polar pattern, 50-15,000 Hz frequency response, and is a low-impedance microphone.
Shure includes a mic stand adapter and a zippered storage pouch.
Consistently the first choice of performers around the globe, the SM58 vocal microphone is a genuine world standard and a true audio legend.
The Shure SM58 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone designed for professonal vocal use in sound reinforcement and studio recording. A highly effective, built-in, spherical filter minimizes wind and breath pop noise. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise. The SM58 has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is a world standard. Rugged construction, a proven shock mount system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently. Outdoors or indoors, singing or speech, the SM58 is the overwhelming choice of professionals worldwide.
Shure SM58 Features
- Smooth, mid-frequency presence rise provides the distinct, world-famous SM58 sound
- Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise
- Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
- Rugged construction for extreme reliability in demanding applications
- Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter
- Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
- Supplied with break-resistant stand adapter which rotates 180 degrees
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
- Variations: SM58 or SM58S (With On/Off Switch)
Proximity Effect
When the sound source is less than 1/4 inch from the microphone, the microphone boosts bass frequencies (by 6 to 10 dB at 100 Hz), creating a warmer and richer bass sound than when farther away. This effect, known as proximity effect, happens only in unidirectional dynamic microphones like the SM58. The SM58 low-frequency roll-off provides greater control, allowing the user to take full advantage of proximity effect.
Applications and Placement
The SM58 is ideal for close-up vocals and can be held in the hand or mounted on a stand. Some of the most common applications and placement techniques are listed in the following table. Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste, there is no one correct microphone position.
Lead & Backup Vocals
- Suggested Microphone Placement: Lips less than 6 inches away or touching the windscreen, on axis to microphone
Tone Quality: Robust sound, emphasized bass, maximum
isolation from other sources
Speech
- Suggested Microphone Placement: 6 inches to 2 feet away from mouth, just above nose height
Tone Quality: Natural sound, reduced bass
- Suggested Microphone Placement: 8 inches to 2 feet away from mouth, slightly off to one side
Tone Quality: Natural sound, reduced bass and minimal ESS sounds
- Suggested Microphone Placement: 3 feet to 6 feet away
Tone Quality: Thinner; distant sound; ambience
Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Specifications
- Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
- Frequency Response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern:
Unidirectional (cardioid)
- Rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Sensitivity: (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)
- -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV)
- 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
- Impedance: 150 ohms rated (300 ohms actual)
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Connector: XLR (male)
- Casing:
- Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished casing
- Silver, spherical steel mesh grille
- Dimensions:
- Length: 6 3/8 inches (162 mm)
- Head Diameter: 29/32 inches (23 mm)
- Tail Diameter: 2 inches (51 mm)
- Net Weight: 10.5 ounces (298 grams)
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 39 people rated this item  | Bud0212 from urbana, Illinois | | walters2@uiuc.edu | | Overall Ranking: | | Ease of Use:
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| | | Subject: | great mic at a great price. | | Quality:
| Built strong and great sound. | | Features:
| Stron build quality | | Ease of Use:
| Plug and play, can't get better then that | | Sound:
| simple the best sounding mic I ever owed. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 5/9/2009 | |
| | nick v. from worcester, ma | | Overall Ranking: | | Sound:
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| | | Subject: | best mic ever | | Quality:
| when i bought this they asked if i wanted an "extended warranty" i looked at the guy and laughed. My assumption is he doesnt know the reputation the sm58 has. | | Features:
| bomb proof. | | Ease of Use:
| easy as it gets. plug it in and sing away. | | Sound:
| amazing | | Do you own this product?:
| yes | | Date submitted:
| 1.26.09 | |
| | Kurt from Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States | | Overall Ranking: | | Ease of Use:
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| This is THE BEST microphone that I have ever owned or worked with, and I have worked with a lot of mics. This is one of the only mics I will ever use in a live performance for vocals. | | Features:
| Very wide range of pickup, good for choirs, or chorus mics. On/Off switch very useful too. | | Ease of Use:
| It's a mic. Plug it in and go! | | Sound:
| The best mic I have ever owned or worked with. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 12/25/08 | |
| | Harry Tsang from Walnut, CA, USA | | harry@mainlandchina.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Value:
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| | | Subject: | The Best Vocal Microphone with The Unbeatble Price | | Quality:
| Obviously built to last. | | Features:
| With Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, you just can't go wrong. | | Ease of Use:
| As easy as it can be. | | Sound:
| There's no question that the SM58 never failed to give you professional sound. | | Value:
| Cannot find lower price than AMS especially the package deal. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| July 15, 2009 | |
| | | webmaster@lawebgroup.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| No doubt, SM58 is the world standard in live performance microphones. | | Features:
| It feels good in my hand as always. Rugged design and simply the best close-up microphone ever made. | | Ease of Use:
| What can I say? Plug and play, that's it! | | Sound:
| Just as expected. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| May 24, 2009 |
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