The SM58 Dynamic Microphone from Shure is one of Musos Corner's most popular products. Since its release in 1966, the SM58's reputation has grown to the point where it is recognised as the industry standard and the best-selling microphone for live vocal performance worldwide. The SM58's reliability and rugged build make it the first choice for live sound engineers and singers of all styles who love the mid-present sound and comfortable handheld feel. The microphones ships with a clip and a handy carry case. Add the Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone to your Musos Corner shopping cart today.
The Shure SM58 is a no-brainer for musicians, and it’s one of those mics that works for just about everything. Whether you’re gigging, recording, or just jamming at home, the SM58 can handle it all. It’s built like a tank, so it can survive the rough-and-tumble of live shows, and it’s designed to focus on vocals, cutting out unwanted background noise, which makes it sound clear and reliable every time. But it’s not just for singers—you can throw it in front of a guitar amp, use it for snare drums, or even as a podcast mic in a pinch. It’s affordable, versatile, and practically indestructible, which is why you’ll find it in pretty much every musician’s toolkit and on every stage in the world.
The legendary Shure vocal mic is tuned to accentuate the warmth and clarity of lead and backup vocals. Consistently the first choice of performers around the globe. Outdoors or indoors, singing, speech - the SM58 is the overwhelming choice of professionals
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, speech - the SM58 is the overwhelming choice of professionals.
SM58 Features
- Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff
- Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise
- Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
- Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter
- Supplied with break-resistant stand adapter which rotates 180 degrees
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability
- Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
- Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
SM58 SPECIFICATIONS
- Weight: 298 g
- Height x Width x Depth: 162.0 × 51.0 × 51.0 mm
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 15 kHz
- Frequency Response: Tailored
- Sensitivity: -54.50 dBV/Pa – 1.85 mV/Pa
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Switchable low cut: No
- Connectors: 3 Pin XLR
- Attenuator: No
- Interchangeable Capsule: No
- Main Functionality: Performance
- Headphone Output: No
- Cartridge: Fixed
- Frequency Response Curve Image:
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150Ω (300Ω actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
- Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast metal; matte-finished, silver-colored, spherical steel mesh grille
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Shure SM58® is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone for professional 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 shockmount 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.
PLACEMENT
GENERAL RULES FOR USE
- Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from unwanted sources.
- Place the microphone as close as possible to the desired sound source.
- Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
- Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.
- Use the fewest number of microphones as practical.
- Keep the distance between microphones at least three times the distance from each microphone to its source.
- Place microphones as far as possible from reflective surfaces.
- Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.
- Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical noise and vibration.
- Do not cover any part of the microphone grille with your hand, as this will adversely affect microphone performance.
APPLICATIONS AND PLACEMENT
The following table lists the most common applications and placement techniques. Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste; there is no one “correct” microphone position.
| APPLICATION |
SUGGESTED MICROPHONE PLACEMENT |
TONE QUALITY |
| Vocals |
Lips less than 15 cm (6 in.) away or touching the windscreen, on axis to microphone. |
Robust sound, emphasized bass, maximum isolation from other sources. |
| 15 to 60 cm (6 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, just above nose height. |
Natural sound, reduced bass. |
| 20 to 60 cm (8 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, slightly off to one side. |
Natural sound, reduced bass and minimal “s” sounds. |
| 90 cm to 1.8 m (3 to 6 ft.) away. |
Thinner, distant sound; noticeable levels of ambient noise. |
AVOIDING PICKUP OF UNWANTED SOUND SOURCES
Place the microphone so that unwanted sound sources, such as monitors and loudspeakers, are directly behind it. To minimize feedback and ensure optimum rejection of unwanted sound, always test microphone placement before a performance.
PROXIMITY EFFECT
Unidirectional (cardioid) microphones progressively boost bass frequencies by 6 to 10 dB below 100 Hz when the microphone is at a distance of about 6 mm (1/4 in.) from the sound source. This phenomenon, known as proximity effect, can be used to create a warmer, more powerful sound. To prevent explosive low frequency sound during close-up use, the bass response gradually rolls off. This provides greater control and helps the user take advantage of proximity effect.
SM58 SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
SM58 Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Output Impedance
300 Ω
Sensitivity
at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage
-56.0 dBV/Pa [1] (1.6 mV)
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Weight
0.33 kg (0.72 lb)
Switch
SM58S, SM58SE
On/Off Switch
Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
Housing
Enamel-painted die cast metal with spherical steel mesh grille.
1 dBV/Pa= 94 dB SPL
ACCESSORIES
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
| Microphone Clip for SM58, SM57, SM87A, BETA87A, BETA87C, PGA57, PGA58, PGA48, PGA81 |
A25D |
| Carrying/Storage Bag |
95A2313 |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
| Foam Windscreen for all larger Shure "ball-type" Microphones available in black, blue, gray, green, red and yellow |
A58WS |
| Desk Stand |
S37A |
| Shock Stopper® Isolation Mount |
A55M |
| Shock Stopper Isolation Mount |
A55HM |
| Over/Under Dual Mount for two microphones: SM57, BETA57A or 545 Series microphones |
A26M |
| 25 foot (7.5m) Triple-Flex® Microphone XLR Cable with Switchcraft connectors |
C25E |
| 25 foot (7.5m) Triple-Flex Microphone XLR Cable with chrome connectors |
C25F |
REPLACEMENT PARTS
| Grille for Wired and Wireless SM58 |
RK143G |
| Cartridge for SM58 |
R59 |
