The Shure SM58 is a professional cardioid dynamic microphone, commonly used in live vocal applications. It has a legendary reputation for its ruggedness. Introduced in 1966, the SM58 remains one of the best selling microphones in the world today. The SM58 has a mid-bass frequency boost common to all cardioid microphone designs. It has, like almost every professional microphone, an XLR connector. There are wired (with and without on/off switch) and wireless versions. The microphone has a frequency response from 50 Hz to 15 kHz. The MSRP for this model is $188.00 but is sold for $99.99 by most distributors. The SM58 capsule is also available with many Shure wireless systems.
The Shure SM58 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional vocal use in live performance, 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. Used outdoors or indoors, for singing or for speech, the SM58 is the overwhelming choice of professionals worldwide.
The world's favorite mic, unplugged. Includes the classic SM58 microphone cartridge, the SLX2 transmitter, and the SLX4 diversity receiver. The SM58 cartridge is the choice of pros the world over featuring 50Hz to 15kHz frequency response tailored for vocals with brightened midrange and bass rolloff, a uniform cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise, a pneumatic internal shockmount system that cuts down handling noise, built-in spherical wind and pop filter, and break-resistant stand adapter.SLX2 transmitter features Shure's patented audio reference companding for crystal-clear sound beyond the limits of conventional wireless technology, automatic set up, backlit LCD with timeout feature, frequency and power lockout, 3-segment battery fuel gauge, 2 included AA batteries providing 8 hours of continuous use, and 518-782MHz operating range. |
