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The Shure SM58 unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is a world standard for singing or speech. 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. Shure SM58 Features 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. 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

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Expanding my mic kit for live and recording

I like the e935 as a 'like for like' dynamic mic upgrade to the SM58. I don't think 58's 'suck' per se, but there is better out there. But if I'm working a gig where I don't know how the gear will be treated or it's a straight up LOUD band the 58's still...

Plug-in deal discussion & general chatter

...was starting out and limited to a 4-track and a shitty drum machine and a shitty keyboard and a shitty SM58 clone (actually it wasn't shitty, it was a Sony and my band won it in the Sony Rock and Pop competition which we came 3rd in out of hundreds/thousands of bands - still...

Is home studio worth it for a singer-songwriter?

Any examples we can listen to and try to guide/help? Have you ever tried to just sing into an SM58 or something like that? Don't get me wrong, I've seen your other posts and I know you have nice stuff but maybe the nice stuff is too clinical for what you have going on. To...

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This is the industry standard mic for stage vocal use. It's not the best sounding stage vocal mic but it's not bad, it's quite rugged, and it's affordably priced. It's ubiquitous and has been for a long time.

Internally this is the same mic as the SM57, with the addition of the ball...

by John Eppstein

Does this one need an explanation? It is a classic and is worth every dollar. I used to host open mic nights at a bar and people would be a little off their game sometimes(drunk?). They can take many spills. Not just limited to hitting the floor either. Really! Drunk people spit a lot. So the only...

by Steaudiophen

This really should be a review for the LOW end Theory section.

This mic is spectacular for what it does. It holds up, takes a licking, and keeps working despite any abuse I can give it. In terms of sound, I have to say that its cousin the Beta 58 is superior, but that one requires phantom...

by mlickiss

Indestructible and versatile would be two words I would use to describe it. In a live setting, you just can't beat (or should I say you can beat it; without mercy) the durability of this sucker.

Put it in front of a singer who knows what they're doing and it can sound good to great...

by gravyface

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