Shure SM58

Referred to by some as the world’s most popular vocal mic, the SM58 is built for performance and durability.

The Shure SM58 is legendary for its ability to withstand both onstage and road abuse, while maintaining superb performance. It has stood up to the test of time not only onstage, but is widely used in the studio as well.

Because the Shure SM58 is primarily geared to accentuate mid to high frequencies, it is not suitable for every voice type. Voices that fall into the lower frequency range should probably use a large diaphragm mic, or another type that will bring out natural warmth.

Shure SM58

Referred to by some as the world’s most popular vocal mic, the SM58 is built for performance and durability.

The Shure SM58 is known for its distinctive upper to midrange presence, and has been heard on many popular recordings over the years.  Its design enables it to produce an intelligible, lively sound that makes the vocals clean and crisp.  Due to its relatively small size, it fits in most hands comfortably, which can be especially important when playing long gigs.

The Shure SM58 boasts a wide variety of useful features that include: a standard for stage vocals, distinctive presence for upper to midrange frequencies, balance when held in the hand, and a smooth, vocal-tailored frequency response.  The price is also affordable, so many artists and bands own several.

This outstanding mic is known to accentuate the warmth and clarity of lead and back-up vocals alike, and is consistently the first choice of many performers around the world.  The SM58 has a unidirectional cardioid pattern that is designed for vocal performance in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.

Its built-in, spherical filter minimizes wind and “pop” noise.  The cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source, while minimizing background noise.  The SM58 also has a tailored vocal response (a world standard), which makes it more appealing.  It also features rugged construction, a proven shock mount system, and a steel mesh grille that ensures consistent performance even when handled without the utmost care during setup and travel.  It can be easily placed on any mic stand with or without a boom.

The SM58 is used in many different vocal situations.  Whether performing indoors or outdoors, singing or giving a speech, the Shure SM58 is the undisputed choice among professionals everywhere.  Its design ensures it satisfaction in different climates and environments, and allows it to withstand the riggers of the road.  In the studio, the SM58 extracts the natural warmth of vocals that often gets lost in today’s digital technology.  Whether you’re recording a single vocal track, or laying down 20, the SM58 is sure to satisfy you.