Shure SM58 Professional XLR Dynamic Vocal Microphone – Cardioid Mic for Live Performance, Studio Recording, Podcasting & Broadcasting (SM58-LC)

We got the Shure SM58 because it’s an amazing mic and built like a tank. I’ve had one for over 15 years, and it’s still in perfect shape, sounding just as good as the first day. In my vocal band, Don Novenio, we all use Shure mics for percussion we use the Beta 58, and they’re simply the best of the best. Great sound, super tough, and always reliable.

What is there to say? There is a reason this is the most popular stage mic in the world. I'm not disappointed. Using this for LPFM radio and it's a super solid studio mic. We use this for DJs, talk shows and live in-studio performances.

AMAZING. I know it’s expected with an industry standard, but wow I was not ready for the difference in sound when I upgraded. I’ve been using a very old shure pg58 for my hobby in recording music, and always thought I hated my own voice. Now I’m telling everyone I know that all along I’ve just hated my microphone, because I love how my voice sounds with this new one. The sound is clear and well balanced, and is especially conducive to a small apartment/lower budget setup like I have where things such as soundproofing aren’t as easily possible. This microphone truly is bringing out the best in my voice and I’m over the moon! I was a little worried about the legitimacy of this product coming from Amazon instead of the seller’s direct site, but this arrived in perfect condition.

Best and most abuse tolerant vocal microphone made!

This is literally the only mic I will ever need. It sounds so good and is super durable which makes it perfect for live performances and recording. For the price the quality is amazing and I completely understand why it is considered the industry standard. I love Shure as a company and I really hope they continue to make this microphone forever because it is just that good. Highly recommended.

Good mic, good purchase. I've been using it to record on GarageBand for the past few days. Quality is pretty good and I haven't been using my pop filter. Sound is a little low bit I just adjusted my levels on my interface and everything is good, easy fix. Would recommend this mic.

1. MFG Recommended by a Coworker; 2 Shure SM58s purchased: 1 good, 1 not so good 2. Great microphone for the money 3. Works well recording my saxophone 4. Heavier than expected 5. Should come with a microphone holder and adapter insert 6. For a little extra green, you can get the 25' XLR cable 7. Troubling experience with the last SM58 microphone (Mic head loose, no holder, insert, box was taped) Review/Opinion: Based on a coworker's opinion and my own research, I found this microphone and gave it a try for my instrument recordings. Being a third of what my coworker paid for his mic, not the SM58, is what attracted me in the beginning. I was looking at a SM57 initially until I found information stating that the SM58 could be a better device for saxophone recordings. I found a site that tested various microphones to see how the SM58 sounds. Based on that intel, affordability, and what my coworker thought about those tests, I jumped into the pool of microphone setup and purchased this mic with the XLR cable combo. I have been very happy with the recordings, both in a partial acoustic foamed environment and a fully foamed environment. Obviously, the fully foamed environment recordings are more clear and distinct. For both locations though, at an arm's length away, no clipping or distortion was experienced. The second microphone I purchased from a 3rd party: I have a similarly bad experience with an audio interface purchased through a 3rd party. i strongly suggest going through the mfr if possible. So he package was taped up, holder and insert missing, however, luckily, the XLR cable and microphone were still there! I did a mini-check on the cable and mic, which both seemed to be fine. I found later that the microphone head was loose!?! This microphone was in heavy bubble wrap when it came and the box was not damaged, but had two pieces of large white button-tape affixed. So far, this microphone has not been an issue for recording the sax and hopefully it will not be an issue in the future. Setup: The mic has an XLR port and hooks directly up to an XLR cable. In my setup, the XLR cable hooks into the audio interface, MXV2U which is power by the laptop/computer through a usb-c cable supplied by Shure's MXV2U. I am using Audacity as a DAW on a lightweight Linux OS. No issues have been experienced during my ~10 - 20 recordings. Ease of Use: Its a microphone with an XLR port. Hook it up, set it up where you need it, make sure it registers on the recording software, make some noise on a test recording, play it back and adjust the software where you want it. done. lol. As a note, I have experienced no issues with either mic, both sound great for my needs. Overall experience: This microphone MIGHT be a bit soft when it comes to speaking during sessions-- I have not experimented enough with placement yet. Research tends toward the mic being 6" to 12" away at max for normal voice recording, since I am more interested in the tonal quality of the instrument, but my voice does comes in a close second as i can learn from previous perceptions, mistakes, habits, or etc from any spoken portion or outburst, lol. Usually, the mic is about an arm's length away, which is a greater distance than recommendations. This can be corrected by either better placement or louder speech though. I suggest using the MFR, if possible, for any purchases due to experiences with one of these mics and one of the MXV2U audio interfaces have issues. The connectivity cannot be simpler, hook up the XLR cable, the sensitivity of the mic seems great, at least to my ear, it seems to pick up the instrument's sounds cleanly, it is affordable compared to other options, and I am happy overall with the purchase regardless of the oversight? of the 3rd party. Yep, five stars.

Perfect

Fantastic microphone, works well and sounds great!

Il Shure SM58 è un microfono che ha guadagnato un'ottima reputazione nel mondo della musica e dell'intrattenimento grazie alla sua qualità, affidabilità e robustezza. Dopo averlo utilizzato per diverse sessioni di registrazione e performance live, posso confermare che questo microfono merita pienamente una recensione da 5 stelle. Qualità del Suono Il primo aspetto che colpisce del Shure SM58 è la sua qualità del suono. È progettato per enfatizzare la voce umana, rendendolo ideale per i cantanti. La risposta in frequenza è ottimizzata per offrire un suono caldo e chiaro, riducendo al minimo le interferenze indesiderate. Il pattern polare cardioide aiuta a isolare la sorgente sonora principale riducendo al contempo il rumore di fondo, il che è essenziale in ambienti live rumorosi. Versatilità Il SM58 è estremamente versatile e può essere utilizzato in una varietà di situazioni, da concerti dal vivo a sessioni di registrazione in studio. È anche un'ottima scelta per presentazioni, discorsi e qualsiasi altra applicazione in cui sia necessaria una riproduzione vocale chiara e precisa. Inoltre, il microfono è dotato di un supporto anti-shock interno che minimizza il rumore di manipolazione, rendendolo ancora più versatile e facile da usare. Facilità d'Uso Configurare e utilizzare il Shure SM58 è un gioco da ragazzi. Basta collegarlo al sistema audio e si è pronti a partire. Non richiede alcuna alimentazione phantom, il che lo rende compatibile con un'ampia gamma di apparecchiature audio. Questo aspetto, combinato con la sua robustezza, lo rende una scelta ideale sia per professionisti esperti che per principianti. Rapporto Qualità-Prezzo Infine, il Shure SM58 offre un rapporto qualità-prezzo eccezionale. Considerando le sue prestazioni, la sua durabilità e la sua reputazione, il prezzo è estremamente competitivo. Questo microfono rappresenta un investimento sicuro che durerà per anni. Conclusione In sintesi, il Shure SM58 è un microfono eccezionale che soddisfa tutte le aspettative di qualità, durabilità e versatilità. È una scelta perfetta per chiunque cerchi un microfono affidabile per performance vocali, sia dal vivo che in studio. Con il suo suono nitido, la costruzione robusta e la facilità d'uso, il SM58 continua a essere lo standard di riferimento nel settore. Merita senza dubbio 5 stelle su 5.

I don't know much about microphones but the reviews for this one seemed good so I got one. Nice clear sound with no background noises. As others, I think, have said, you have to crank up the gain to get a decent volume out of it. Nice heavy solid thing that looks like it will last many years.

Microfone top, só alegria nas minhas gravações!

Amazing microphone for such a price. Got it on a lightning deal for 6.7k which is a steal. I really appreciate Amazon for selling it at such a price. I had been waiting on the edge to buy it, but didn't really see any advantage to getting a dynamic mic as I already owned AT2020 and MXL990 and 991. But these are condenser microphones and they really need a lot of acoustic treatment for the room. This mic SM58 on the other hand absolutely sounds phenomenal and we don't need to worry about the room acoustics because it rejects everything else and only picks up the sound from in front of the mic. Pros: 1. Obviously it's legendary build quality. I didn't think it would be 300gm! It's like a tank. You can hammer nails with this. 2. Beautifully tuned for vocals and other woodwind instruments (I play the flute and it records it brilliantly) Almost all artists use this live and it gives the flute a nice natural sound. A condenser microphone actually needs you to be more precise in your breathing and even picks up the small noises while playing. But this microphone rejects all that and only picks up the direct sound. I'm amazed at how well this mic has been designed in a cardioid pickup pattern. I usually have trouble extending the bass flute sounds, but with this mic, it actually accentuates the bass flute sound! 3. It has warm and rich bass sound. 4. Almost all classical live performances and a lot of the bollywood songs are recorded on this mic. The sound signature of this mic is familiar to everyone and hence it sounds so good. Cons: 1. It needs a lot of gain to get a usable signal. And if you don't have a powerful and good quality amp, it'll introduce noise (although you could reduce it in post production). On a scarlett 2i2, this thing needs 75% gain and it is sufficiently loud without any self noise. On a Zoom H5 recorder, it gets by at level 5.5 to 6 gain. So zoom recorder's amps are a little more powerful I believe. I believe this high gain requirement was because it was designed in the late 60s where the equipment was all analog and needed a lot of voltage for the sound mixing boards to work with. What you get in the box 1. Mic (duh!) 2. Mic stand adapter (I thought there was a 3/8th inch adapter but I didn't see it in my box. May be Indian version doesn't have it) 3. Faux leather zippered pouch 4. Cable tie 5. Stickers The microphone has a "Shure - Distributed in India" hologram plastered on it's body. I had made the mistake of peeling it (as I thought it ruined the look of the microphone!) and as soon as I peeled it, the sticker left out a residue in letters saying "void void void". So I think I just voided my warranty! So DO NOT remove the hologram sticker. I believe I got the original and not fake microphone. It had all the signs of an original Shure mic. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the product. I don't think I'll ever be needing my Condenser microphones with such an amazing and well built dynamic mic is available. Note: People who want to run it off their PC or Mac.Don't! .... Get an audio interface as this mic needs good pre-amplification.