Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Handheld Dynamic Microphone
The Shure SM58 is the world's most widely used dynamic-cardioid microphone. Its legendary reliability, dependability, and near indestructibility, have made it the preferred choice of both musicians and engineers for a multitude of "live" and studio vocal applications.
- Frequency response tailored for vocals
- Built-in pop filter
- Unidirectional cardioid pickup pattern isolates source material while minimizing background noise
- 50Hz to 15kHz frequency response
- Break-resistant stand adapter (included)
| Transducer | (Moving Coil) Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 15kHz |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power Requirements | None Dynamic, Requires No Phantom or Battery Power |
| Output Impedance | 150 Ohms (300 Ohms Actual) for Connection to Low Impedance Microphone Inputs. |
| Output Connectors | XLR-3M Type |
| Dimensions | 6.375 x 2" (162 x 51mm) LxDiameter |
| Weight | 10.5 oz (298g) |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (35)
- Easy to use (30)
- Versatile (22)
- Compact (14)
- Lightweight (14)
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor events / games (27)
- Performances (24)
- Amateur recording (22)
- Home studio (18)
- Professional recording (15)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (24), Novice (8), Professional musician (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great sound and versatility
The Shure SM58 is a classic vocal mike with great sound and durability. I am a videographer, and I use this microphone for a variety of situations, including on-camera interviews, musical performances, voice-overs...Read complete review
The Shure SM58 is a classic vocal mike with great sound and durability. I am a videographer, and I use this microphone for a variety of situations, including on-camera interviews, musical performances, voice-overs, etc. In every situation, the SM58 captures great vocals with presence, brightness, and clarity. The hefty design and under-$100 price tag make this a great, versatile microphone that won't break the bank.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Mic
Used for getting audio on interviews. Great accessory for any video camera or stage use. Easy to hook up and use. Good quality
Used for getting audio on interviews. Great accessory for any video camera or stage use. Easy to hook up and use. Good quality
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I used this for interviews. It works as described and sounds great. Good at not picking up unwanted noise.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I use this for PA and recording. This mic is a world standard for quality and reliability. Very rugged. Great sound. Great value. Worth much more than the price.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
Use it for school; great item for minimal price.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I've been using this microphone since 1991, and find its sound quality and durability to be a great value.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
This is a good performing microphone for a variety of applications. I use it for miking vocals, instruments, and other general pickup applications. It sounds good and is well built.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
This mic was recommended to me by several professional sound engineers I used to work with when I wanted to build my own home studio. I was excited to see that B&H had a whole setting that included the mic stand. I've put it in my homemade porta-booth and have begun recording cases with this set up. It's a great mic set!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
best use in this product in home but it's professional my mic sm-58 best on hard use
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
It works every time. There are clearer mics, but they are much, much more expensive. Stage or studio, it will get the job done regardless.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Bulky/Heavy
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
to reseller
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I have never used sound recording equipment before. I bought this microphone to go with a digital recorder, in order to do "homemade Story Corps" -- interviewing relatives to get some of their stories recorded. I have done one such 45-minute interview, and the mike worked very well. It had to be held at a constant distance from the speaker's mouth (about 4-7 inches?) to get consistent sound levels, and thus required me as interviewer to act like a TV interviewer, holding the mike back and forth between me and my interviewee. For a while, she held it herself, but then sometimes she would vary the distance between her mouth and the mike, as she was not as careful as I was trying to be.Anyway, the mike seemed to work great, just as directed. It also seemed sturdy -- I carried it in its pouch, on the bottom of a knapsack, through five airplane rides and while traveling in between, and ended up pretty confident of its relative toughness.The mike required a special "low to high impedance matching transformer" to connect to my recorder; [...]
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
Clear vocal
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I've been using this mic for about 3 weeks now to do voiceover work with my Canon XL2 and couldn't be happier with the results. Also perfect for capturing specific dialogue audio when shooting in very noisy locations i.e. bars.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I bought this mice for our congregation and I love it.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
easy to use, great sound, good price
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
Did a lot of research before buying. Excellent sound for the price! Works great for recording vocals. Couldn't be happier!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
We are a local non-profit TV station with many different audio applications. For the price, this is one of the best and most versatile mics available.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
Great value!
Used as vocal mic to sing professionaly in bars or private partys.
Best performance for it's price.
Recommended for all!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I use this microphone to DJ parties and events. The sound is fantastic and the feedback rejection is very good. The vocals seem to be warmer than other microphones I have at the same EQ settings. There is a reason Shure has been making and selling the SM58 for so long, It is a great microphone.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
- No on-off switch
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
this did just as it was advertised.vocals are truer,adapts well to affects and really rugged. I wish it had an on-off switch,didn't say it didn't.
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Shure SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic:
I record everything with it.
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- Price: $17.65
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- Price: $59.99
What's in the Box
- Storage Bag
- Break-Resistant Stand Adapter
- 2 Year Warranty
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