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The
Shure SM58 (left) and Beta 58A (right)
microphones
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 SM58 uses an internal shock mount to reduce handling
noise.
While the look and intended applications are similar, the
Beta 58 and
Beta 58A have little in common with the SM58. The Beta
series utilizes a different capsule and transformer to the SM
series. The Beta 58A has an extended frequency response and it
is also super cardioid instead of cardioid giving improved side
rejection.
See also
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