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.

Perfect!

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!

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.

This mic delivers a warm, clear vocal sound that’s tailored for singing and speaking. a professional vocal mic setup that’s beloved on stages and in practice spaces worldwide. with rugged metal construction and a break-resistant clip. it is compact. Not ultra detailed for studio work. cardioid design reduces off-axis noise. Roughly 300 ft range and 8–9 hours battery life on standard AA cells.