One of the world's most popular vocal mics.

Legendary for its uncanny ability to withstand abuse that would destroy any other microphone, the Shure SM58 has not only helped to define the sound of rock vocals on stage, it's also been used as a hammer to build stages and gone on to perform flawlessly later at the gig. Using a club's house system? You'll be singing through an SM58. And in the studio? Daniel Lanois always uses the SM58 or Beta 58 on Bono's vocals.

The Shure SM58 Mic is world-renowned for its distinctive upper-midrange presence peak that ensures an intelligible, lively sound. Perfectly fits the hand, balanced for total comfort during long gigs. Frequency response is a smooth, vocal-tailored 50Hz-15kHz, and the price is a bargain considering its life expectancy.

Shure SM58 Mic Features:

• Performance tested, industry standard
• Uniform cardioid pick-up pattern for maximum gain before feedback and excellent rejection of off-axis sound
• Tailored frequency response specifically shaped for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass roll off to control proximity effect
• Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
• Steel-mesh grille and enamel-coated metal construction resist wear and abuse
• Effective built in pop-filter reduces undesirable wind and breathe noise
• Furnished with zippered storage bag and break-resistant stand adapter
• Extremely durable under the heaviest use
• Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability

You can't have too many SM58s in your kit. Order today.

Shure SM58 Mic Specifications:

• Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
• Frequency Response: 50 to 15kHz
• Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
• Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage): -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV), 1 Pa = 94dB SPL
• Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Connector: 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
• Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast metal; matte-finished, silver, spherical steel mesh grille
• Overall dimensions: 6-3/8"L, 2"W
• Net weight: 298g (10.5oz.)

Shure SM58 Mic

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This Mic is Old! Try something new!

Posted by hoovie87 from Sebastian, FL on Feb 26, 2010

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Live Audio Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Christian, Worship, Rock

One of the 58's I had, I used only twice, and the high end went out on it. Shure replaced it for free, though. This mic sounds muddy in the low end, does not have a smooth midrange, and does not extend high enough for my taste. With many vocalists, I find myself trying to add some air to it, but there's no response on this thing after like 9kHz. It also has a harsh silibance compared to many mics. The only thing good this microphone will do is help a bad singer sound better because it is not clear sounding. The Beta 58 is not much better. Check out Heil Sound PR series or Audix VX5. When you hear them, you will ask your self why you ever used an SM58. I've been in situations where I had 4 beta 58's on stange and one PR-35. The PR-35 is so clear compared to them, that nomatter how much you turn down the PR, you can still hear it clearly. Get out of the 30+ year old technology and listen to what you sound like instead of jumping on board with the bandwagon. By the way, I sold all my SM58's just lately on ebay!!!

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Just the BEST.

Posted by SmallTownRocker from New York on Feb 1, 2010

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Indie-Rock

My band recently recorded an EP at a studio, and the engineer set me up with a variety of different recording microphones, some priced in the thousands of dollars. While mixing, he realized that my tone in the scratch vocals had a good, full sound as compared to the finals. We decided to record all my final vocals with the SM58, which is what I used for the scratch vocals. The albums came out great, my voice is warm and clear. After you take into consideration the fact that they're also very DURABLE, I'd say that this is my favorite microphone.

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In the hands of a true live singer.

Posted by Space Invader from Monterey,CA on Jan 15, 2010

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Singer/Songwriter

Reviewer's Play Style: Space Rock

Don't settle for anything less than this, it is the definitive live vocalist's microphone.

If you don't sing through this you might as well lip sync cause if you don't have a Shure SM58 on stage your not serious about the quality of your live vocal performance.

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I actually broke one of these but....

Posted by Rotzak from portland, or on Jan 15, 2010

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Recently Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Punk Rock

it took A LOT of effort to do it. I was in a punk band and I repeatedly swung this sucker into walls, floors, ceilings, people, etc. It WILL break, but only if you are destructive. This lasted nearly a whole year, where other mics were toast after just one or two shows. Think Iggy Pop kind of abuse. And the sound at the last show was every bit as good as the sound at the first. Once I learn my lesson about smashing nice things, I will certainly buy one of these again.

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A Shure Survivor

Posted by KMHrock from Somerset, KY on Jan 1, 2010

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: (for these guys) worship, alt rock

I work with a professional band, and they own about 8 of these bad boys, not sure but that's not the point. These mics have been through heck and back, ran through 2 Battle of the Bands we host and run production for, roughly 36 bands per year for 2 years on top of their own use by the band all around the country. Get the point? These guys are tough as nails... they sound brilliant, clear, crisp, I can't ever remember them saying a 58 ever failed them. It's worth every penny, and I will probably get myself one of these for my personal recording.

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