If you’ve ever heard someone sing or speak into a live microphone, there’s an excellent chance it was an SM58. Rock stars. Pop idols. Comedians. Presidents. Popes. Immortal words have passed through its iconic grille for generations. And with engineering and durability that set the world standard, it’s sure to keep turning up at legendary performances.
Made to handle voice with clarity and care, the uniform cardioid polar pattern reproduces every note as it was intended. And it leaves background noise behind. On any stage — from the club show to the stadium — the SM58 delivers warm, crisp sound, time after time.
The Shure SM58 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone for professional vocal use in sound reinforcement and studio recording. A highly effective, built-in, spherical filter minimizes wind and breath “pop” noise. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise. The SM58 has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is a world standard. Rugged construction, a proven shockmount system, and a steel-mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently. Outdoors or indoors, singing or speech, the SM58 is the overwhelming choice of professionals worldwide.
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
On/Off switch (SM58S only)
Extremely durable under the heaviest use
Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability
Placement
General Rules for Use
Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from unwanted sources.
Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired sound source.
Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.
Use the fewest number of microphones as practical.
Keep the distance between microphones at least three times the distance from each microphone to its source.
Place microphones as far as possible from reflective surfaces.
Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.
Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical noise and vibration.
Do not cover any part of the microphone grille with your hand, as this will adversely affect microphone performance.
Roll with no shake or rattle
Handling noise gets absorbed by the pneumatic shock mount, keeping the sound free of vibration.
Screen out unwanted air
When wind and plosives try to take over, the spherical mesh grille and built-in pop filter keep them out of the mix.
Rugged for the road ahead
Taking the show on tour? The mic’s durable construction and the break-resistant stand adapter keep the SM58 going strong through the toughest performances.