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Shure SM58 – Vocal Microphone

$10.00/night

The SM58 is known as the world’s most popular performance microphone. It is an instantly recognizable icon for performance and can be seen in the hands of anyone from Pop Idols and Presidents, to Podcasters, Poets and MC’s.

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Description

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:

  • Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff
  • Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise
  • Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
  • Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter
  • Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability
  • Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
  • Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz

Specifications

Type
Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz

Polar Pattern
Cardioid

Output Impedance
300 Ω

Sensitivity
at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage

-56.0 dBV/Pa [1] (1.6 mV)

Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Weight
0.33 kg (0.72 lb)

Switch
SM58S, SM58SE

Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male

Housing
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished, silver colored, spherical steel mesh grille

1 dBV/Pa= 94 dB SPL

Additional Information

Additional information