The legendary Shure SM58 vocal microphone is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. Its tailored vocal response for sound is a world standard for singing or speech. A highly effective, built-in spherical filter minimizes wind and breath "pop" noise. A unidirectional (cardioid) pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise.

Rugged construction, a proven shock-mount system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently, outdoors or indoors.

Key Features

• On/Off Switch Included
• Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioids), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
• 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
• Supplied with break-resistant stand adapter which rotates 180 degrees
• Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability
• Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
• Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
• Replacement cartridge: R59

Technical Specifications

Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)
–54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV)
1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
Impedance
Rated impedance is 150 ohm (300 ohm 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.
Case
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished, silver colored, spherical steel mesh grille
Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Net Weight
298 grams (10.5 oz)
Dimensions
162 mm (6-3/8 in.) L x 51 mm (2 in.) W