The Shure SM58® unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is a world standard for singing or speech. 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.
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.
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
- 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
Specifications:
- Type
- Dynamic (moving coil)
- Frequency Response
- 50 to 15,000 Hz
- 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 = 94 dB 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
- Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Case
- Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished, silver, spherical steel mesh grille
- Overall Dimensions
- See User Guide
- Net Weight
- 298 grams (10.5 oz)