Great mike, and one of the best in the market. It has a switch option available on the more expensive SM58S model. If a feedback episode begins, the mike has no switch to end the feedback immediately, as that is the fastest way to do so, and the mike is usually the culprit. So, one has to go over to the mixer and adjust the mike gain, or whatever is the most handy. Whereas, a mike switch is best and the fastest and could very well mean the difference in blown mids or tweeters or other damage with that extra time taken to adjust out the feedback.
Verified purchase: Yes
Good Day all, Today I begin a new review on the popular Shure SM58 Cartoid microphone. This review is especially important because I am reviewing it as a full time traveling musician and music promoter. I have been in the business for over 35 years, playing venues such as Disney, Knott's, Magic Mountain and other southern Cal Entertainment locations. I am currently a Drummer/Promoter for a popular group in Central California, and play on a very regular basis with reoccurring venues at upper class resorts and eateries. I am not at liberty to divulge these venues but just know they are legit and they are upper class. Now let's get to the review. The Shure SM58 I own is replacing the popular drummer microphone, the Shure SM 10a headset Mic. I replaced the SM10 because our group has three to four singers using SM58's and the SM10a headset simply could not deliver the power to mix well with SM58's. We are using a higher cost Bose PA sound tower with a Yamaha 12 channel stereo mixer capable of 400 watts RMS. This microphone has turned out to be a God send. It is very dynamic with little Pop or high end treble slop when singing jazz pieces. The on mic switch is helpful between songs that don't require backup and it's overall size and weight can be supported by the lower cost mic stands. My recommendation is to secure a Hercules mic stand however and make sure you have a three legged stand. Stay away from the round bases unless yu are M.C.ing or you are a lead singer with no instrument. This microphone is not as loud as some of it's competitors, but for the price it can compete mainly because of the crisp bite and versatility. Right now you can pick this mic up on EBay for around $55-60 but if your patient, you can get it for less. Be sure to ask the seller for the history of the mic and try to get one from a smokeless home, studio, or stationary use. Microphones loose there value when they are used on the road for long periods. I will add more in the future. Please leave positive ratings and I will do more research for you.Read full review
I've bought and sold several hundred pro audio items on Ebay, and out of nowhere [LOL] they ask me to write two reviews, both about the legendary Shure SM 58. The pros know what's up. As for the rest of you who might be interested, the SM 58 and its counterpart SM 57 provide an unbeatable combination of dependability, durability and predictability. No need to be afraid of buying a used one as long as the lister is truthful. I bought two 58s and two 57s on the same day on Ebay. I got a good value. I have a few high-end, rare and 'precision' mics, but I still use the SM series. As I have other 58s, I will be customizing these by removing the transformers and changing the electronics for my own purposes. Also, there are transformers you can buy from pro audio dealers to modify the SM 57/58 for different musical effect. Most will have no need for this type of customization, but for those want a durable and dependable workhorse of a good sounding microphone for speech, instrument or song, the SM 57/58 series will get the job done in a reliable and predictable fashion.Read full review
I bought this mike for home recording, karaoke and singing in general. I'm not a professional singer nor I plan to be one it's just a hobby. I bought a slightly used one but I could not tell that haven't I known it. Overall the mike is good and can be seen easily that is a well built (and mine is not a replica) with high quality materials, rugged and inspires a dependability feeling. For mike qualities I cannot say much since I haven't tested or own but another dynamic very old one, but it sounds as good as it can be for a low impedance dynamic mike. It can't be better than a condenser mike but that's a whole lot more expensive and different category for that matter to even compare. it is considered to be the best live vocal mike and a good one to use for tests and rehearsals. the proximity effect is well taken care of but perhaps this is what i didn't like about it. another thing i didn't like is that being a dynamic mike you have to gain max the preamp which leaves you no room to play with. one special behavior i noticed is that you have to keep a pretty steady distance from it as it looses quickly volume the further away is. you may need an amp after the preamp in the chain. overall i would rate it good but not excellent. for the money you pay for it even new i would rate it excellent.Read full review
Industry standard mic for bands, dj's, auctioneers, press conferences, churches, etc. THIS 40 year old tech is good but as tech gets better there are better frequency responses from other mics as the same price. But its built like a tank and still can compete as a workhorse for musicians. The bass is good and the gain could be better but it matches db's with other mics for your mixer. Seinheisers will run circles around this mic for gain, but the flat response is legendary.
Verified purchase: No
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