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A known quantity
The SM58 is the most popular vocal mic in the world! It is a 50-year old design and there are plenty of newer mics available at the same price point that are of higher quality. However, many artists prefer the sound of the SM58, and it has a well-deserved reputation for durability. As a sound engineer, I'd always want to have a couple available.
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Decent Mic
Great mic, could do with a mute switch \ button.
My only gripe is that it's not quite heavy enough to keep the Rode PSA-1 where you leave it, but with enough finagling you can have the weight of the cables\pop filter keep it in place.
My only gripe is that it's not quite heavy enough to keep the Rode PSA-1 where you leave it, but with enough finagling you can have the weight of the cables\pop filter keep it in place.
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Best mic for the price!
Let me start by saying I don't have alot of experience with microphones. I bought this mainly for some home recordings with my M-Audio Black Box. I got the set Thomann sells with the 10m Sssnake cable plus the Millenium Stand, which I also advise for begginers like me (I reckon advanced users will probably have both a cable and a stand already).
That said, I read and heard some ghastly stories about other microphones of this price range and I was pleased to find out that none of the issues happened with mine. There's a reason this microphone is an industry standard: its simplified approach means it doesn't have some of the bells and whistles present in some more expensive mics, but also means it gets the job done with exemplary results - clean and clear sound both recording voice and instruments (although I hear the SM57 is more adequate for that use - but for those of us who really can't justify having another mic just for the odd guitar/ukelele that lacks a pickup, this does just fine).
I DO advise getting a pop filter, in order to improve the sound a little.
That said, I read and heard some ghastly stories about other microphones of this price range and I was pleased to find out that none of the issues happened with mine. There's a reason this microphone is an industry standard: its simplified approach means it doesn't have some of the bells and whistles present in some more expensive mics, but also means it gets the job done with exemplary results - clean and clear sound both recording voice and instruments (although I hear the SM57 is more adequate for that use - but for those of us who really can't justify having another mic just for the odd guitar/ukelele that lacks a pickup, this does just fine).
I DO advise getting a pop filter, in order to improve the sound a little.
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Shure SM58, classic!
No many words needed for this great Mic, I have used this microphone for almost every possible application! guitar amps, kick drums, snares, trumpets, as a room mic and of course on stage!
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Bread and butter item
There's a reason it has a reputation for quality. Great little work horse! Takes a few knocks and bangs at gigs and no noticable degradation in sound quality!
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Erm it's a 58
Rock solid workhorse. I'll probably get hung drawn and quartered for daring to say this but there are better sounding mics around for less money these days but hey this is an age old stalwart. Built like a tank won't let you down and almost anybody can get a reasonable sound out of one.
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Original and Best
The SM58 is often copied but always remains consistent in it's quality. After trying out previous equivalents such as a Sennheiser I have always returned to the SM58.
My vocal range is baritone and I find that the SM58 can easily handle the combination of both the upper register and the lower register with no distortion or loss of volume. As player in a five piece band the SM58 has become a standard across the board with each one of our vocalists using them.
The SM58 is a consistent piece of kit and as a drummer who plays three gigs a week every week it is great to have something dependable that can be set up and be reliable week after week.
My vocal range is baritone and I find that the SM58 can easily handle the combination of both the upper register and the lower register with no distortion or loss of volume. As player in a five piece band the SM58 has become a standard across the board with each one of our vocalists using them.
The SM58 is a consistent piece of kit and as a drummer who plays three gigs a week every week it is great to have something dependable that can be set up and be reliable week after week.
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All Time Favorite
I think i don't have to say a lot about the Shure SM58.
This Microfone is probably one of the most used Micros in the business.
It has a very clear and original sound. You hear exactly what you are speaking or singing, nothing more or less.
That is what a good and solid microphone has to do.
This Microfone is probably one of the most used Micros in the business.
It has a very clear and original sound. You hear exactly what you are speaking or singing, nothing more or less.
That is what a good and solid microphone has to do.
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I understand now why its still relevant
A classic, old mic. I've tested it against other big mics from Shure, Sennheiser e900 series, and the well rounded sound, extremely feedback resistant, ideal for close miking style, solidity
It will not make your voice crystal but I must say for a live setting it would be one of my first choices along a AKG D5 (C). The 58 for a well rounded sound, the D5 for brightness.
After a mic throhout test. I'd still recomend the old 58. Even Celine Dion is still using it in Las Vegas in 2016! (when she can go wired, even after seeing her with the Shure KSM she has gone back xD)
Cheers.
It will not make your voice crystal but I must say for a live setting it would be one of my first choices along a AKG D5 (C). The 58 for a well rounded sound, the D5 for brightness.
After a mic throhout test. I'd still recomend the old 58. Even Celine Dion is still using it in Las Vegas in 2016! (when she can go wired, even after seeing her with the Shure KSM she has gone back xD)
Cheers.
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Industry standard
This microphone has quite the reputation amongst musicians. I recorded vocals and instruments with it and i am quite pleased with it. Only problem i faced was when I recorded instruments it picked up quite a lot of bass notes. It was solved with putting the mic bit further away from instrument and lowering gain for lower frequencies in post. In comparison with e835 I prefer the Sennheiser by just a fraction.
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