Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

What can we say, it's a Shure SM 58 - the dynamic microphone all other dynamic mics are compared to. For good reason too. For rock and roll, there is no other choice.  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.

Features

• Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass roll-off

• A uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise

• The 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

Frequency Response

50 to 15,000 Hz

Polar Pattern

Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about the 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

The rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance

Polarity

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

Connector

Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

Case

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

Overall Dimensions

See User Guide

Net Weight

298 grams (10.5 oz)