I was using Shure microphones in bands back in 1972 and they were noticeably tough and durable with their steel bodies. They had a great reputation even then although how good they sounded in the loud rock bands I was in is a matter best left to history.
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Shure SM58 LC cardioid dynamic vocal microphone, frequency response 50 - 15.000 Hz, 300 ... more
Ohm, isolated Hand Grip for Low background Noise/Rumbles, Our best-selling microphone with of course the reliability and quality from Shure Microphones, including c...
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Vocal Artist Microphone from Shure Unidirectional dynamic vocal mic Designed for live ... more
performance, sound reinforcement and studio recording Tailored for vocal work, including a spherical pop filter Cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sou...
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Advantages: Solidly made, excellent sound. Disadvantages: Doesn't come with a record deal
I was using Shure microphones in bands back in 1972 and they were noticeably tough and durable with their steel bodies. They had a great reputation even then although how good they sounded in the loud rock bands I was in is a matter best left to history.
Without the need for messing around with batteries like you'd get with a mike requiring an active power source ... ...crisp sound with that long-established Shure solidity and reliability means that they get pressed into service by those for whom choices of equipment are of vital importance.
I dropped a Shure microphone on a pub floor in the seventies and a guitarist with attitude looked me right in the eye and in a voice not unlike that of Dirty Harry said, 'You-can-be-so-uncool!'
But I picked up that mike and it was unmarked, undamaged ... more
I was using Shure microphones in bands back in 1972 and they were noticeably tough and durable with their steel bodies. They had a great reputation even then although how good they sounded in the loud rock bands I was in is a matter best left to history.
Without the need for messing around with batteries like you'd get with a mike requiring an active power source or ghost power off a mixer, this is plug-and-go simplicity. It just works really well and requires no servicing or fussing about with.
The SM57 is the uni-directional model shaped like a tube. This is the one shaped like a lollipop which means a lot to me because my mother was a lollipop lady. By that I mean that she had a long thin body and a big sticky head.
The SM58 gives a lovely clear recording that puts cheap microphones to the sword. There's no point having a studio with digital recording capacity if you are going to feed into it the tinny and dreadful noises cheap microphones produce. Not unless you're going to do rap.
In the studio, this mike gives a lovely, slightly toppy response which is a good thing because to make the vocal cut through the music raising the treble EQ is sometimes a good idea. With this mike you've got a headstart.
The results - assuming you're not my sister - are likely to sound very professional.
It's not surprising that you see the SM58 on so many t.v. shows in the hands of singers or in front of presenters at award ceremonies. The combination of a great big clear and crisp sound with that long-established Shure solidity and reliability means that they get pressed into service by those for whom choices of equipment are of vital importance.
I dropped a Shure microphone on a pub floor in the seventies and a guitarist with attitude looked me right in the eye and in a voice not unlike that of Dirty Harry said, 'You-can-be-so-uncool!'
But I picked up that mike and it was unmarked, undamaged in any way, and we were ready, my friends, to rock.
The SM58 is such a microphone. It won't make you cool but if you drop it only the floor should suffer. And possibly the audience if it still works.
Mine was £69 from Dolphin Music and is available online. If you smashed up the lollipop end they can do a spare for a tenner. And I quote: 'Dents, lipstick, or worse? Your Shure SM48’s and 58’s can look clean and new.'
Microphone humour - I love it.
It is black and you'll need your own lead, mike stand, and recording contract with a major record company.
Advantages: Cutting, Reliable, Sturdy, Affordable, Popular Disadvantages: Exaggerated presence peak
This is the 'industry standard' live vocal microphone. It turns sound into electricity, which passes down a cable to your mixing desk, where it becomes a usable signal - as simple as that. The great thing about this microphone is that it does it's simple job in a simple, effective way. The SM58's design is what most people associate with microphones in general. They are used around the world at all levels, from pub gigs to concerts that are broadcast ... ...usable signal which isn't faithful to the original source sound exactly, but is more than usable for live applications. The response rolls off the low end, starting at around 50Hz, and it also has a noticeable peak at around 3 to 7KHz. These attributes give it a 'cutting' quality that helps vocals cut through a live mix - and are the reasons why this mic is such a popular favourite for vocals. Other than this, there isn't much to write about the ...
nweststeyn 22.07.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Shure SM 58 LC
Advantages: Great professional sounding mike for under £100 Disadvantages: Its only disadvantage is its not the wireless version for this price ;-)
...The product itself is a shure SM 58 LC professional microphone for vocal singing.
~~~Make & model~~~
It is one of the most recognisable microphone's on the market with its graphite grey body and dull silver head. It comes complete with a mike stand holder and a soft case, as well as the box it is supplied with. I purposely bought this model without the on/off switch as a friend told me he had some trouble with a switch on a Shure, (although it ... ...whilst gigging).
I use my Shure SM 58 LC for ocasional gig's and regular home recording and have never had less than 100% from it, so I would recommend these to everyone as a vocal mike. I have even used it for miking up a lead guitar amplifier and more recently a bass combo to get a more realistic live sound, it handled this with ease. If you take care of this mic it will last you a long time and won't let you down sound/quality wise.
As with ...
pe2euk 31.05.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Shure SM 58 LC
Advantages: brilliant for standard vocals Disadvantages: not good for high quality tracks
shure sm58
brilliant vocal mic with xlr connection fantastic value for money ease of use just plug staright in to the xlr socket on either you mixer or your pc sound card i use this micrphone when i make basic music tracks with my freinds i own 4 of these mics in my home studio along with a wide range of equipment the shure sm 58 is brilliant for just standard vocals if you want to any more the just a standard track get a studio mic but if you dont ...
mjsnowdon 11.10.2008
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC
Advantages: Good pickup, good resistance to feedback, reliable Disadvantages: a little delicate
Considered the industry standard it was also the standard used in Red Square Nightclub until the majority were broken during a Johnny Truant show.
Microphones never have much to be said about other then they are good or not but these I may be able to get a bit more out about.
They are a good mic, they are the industry standard for a reason, they feature good pick up, good construction and a resistance to feedback that is pretty much untouched by ... ...most part that feedback is based on bands use of the microphone and cupping the microphone without our sound guy being able to compensate fast enough.
They are fairly reliable, the screens however are easy to break off. They are also a bit more delicate then the cheaper microphones. I'd suggest these for big shows and another set for the small bands that don't care. ...
Albinorhino 12.02.2008
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC
Advantages: Robust Disadvantages: Does not give the user ability to sing
...but until the day it is broken beyond repair or lost I will remain faithfull to it - and would rush straight out to buy a new one. Value for money, quality, reliability the Shure SM58 has all of these qualities in spades. A must have for any serious musician ...
infodakota 05.12.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Shure SM 58 LC
Short DescriptionThe legendary Shure vocal mic is tuned to accentuate the warmth and clarity of lead and back-up vocals. Consistently the first choice of performers around the globe. The Shure SM58 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.Features* Frequency response tailored for vocals* Brightened midrange and bass rolloff* Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source * 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) dynamicTechnical DataFrequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
