Shure SM58 Microphone? Let's rock!

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. 'Ziggeeeeeeeee - plaaaaaaaaaaayed gui- tar-ar-arrrrrr!' 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...

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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

A sure-fire bet with Shure SM 58 LC mic!

Advantages: Great professional sounding mike for under £100
Disadvantages: Its only disadvantage is its not the wireless version for this price ;-)

...~~~The product itself~~~ 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 was after ten years of solid use with a hired pa system). It is availabe to buy with an on/off switch though if that's what you prefer. ~~~Sound Quality~~~ Fantastic. I've been complimented so many times on how good a sound i get out of this mic. I plugged her in and off she went, no feedback, crisp clear sound, in fact she was so good i vowed to cherish her...

pe2euk 31.05.2006 · Read review
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SHURE to impress

Advantages: very good sound across the range
Disadvantages: A bit tinny with guitar recordings

...This is a lovely little mic ideal for home recording. I'm not gonna bore you with the spec, but rather how does the recording quality sounds. Well while its obviously not up there with condensor mic's its a good solid choice for people who are recording voice and guitars on a home recording system. only problem I have encountered is the guitar sounds a bit tinny when I use this mic. I know I can tweek this through the mixing desk, but I own a beautiful Yamaha acoustic and I want its full resonance to be captured without comprimising the sound through digital mixing. Essentially this is not a major problem with the SHURE SM58 but I guess highlights the reason behind paying that bit more for a SHURE rather than going for a cheaper alternative. Another note is I've suffered hardley any feedback with this mic, which is good news when...

Logan33 29.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

Opinion Of The Shure SM 58 Microphone

Advantages: Excellent Quality
Disadvantages: Heavy so don't try throwing it into the audience

...The Shure SM58 is one of the best made close vocal microphones in existence. It is quite heavy but very durable with a tungsten steel shaft coated in plastic to give it good grip. The Shure series of microphones have been going for years and are well know for their reliability. All the super groups have used them at some point. I still see people using cheap plastic rubbish. The Shure is a dynamic omnidirectional microphone which only picks up your voice and not any background noise. It is well shielded so that it is a good choice for close vocals. All in all a great piece of equipment....

rocking 23.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

Shure thing

Advantages: Robust
Disadvantages: Does not give the user ability to sing

...I have been using the same SM58 for nearly 10 years (and even then it wasn't brand new) in that time it has been subjected to all manner of phlegm, drunken (and un-requested) guest vocalists, alcohol spills and cigarette smoke and it still works beautifully. THE mic of choice for live performances, it has a great sound and is very durable. Admittedly it now has a slightly duller sound than the SM58 recently purchased by the guitarist in the band. 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 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

The Reliable Industry Standard SM58

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 around the world. The mic provides a clear, 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...

nweststeyn 22.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

Nice mic but awful pricing.

Advantages: Nice live mic +Studio mic.
Disadvantages: High cost that puts it below alot of studio condensers.

...diaphragm condenser. 2. There are live microphones starting at £15 that will do a perfectly fine job for live vocalists. And some that exhibit near the same frequency response of the 58 with only a slight deviation in the mid range. Which can't be recognised unless someone gets both mics and compares in a studio enviroment. Whilst this mic is more durable that £15 mics. It's not invincible, and the Shure badge leaves it open to theft at gigs. Personally I'd reccomend getting 6 Behringer XM8500's for £15 each and having plenty of spares than buy 1 expensive mic where the crowd won't hear the extra £75 you spent and that you're going to be completely stuck if you get it stolen on tour, or damage it before a gig. So to sum up. It's a nice mic. Does well in the studio with acceptable results, and the same for live. It's durable, but very...

HxCHarry 25.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of Shure Beta 58 A

These sound good, to be Shure!

Advantages: Not expensive, crisp sound.
Disadvantages: Bit fiddly at first

...Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphones ~~Background~~ I have been meaning to buy some 'in ear' earphones for some time for use with my iPod, especially for use when going on walks or bike rides. I have headphones which are fine for home use, but find when outside, external noise spoils my enjoyment. So I had a budget (less than £100) and I knew that I wanted in ear phones, and I did not want 'bass driven' earphones, as so many are. I should explain before I go any further what I mean by 'in ear' earphones, as all earphones are in ear in one way or another. The standard iPod earphones 'sit' just inside the ear; are one fit, and often get loose, or fit unevenly (as we all have slightly different ear sizes), they do not reduce or cancel out external noise. This applies to most standard earphones. 'In ear' earphones sit...

paulhanton 13.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Shure SE110-E

The microphone everyone should own

Advantages: Superb, versatile Dynamic Microphone
Disadvantages: Overcooked presense peak

...We all have seen them, and almost without exception, we all love them. They are in many ways THE defining microphone. If you ask a 5 year old to draw a mic, it is likely the picture will bear a resemblance to the mainstay of Shure's range. The microphone is versatile, sturdy and makes almost everything sound good; though the signal going into it is of great importance. It's main purpose is for vocals; and as such has been used by almost every singer in the world. Every sound engineer carries them and if you dont know the vocalist, they are the best bet to get a decent sound. The SM58 gives a relatively flat frequency response, wide enough to cover any vocalist and give a flattering result. The exception to this comes with the presense peak. Some frequencies are boosted in their response; which gives slightly more cut...

welshpete 13.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Shure SM 58 LC

Shure ear Buds

Advantages: Good sound quality,good product support
Disadvantages: a bit fiddly to fit at first

...way to get a perfect fit is to go to an hearing aid specialist and have moulds taken of the ear cavity into which thses units can be fitted. Shure actually reccommend this for a perfect fit. They also supply a number of differant sizes of ear plug to fit onto the speaker stem so try all sizes until a nice fit is achieved. These rubber plugs do tend to get a little dirty with a lot of use but can be cleaned with a weak soapy solution. Overall a brilliant earphone with excellent sound qualities although fitting into the ear can be a bit of a struggle but can be achieved with practice.Comes with a handy zip pouch to keep them safe too...

zakkman 22.01.2008 · Read review
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