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The Definitive Shure SM58 Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Does the most popular live vocal mic in the world really live up to its reputation?<\/strong>
We put the Shure SM58 through its paces.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Last update:<\/strong> November 2023
Price: <\/strong>Around $100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shure SM58 Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/td>Cons:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Warm, clear sound
Rugged and reliable
Incredible reputation<\/td>		Can sound too warm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shure SM58 Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Probably the most popular vocal microphone of all time, the Shure SM58 can be heard on stages and recordings of all the great artists. The SM58 is a rugged dynamic vocal mic, famed for both sound and reliability in live use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

When Shure launched the SM58 way back in 1966, little did they know they were about to introduce the most popular vocal mic of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It quickly became the industry standard for live vocals, due to its combination of warm sound, and tank-like reliability. Rock singers were the first to adopt the SM58, but just about every other genre soon followed suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s popularity is due to to a combination of popstar heritage, and no frills simplicity. The SM58 is a solidly built, dynamic vocal mic with a cardioid pick up pattern. It’s well suited to a loud stage, rejecting feedback, with minimal handling noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s see how it fares in this Shure SM58 review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the box<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The SM58 arrived wrapped in bubble wrap, in a smart cardboard box. Also included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n