{"id":3620,"date":"2022-09-22T17:36:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T17:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundref.com\/?page_id=3620"},"modified":"2024-02-19T17:17:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T17:17:54","slug":"shure-beta-58a-review-supercardioid-dynamic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/soundref.com\/shure-beta-58a-review-supercardioid-dynamic\/","title":{"rendered":"Sure Beta 58A Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Definitive Shure Beta 58A Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Is this upgrade to the Shure SM58 really worth paying out for?<\/strong>
We put the Shure Beta 58A to the test.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Review date:<\/strong> September 2022
Current price: <\/strong>Around $150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shure BETA 58A Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/td>Cons:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
High gain before feedback
Balanced and detailed sound
Solid construction<\/td>		Sensitive to plosives<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shure Beta 58A Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An industry standard dynamic vocal mic with a tight supercardioid pickup pattern. The Beta 58A excels in live performance, delivering bright and clean vocals – even amidst the noisiest setup. With it’s rugged and durable construction, it’s well suited to the rigours of stage use.
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What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Shure are world renowned for their vocal microphones, which are used extensively by chart topping singers of the highest calibre. If you\u2019ve ever seen a live show, chances are you\u2019ll have heard a Shure microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most famous of the Shure vocal mics is the SM58, but there’s a whole range of them out there, each with their own unique characteristics. One of these is the Shure Beta SM58A, used by Kurt Cobain, David Bowie and Noel Gallagher, amongst many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shure Beta 58A is a true workhorse vocal mic. It’s the go to mic for countless vocalists due to its naturally clear sound, and effortless ability to cut through the mix. It also has some great practical qualities – the strong metal exterior easily handles being dropped on stage, and the rigours of life on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s see how it performs in this Shure Beta 58A review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Shure Beta 58A mic arrived in a small silver, blue and white cardboard box. It’s well packaged, protected by a good deal of bubble wrap. It also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n