Shure SM58 - Wikipedia Shure SM58 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search The Shure SM58 microphone The Shure SM58 is a professional cardioid dynamic microphone, commonly used in live vocal applications. Produced since 1966 by Shure Incorporated, it has built a strong reputation among musicians for its durability and sound, and half a century later it is still considered the industry standard for live vocal performance microphones.[1][2][3] The SM58 and its sibling, the SM57, are the best-selling microphones in the world.[4] The SM stands for Studio Microphone.[5] Like all directional microphones, the SM58 is subject to proximity effect, a low frequency boost when used close to the source. The cardioid response reduces pickup from the side and rear, helping to avoid feedback onstage. There are wired (with and without on/off switch) and wireless versions. The wired version provides balanced audio through a male XLR connector. The SM58 uses an internal shock mount to reduce handling noise. A distinctive feature of the SM58 is its pneumatic suspension system for the microphone capsule.[6] The capsule, a readily replaceable component, is surrounded by a soft rubber balloon, rather than springs or solid rubber. This gives notably good isolation from handling noise; one reason for its being a popular microphone for stage vocalists. Microphones with this feature are intended primarily for hand-held use, rather than on a stand or for instrument miking. The SM58 is unswitched, while the otherwise identical SM58S has a sliding on-off switch on the body. Other suffixes refer to any accessories supplied with the microphone: when a cable is provided, the model is actually SM58-CN, while the SM58-LC has no provided cable; the SM58-X2u kit consists of the SM58-LC and an inline X2u XLR-to-USB signal adaptor (capable of providing phantom power for condenser microphones, and offering an in-built headphone jack for monitoring).[7] Contents 1 Specifications 2 Awards 3 Counterfeiting 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Specifications[edit] Robert Lockwood, Jr using an SM58 Patti Smith performing with an SM58 in Finland Randall Bramblett with an SM58 Lower-cost 588SD, circa 1970[8] Type: Dynamic[9] (moving coil) Frequency Response 50 to 15,000 Hz[9] Polar Pattern Cardioid,[9] rotationally symmetrical about 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[9] Impedance Rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance[9] Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3[9] Connector Three-pin male XLR[9] Net Weight 298 grams (10.5 oz)[9] Awards[edit] In 2008, for the second year running, the SM58 microphone won the MI Pro Retail Survey "Best Live Microphone" award.[10] In 2011, Acoustic Guitar magazine honored the SM58 with a Gold Medal in the Player's Choice Awards.[11] Counterfeiting[edit] The SM58 and SM57 have been extensively counterfeited.[12][13][14][15][16][17] Most of these counterfeit microphones are at least functional, but have poorer performance and do not have the pneumatic suspension. There are many other subtle details which can reveal most of these fakes.[18][19] See also[edit] Shure SM57 Shure Beta 58A References[edit] ^ Live Sound International, September/October 2002. Real World: Wired Vocal Microphones Archived 2009-01-07 at the Wayback Machine ^ Miller, Peter L. (2001). Speaking Skills for Every Occasion. Blake's Guides. Pascal Press. p. 30. ISBN 1741250463. ^ Morris, Tee; Tomasi, Chuck; Terra, Evo (2008). Podcasting For Dummies (2 ed.). John Wiley & Sons. p. 36. ISBN 047027557X. ^ Paul Stamler, Shure SM57 Impedance Modification, Recording Magazine, archived from the original on 2014-04-21, retrieved 2014-04-20 CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) ^ History of Shure Incorporated ^ Goodwyn, Peterson. "Shure's Secret, Invisible Shockmount". Recording Hacks. Retrieved 1 November 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) ^ "SM58+X2u USB Digital Bundle". Shure Europe. ^ Shure webpage ^ a b c d e f g h Product Specifications (PDF), Shure, retrieved 2012-10-06 CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) ^ http://www.shure.com/americas/about-shure/history/index.htm ^ Gerken, Teja. "Acoustic Guitar Player's Choice Awards 2011 - Shure SM58". Acoustic Guitar. String Letter Publishing. Retrieved August 19, 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) ^ "Sennheiser, Shure Team Up For Counterfeit Raid", December 21, 2001, MIX ^ "Counterfeit Shure Microphones Destroyed", October 9, 2002, MIX ^ "Thai-based counterfeit ring smashed", February 1, 2006, Music Trades. "Among the products in this shipment was a large quantity of counterfeit SM58 microphones destined for retail outlets around Thailand." ^ "Auction websites' threat to legitimate brands", January 1, 2007, Pro Sound News Europe. "The SM57, SM58, Beta 57 and Beta 58 are among the fixities proving most attractive to counterfeiters." ^ ""Shure Seizes Counterfeit Microphones in China", November 14, 2007, MIX ^ "Counterfeit Shure Gear Seized: Thousands of counterfeit microphones were recently confiscated in Peru and Paraguay by customs officials", February 2, 2012, Broadcasting & Cable ^ "Spotting a Fake Shure Microphone: How to tell if your mic is genuine -- or not". About.com Home Recording ^ [1]"5 Tips on Spotting a Fake Shure SM58" External links[edit] SM58 official page Shure Asia SM58 official page Shure SM58 history page Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shure_SM58&oldid=975527289" Categories: Microphones Hidden categories: Webarchive template wayback links CS1 maint: discouraged parameter Navigation menu Personal tools Not logged in Talk Contributions Create account Log in Namespaces Article Talk Variants Views Read Edit View history More Search Navigation Main page Contents Current events Random article About Wikipedia Contact us Donate Contribute Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file Tools What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Cite this page Wikidata item Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikimedia Commons Languages Català Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands 日本語 Русский Suomi Edit links This page was last edited on 29 August 2020, at 01:20 (UTC). 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