Who is the SM58 the right microphone for?
The SM58 is for both the demanding beginner and the professional. It is used on all stage sizes - from club gigs to large open air stages. This extremely resilient microphone has been delivering a reliable performance on stage and in the studio for over 40 years.
Why is the SM58 so popular?
Firstly, the unique sound: it is exceptionally powerful and clear. The frequency response is optimized in such a way that the voice already comes through excellently in the band mix without any intervention in the mixing console EQ. The consistent cardioid characteristic isolates it very well from background noise and makes it feedback-proof, even on loud stages.
On the other hand, the SM58 is exceptionally robust: it can withstand almost anything and even the toughest stage applications.
Where does its legendary status come from?
Introduced in 1966, the SM58 quickly became the worldwide standard among vocal microphones. More than 40 years later, it is still the best-selling professional vocal microphone. Every sound engineer and musician has most likely worked with an SM58 at some point.
Even in the studio or for home recording?
The SM58 is not only used on stage, many professional studio albums have also been recorded with the SM58. For home recording on a PC or Mac, we recommend the SM58+X2u Digital Bundle.
- Stage/performance microphone -54.5 dB 50 - 15000 Hz
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