The SM58 is consistently the first choice for vocal performances around the globe. The legendary SM58® is an industry-standard, highly versatile cardioid dynamic vocal microphone, tailored to deliver warm and clear vocal reproduction.

What the Shure SM58 is best suited to, and getting the most out of your microphone.

It’s an ideal choice for a professional vocal artist in any live performance setting. It is tuned to accentuate the warmth and clarity of lead and backing vocals. Even in extreme conditions, the SM58 is tailored to target the main sound source while minimizing background noise. It is also very popular with djs and presenters in clubs and in small and large live venues.

Can the Shure SM58 withstand the bumps and bangs that come with touring?

Durable constructio - a proven shock-mount system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently, outdoors or indoors.

Features of the SM58:

• Frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up. Tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff
• Uniform cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments. Pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise
• Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise
• Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter
• Supplied with break-resistant stand adapter which rotates 180 degrees
• Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability
• CardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.  (unidirectional) dynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary
• Frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up: 50 to 15,000 Hz