All user reviews of 4/5 for the Shure SM58

Dynamic vocal microphone
Shure kit comes with a completely ridiculous in my opinion, I would have preferred a rigid box m'enfin good ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several years on stage, in rehearsal ...
The sound is good but without a microphone that exudes quality, very solid!
I find it particularly resistant to Larcen yours as long as we correctly
This mic is definitely a reference for strength and durability!
For those with a smaller budget, the MB85 Beta is fairly comparable in terms of minutes and seemed very solid too.

We are facing a dynamic mic format Handholds, served in a solid metal frame. The version in my possession was delivered with a carrying bag made of faux leather quality, but pretty pointless to transport a little more violent. Originally it was the clip microphone and an adapter for a different format of microphone stands.

The microphone is easy to find in stores and is widespread in time. However, beware of very many copies, sometimes performed perfectly (I know a Chinese owner of Shure, the analogy is striking with the original) that pollute the second hand market. There is no way to make a difference for a normal consumer, except for a dismantling of the internal electronic components that should be of a different origin as Mexico made!

All this is good and average.

OVERALL OPINION

Is a microphone that I use for over ten years now. it's been, like many, my first microphone.

Instead of praising or destroyed, as happens too frequently, I prefer to draw up a realistic profile.

This is not the best microclimate in the world, but he does what he has to do quite well. It is quite true, although, like most shure it has its specific grain, slightly sparkling, slightly lisping when attacked too much and a small effect of loudness in the medium which is typical. The highs are there, although not open across. Note also that the "side thickly" described above can become an asset in metal or rock types for which he shows in his place. It is a micro uncritical use, possibly even the microphone as arranging for the live view of its extreme resistance to feedback. It does not require too much should "play the microphone," however, I blame him to quickly lose their effectiveness when we move away a little. Out for softer styles, it makes sense to move away a little, just to counteract the loudness in médlium (which some also call "aggression").

Now, without dec, I knew a lot more open, more dynamic, more defined. Certainly. But never to 130 euros, and rarely compatible with a stage use either, be aware that alternatives exist but at Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, AKG and Neumann, to name only the best known.

(7) A good mic

Recording and live sound I've been using forever.
I like his strength, I'm more of Live and studio and that's his advantage, after many falls and climatic differences it is still there.
I tried other Beyer, Sennheiser I really liked the sound more crystalline compared to the Shure more medium, but seemed more fragile (for the hard life of the road music). We always see in sets of providers so it shows it is still relevant.
Very good value for money, for the time in any case, today I do not know, (profit requires) the quality of equipment in general tends to decline (in my opinion and this is me request here, I think) but it is also true for the competition.
With experience, I would try maybe a Sennheiser because I like its texture and change.
Anyway there are no secrets, if possible, try different models you like and best match the grain of your voice and of course your budjet.

The SM58 is a dynamic microphone. It should primarily be used for live vocals. This is the mic that you see at almost every live performance you've been to, except for maybe the higher end concerts that would have something nicer. Being a cardioid dynamic mic, it is well suited for close mic'ing an isolated source in a noisy environment (ie, stage).

Stick this mic right up to a singer's mouth and you will get minimal bleed from the other instruments on-stage. The frequency response also is tailored for this use. It has a low frequency roll-off to account for the proximity effect that will be caused by someone singing with the mic right on their lips. There is also a presence boost in its frequency response, so this should help the vocals cut through a bit better.

Additionally, the head of the mic is encased in a wire grill over some foam, so this will help to reduce the plosive sounds you'll get from a singer.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using these since about 6 years ago. It is pretty much the standard live vocal mic. It definitely gets the job done just fine, and at an attractive price. If I had to complain, you could say the highs can be a little dull, but frankly this is less important in a live setting - you wouldn't really want to use this for recording, when a condenser mic would be best.

They are also extremely durable - I've dropped SM58's so many times and they always work just fine. And if you dent the grill on the end and you need your mics to be in pristine condition - Shure sells replacement grills. Another benefit this has is due to the fact that it's a cardiod, if you keep it faced toward the band, and behind your main PA (so that your mic never faces the fronts of the speakers) you can dramatically reduce chance of feedback, because the mic is going to reject sound source from behind it.

I've used many similar products, and at this price range, for a live vocal mic you can't go wrong. Not only would I buy it again - I have - I own a few of them. Any band who wants to start getting some of their own performance equipment should definitely invest in one or more of these mics, until such time they can afford much higher priced alternatives.