The Shure SM58® unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is a world standard for singing or speech. A highly effective, built-in spherical filter minimizes wind and breath "pop" noise. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise.

Rugged construction, 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

• Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff
• Uniform cardioid 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
• Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic
• Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
• Cable not included

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
• Frequency Response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), 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
• Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
• Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished, silver, spherical steel mesh grille
• Net Weight: 298 grams (10.5 oz)

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