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Model SM58

User Guide

27B2902 (Rev. 3)

Printed in U.S.A.

GENERAL

The Shure SM58

is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal

microphone for professonal vocal use in sound reinforcement and

studio recording. A highly effective, built-in, spherical filter minimiz

es wind and breath “pop” noise. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates

the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background

noise. The SM58 has a tailored vocal response for a sound which

is a world standard. Rugged construction, a proven shock mount

system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough han

dling, the SM58 will perform consistently. Outdoors or indoors,

singing or speech, the SM58 is the overwhelming choice of profes

sionals worldwide.

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°

• Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability

Variations

SM58

SM58S (With On/Off Switch)

PROXIMITY EFFECT

When the sound source is less than 6 mm (

in.) from the mi-

crophone, the microphone boosts bass frequencies (by 6 to 10 dB

at 100 Hz), creating a warmer and richer bass sound than when

farther away. This effect, known as proximity effect, happens only

in unidirectional dynamic microphones like the SM58. The SM58

low-frequency roll-off provides greater control, allowing the user to

take full advantage of proximity effect.

APPLICATIONS AND PLACEMENT

The SM58 is ideal for close-up vocals and can be held in the

hand or mounted on a stand. Some of the most common applica

tions and placement techniques are listed in the following table.

Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of per

sonal taste—there is no one “correct” microphone position.

APPLICATION

SUGGESTED MICROPHONE

PLACEMENT

TONE QUALITY

Lead &

Backup

Vocals

Lips less than 150 mm (6 in.)

away or touching the

windscreen, on axis to

microphone.

Robust sound,

emphasized bass,

maximum isolation

from other sources.

Speech 150 mm (6 in.) to .6 m (2 ft) away

from mouth, just above nose

height.

Natural sound,

reduced bass.

200 mm (8 in.) to .6 m (2 ft) away

from mouth, slightly off to one

side.

Natural sound,

reduced bass and

minimal “s” sounds.

1 m (3 ft) to 2 m (6 ft) away. Thinner; distant

sound;

ambience.

STAGE MONITOR & P.A. LOUDSPEAKER

PLACEMENT

Place the stage monitor directly behind the microphone (see

Figure 1). Locate the P.A. loudspeakers so that they point away

from the rear of the microphone. With the speakers located in

these positions, the possibility of feedback is greatly reduced. Al

ways check the stage setup before a performance to ensure opti-

mum placement of microphone and monitors

STAGE

MONITOR

P.A.

LOUDSPEAKERS

MICROPHONE

SOUND

SOURCE

RECOMMENDED LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT

FIGURE 1

GENERAL RULES FOR MICROPHONE USE

1. Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source and

away from unwanted sources.

2. Locate the microphone as close as practical to the desired

sound source.

3. Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.

4. Use only one microphone per sound source.

5. Locate microphones at least three times as far from other

microphones as from the sound source.

6. Use as few microphones as practical.

7. Place microphones far from sound-reflecting surfaces.

8. Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors, for

closeup speech, or vocals.

9. Avoid excessive handling to minimize mechanical noise.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - User Guide

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10DATI TECNICITipoDinamico (a bobina mobile)Risposta in frequenzaDa 50 a 15.000 Hz (vedi Figura 2)20 200001000 1000050 1009876543298765432+100–10HzdB-

Page 3 - MODÈLE SM58

Page 4 - CARACTÉRISTIQUES

SHURE Incorporated http://www.shure.comUnited States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean:5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A.Phone: 847-6

Page 5 - MODELL SM58

2SPECIFICATIONSTypeDynamic (moving coil)Frequency Response50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2)20 200001000 1000050 1009876543298765432+100–10HzdB-20+20TYPIC

Page 6 - ERSATZTEILE

3MODÈLE SM58®MICROPHONE DYNAMIQUE UNIDIRECTIONNELLe Shure SM58 est un microphone vocal dynamique unidirec-tionnel (cardioïde) conçu pour la sonorisati

Page 7 - MODELO SM58

4CARACTÉRISTIQUESTypeDynamique (à bobine mobile)Courbe de réponse50 à 15 000 Hz (voir la figure 2)20 200001000 1000050 1009876543298765432+100–10HzdB-

Page 8 - REPUESTOS

5MODELL SM58®UNIDIREKTIONALES DYNAMISCHES MIKROPHONBeim Shure SM58 handelt es sich um ein unidirektionales dyna-misches (Nieren-) Gesangsmikrophon, da

Page 9 - MODELLO SM58

6SPEZIFIKATIONENTypDynamisch (Tauchspule)Frequenzgang50 bis 15.000 Hz (siehe Abbildung 2)20 200001000 1000050 1009876543298765432+100–10HzdB-20+20TYPI

Page 10 - OPTIONAL

7MODELO SM58®MICROFONO DINAMICO UNIDIRECCIONALEl Shure SM58 es un micrófono dinámico unidireccional (cardioi-de) diseñado para vocalistas profesionale

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8ESPECIFICACIONESTipoDinámico (bobina móvil)Respuesta de frecuencia50 a 15.000 Hz (vea la Figura 2)20 200001000 1000050 1009876543298765432+100–10HzdB

Page 12 - 4000 Hz

9MODELLO SM58®MICROFONO DINAMICO UNIDIREZIONALEIl modello SM58 della Shure è un microfono dinamico unidire-zionale (cardioide) per applicazioni vocali