Introducing the Shure SM58 dynamic microphone
The SM58 dynamic microphone has become a top choice among vocalists and touring sound professionals. It is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. 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.
Since going on sale in 1966, the SM58 has become the industry standard. Designed from the very beginning for life on the road. It became famous for its toughness and steel mesh filter that reduces wind and ‘pop’ noises - it picks up your voice and nothing else.
You can be confident of its durability - Shure tried freezing it, cooking it, and submerging it. They even dropped it from a 7-storey building and it still worked! Once you know that, you understand why it’s the microphone The Rolling Stones go on tour with.