Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Tighter front pickup than cardioid, but with a rear lobe. Place wedges at the sides, not directly behind.
Product detailSKU #1274034494088
ShureBETA 58A Supercardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A supercardioid handheld dynamic for live vocals. Buy it if you sing in front of loud stages and want a brighter, tighter-pattern mic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on loud stages with monitors close in front
- Singers who want presence without EQ boosting on the console
- Backing vocals where bleed from drums needs controlling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet, detailed studio vocal tracking where a condenser suits better
- Singers who move off-axis constantly; the pattern is narrow
- Anyone needing a mic that also captures room ambience
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic capsule
Handles high stage volume without distorting and shrugs off handling and moisture better than a condenser.
Detail 03
No phantom power needed
Plugs into any XLR input, including passive mixers and portable recorders with no 48V supply.
Detail 04
50 Hz to 16 kHz response
Extends higher than a standard stage dynamic, which is where the added vocal brightness comes from.
Detail 05
No on-off switch
Muting happens at the console. Nothing on the mic for a singer to knock during a set.
Detail 06
9.9 oz weight
Heavy enough to feel solid in hand through a long set without becoming tiring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No XLR cable in the box; buy one separately
- 02No stand included, though a clip and case are
- 03Supercardioid needs monitors placed off to the sides to avoid feedback
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference from a SM58?
The Beta 58A uses a supercardioid pattern instead of cardioid and reaches higher in the treble, so it sounds brighter and rejects more from the sides.
02Do I need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic and runs off the XLR signal alone, so any mixer input works.
03Does it come with a cable?
No cable. You get the mic, a stand clip and a carrying case. Buy an XLR cable separately.
04Can I use it for recording?
Yes, for loud sources and vocals where you want isolation. For quiet, detailed studio work a condenser captures more nuance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- Not specified
- Capsule
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–16kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- No
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Handheld
3 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- No
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connectivity
- XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- Not specified
- Weight
- 9.92
- Diameter
- Not specified
4 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✓ Included
