Detail 01
Dynamic capsule, no phantom power
Plugs into any mixer or interface XLR input and works. Nothing to switch on, nothing to damage.
Product detailSKU #1274034494045
ShureSM58 Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard handheld dynamic vocal mic. Cardioid, no phantom power, built to survive. For live singers, rehearsal rooms and anyone needing one reliable mic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live vocals on a loud stage
- Rehearsal rooms, PA systems and open mics
- A first mic for podcasting or tracking scratch vocals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Detailed studio work on acoustic guitar or overheads
- Anyone wanting extended air above 15kHz
- Setups with no XLR input — this is not USB
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
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind, so you can point the back of the mic at a wedge monitor and get more level before feedback.
Detail 03
160dB max SPL
Will not distort in front of a screaming singer or beside a drum kit. Effectively no practical ceiling.
Detail 04
50Hz-15kHz response
Tailored for voice. Low rumble and high hiss stay out, midrange presence comes forward so vocals cut through a band.
Detail 05
Steel mesh grille
Takes drops and dented grilles keep working. Part of why these last decades on the road.
Detail 06
SM58-LC model
LC means less cable. The mic ships without an XLR cable, so you supply your own.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included — you need an XLR cable to use it
- 02No on/off switch; mute at the mixer or board
- 03Comes with a clip, stand adapter and storage bag, but no stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SM58 come with a cable?
No. This is the SM58-LC, where LC means less cable. You get the mic, an A25D swivel stand adapter and a storage bag.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic and runs off the signal alone. Phantom power will not harm it, but it is not needed.
03Does it have an on/off switch?
No. This version has no switch. If you need to cut the mic between songs, do it at the mixer.
04Can I plug it straight into my computer?
Not directly. The output is XLR, so you need an audio interface or mixer with an XLR mic input and preamp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 160dB SPL @ 1kHz
- Capsule
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–15kHz
- Sensitivity
- -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- No
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black body, nickel grille
- Type
- Handheld
5 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- No
- Connectivity
- XLR
- Output Impedance
- 150 ohms
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connector
- XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- 2 inch
- Length
- 6.37 inch
- Weight
- 0.65
5 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Shockmount
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✓ Included
5 detailsOther
- Model
- SM58-LC
- Accessories
- A25D Swivel stand adapter, 95A2313 storage bag
- Microphone Type
- Dynamic
- Product Type
- Dynamic vocal microphone
- Grille
- Steel mesh
