Detail 01
50 Hz to 15 kHz response
Cuts stage rumble at the bottom and cymbal hiss at the top. Voices sit forward without extra EQ.
Product detailSKU #1300744185596
ShureSM58 Microphone With Cable
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard stage vocal mic, bundled with a cable. For singers, speakers and anyone needing one mic that survives being handed around.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead and backup vocals at live shows
- Rehearsal spaces and open mics
- Podcasts or speech where the room isn't treated
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Detailed studio work needing air above 15 kHz
- USB or plug-and-play computer recording
- Recording quiet acoustic sources from a distance
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
Hears what's in front and rejects what's behind. Aim the back end at your monitor to keep feedback down.
Detail 03
Output of -54.5 dBV/Pa
Low output by design. Quiet singers need a preamp with plenty of clean gain, or the mix picks up hiss.
Detail 04
Dynamic moving coil
No phantom power, no fragile diaphragm. Takes a screaming vocal at an inch away without breaking up.
Detail 05
Die-cast metal body, 298 g
Heavy for its size and built to survive being dropped on a stage. Noticeable in the hand over a long set.
Detail 06
150 ohm impedance, XLR out
Matches any standard low-impedance mic input. Long cable runs to front of house stay quiet.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A mic stand or clip isn't part of this — budget for one
- 02Needs a mixer or interface with an XLR input
- 03Low output means cheap preamps will hiss when gained up hard
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SM58 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic and runs off any standard mic input. Leaving phantom power on won't damage it.
02Why is it so quiet compared to my other mics?
Its sensitivity is -54.5 dBV/Pa, which is low. That's normal for a dynamic — turn the preamp up rather than moving closer than you need.
03Can I use it to record vocals at home?
Yes, through an interface with an XLR input. It rejects room sound well, which helps in untreated spaces, but tops out at 15 kHz.
04Does a stand come with it?
The cable does. Plan on buying a stand separately if you don't already have one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Impedance
- Rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
- Frequency Response
- 50 to 15kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Sensitivity At 1 000hz Open Circuit Voltage
- -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV), 1 Pa = 94dB SPL
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic (moving coil)
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 298
- Net Weight
- 298 g (10.5 oz.)
- Overall Dimensions
- 6-3/8 inchL, 2 inchW
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast metal; matte-finished, silver, spherical steel mesh grille
1 detailsOther
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
