KSM32 SHURE

$628 CAD

  • Reduces pop and breath noise
  • can reduce background noise and has low self-noise
  • fight proximity effect – doesn’t distort low frequency when you get close
  • can handle high sound pressure
  • high output-input level, also has -15dB limiter
  • no cross over distortion (won’t get messed up during transduction)
  • wide-angle to pick up sounds (surface of the mic)
  • blocks and suppresses radio show frequencies
  • clear and warm sound
  • includes high pass filter option

Good for:

  • Voice — solo, background, voice-over, broadcasting
  • Acoustic instruments — such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
  • Wind instruments — brass and woodwind
  • Low-frequency instruments — such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
  • Overhead miking — drums or percussion
  • Ensembles — choral or orchestral
  • Room ambiance pick-up — guitar amplifier or drums

Experiment with environment and placement of mic for different effects!

SM58 Write-Up

SM58 MICROPHONE

Written by Cavin Lee and Luca Preda

Manufacture Links: 

https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58

https://pubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-US

Pricing/Cost:

In CAD, the original price was $139 CAD, but as of now, it is on a discounted price of ~$121 CAD.

Specifications:

Microphone Type: Dynamic Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Sensitivity: -56.0 dBV

Noise Level: Manufacturer does not have it listed (N/A)

Frequency Response Curve:  The frequency response is shaped specifically for those who sing vocals. It can also be formed with a brightened midrange and bass roll off to control proximity effect. The frequency response is between 50 to 15 000 Hz.

Image:

Recorded Examples: 

https://youtu.be/G5-3tm4ru-k

https://youtu.be/sZgrPX8CPSY

Common Uses:

The SHURE SM58 microphone is commonly used when recording any professional vocalists whether during a live performance or at home or in a recording studio. Podcasting is another common use, as it is so called the best microphone to record audio. Famous musician Paul McCartney himself declares this microphone as his top choice.