Shure SM58S User Manual

© 2015 Shure Incorporated
27C2902 (Rev. 5)
WIRED MICROPHONE
SM58
USER GUIDE
UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
MICROPHONE ÉLECTRODYNAMIQUE UNIDIRECTIONNEL
MICROFONO DINAMICO UNIDIREZIONALE
GERICHTETES DYNAMISCHES MIKROFON
MICROFONO DINAMICO UNIDIRECCIONAL
ダイナミック型マイクロホン/単一指向性
MICROFONE DINAMICO UNIDIRECIONALE
Printed in U.S.A.

Shure SM58S Specifications

General

Type	Dynamic
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Sensitivity	-54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV)
Frequency Response	50Hz to 15kHz
Output Impedance	150 ohms
Connector	XLR
Weight	298 g (10.5 oz)
Dimensions	51 mm

Summary

Product Description and Features

General Description

Overview of the SM58 as a unidirectional dynamic vocal microphone for professional use.

Features

Key attributes including performance, pickup pattern, shock mount, and durability.

Placement

General advice on aiming the microphone and positioning for optimal sound.

Microphone Application and Placement Techniques

Applications And Placement

Guidance on microphone placement for vocals and achieving desired tone quality.

Avoiding Pickup of Unwanted Sound Sources

Strategies to minimize interference from monitors and loudspeakers.

General Rules for Use

Basic guidelines for effective microphone operation and sound capture.

Proximity Effect

Explanation of bass frequency boost at close distances and its control.