Shure SM58 Review

Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone

175,382 reviews
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Shure
  • The most popular handheld dynamic microphone in the world
  • Cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source, minimizes background noise, and provides high gain before feedback
  • Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
  • Includes break-resistant stand adapter that rotates 180°
  • Presence peak adds warmth and clarity to vocals and removes low-frequency rumble from all instruments
  • Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter reduces breath noise and plosives
  • Internal pneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noise
  • Perfect for use live onstage or in your studio

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 175,382 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Shure SM58. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Shure SM58. For example, 92% of 73,408 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Shure SM58 have given positive feedback.

92%
Value for money
92% of users are satisfied, based on 73,408 reviews
91%
Durability
91% of users are satisfied, based on 71,793 reviews
92%
Sound quality
92% of users are satisfied, based on 71,722 reviews
96%
Sturdiness
96% of users are satisfied, based on 49,633 reviews
82%
For beginners
82% of users are satisfied, based on 22,022 reviews
89%
Sheerness
89% of users are satisfied, based on 15,912 reviews
92%
Manoeuvrability
92% of users are satisfied, based on 14,147 reviews
92%
Stability
92% of users are satisfied, based on 14,147 reviews
94%
Quality of material
94% of users are satisfied, based on 8,027 reviews
100%
Easy to use
100% of users are satisfied, based on 8,027 reviews
94%
Versatility
94% of users are satisfied, based on 7,957 reviews
84%
Style
84% of users are satisfied, based on 7,940 reviews
82%
Light weight
82% of users are satisfied, based on 7,873 reviews
Average Rating (175,382 ratings)
93%
Amazon.co.jp ( 14,147 ratings )
90%
Amazon.sa ( 13,335 ratings )
94%
Amazon.ca ( 10,089 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.au ( 8,706 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com ( 8,027 ratings )
96%
Amazon.com.mx ( 7,957 ratings )
96%
Amazon.co.uk ( 7,940 ratings )
94%
Amazon.ae ( 7,890 ratings )
94%
Amazon.eg ( 7,889 ratings )
94%
Amazon.it ( 7,886 ratings )
94%
Amazon.de ( 7,885 ratings )
94%
Amazon.es ( 7,876 ratings )
94%
Amazon.in ( 7,875 ratings )
86%
Amazon.fr ( 7,873 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.tr ( 7,868 ratings )
94%
Amazon.nl ( 7,861 ratings )
94%
Amazon.se ( 7,861 ratings )
94%
Amazon.pl ( 7,861 ratings )
94%
Amazon.sg ( 7,861 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.br ( 7,855 ratings )
94%
B&H Photo Video ( 1,086 ratings )
99%
Musicians Friend ( 673 ratings )
100%
Guitar Center ( 542 ratings )
100%
SweetWater ( 323 ratings )
91%
Zzounds ( 108 ratings )
90%
Reverb ( 94 ratings )
98%
Amazon.cn ( 9 ratings )
68%
Adorama ( 5 ratings )
100%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

Showing 461 to 476 of 476 Reviews

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Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Jun 10, 2016

Reviewed by Benjamin G. on Reverb

Gooooooood

Shure SM 58

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Nov 21, 2021

Reviewed by Jeff A. on Reverb

Works and sounds as it should.

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Dec 11, 2021

Reviewed by Desmond B. on Reverb

Fast and easy

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Jan 10, 2022

Reviewed by Eamonn K. on Reverb

Good price for a great mic

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Jan 10, 2022

Reviewed by Soh I. on Reverb

Works as advertised!

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$99
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$109
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$99
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$99
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$109
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$129
Adorama
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Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone
$99
Musicians Friend
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Shure Musician's Up To Eleven Bundle With Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Shure SM58 & Shure SRH240
$249
Musicians Friend
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$99
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Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Feb 19, 2022

Reviewed by Gregg N. on Reverb

The mic arrived fast and was exactly as the listing stated. Thanks!

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Mar 7, 2022

Reviewed by David S. on Reverb

Sm 58 Great Condition

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Sep 2, 2022

Reviewed by Brian R. on Reverb

Standard of the industry. Imitations suk.

Very good

Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Microphone with Stand & Cable Kit Review

Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Microphone with Stand & Cable Kit

May 29, 2012

Reviewed by Juscelino on B&H Photo Video

I use this product at the Church.

Charmed by the sound

Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Microphone with Stand & Cable Kit Review

Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Microphone with Stand & Cable Kit

Jul 4, 2011

Reviewed by Aliocha999 on B&H Photo Video

best use in this product in home but it's professional my mic sm-58 best on hard use

I'd buy one again.

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone

Sep 22, 2018

Reviewed by Miker on Guitar Center

Mostly for recording vocals.

Not very loud

Shure SM58-LC Vocal Microphone Review

Shure SM58-LC Vocal Microphone

Dec 13, 2021

Reviewed by Kevin on B&H Photo Video

The sound output from this device is very low, no adjustment on device, except to lower the mic by double. Very poor consider the cost.

Great Mic

Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Microphone with Stand & Cable Kit Review

Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Microphone with Stand & Cable Kit

Nov 30, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Used for getting audio on interviews. Great accessory for any video camera or stage use. Easy to hook up and use. Good quality

Get a mic with a switch.

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone

Apr 11, 2019

Reviewed by Philip on Guitar Center

Not a bargain--by the time I send back the defective products, I will have spent money and gotten nothing or it. Shame on Guitar Center for offering such junk.

Have to find a new workhorse mic.

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone

Apr 11, 2019

Reviewed by Philip on Guitar Center

The SM58 is a workhorse I've used for years, but these have no on/off switch. This matters a great deal if controlling sound from the stage with backup singers moving on and offstage. A dumb move from Shure to degrade a great product. Now it's a mic that gives good sound quality but we can't use it.

Legendary mediocrity

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone Review

Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone

Aug 28, 2009

Reviewed by Ben on Guitar Center

I bought one of these SM 58 microphones even though I don�ۡ���t think they sound near as good as an EV N/D767a, Audix OM5 or even a Shure Beta 58a. I bought the SM58 because I�ۡ���m sick and tired of getting flack from sound guys at a gig when I tell them I want to use my own microphone. I don�ۡ���t like putting my mouth on a microphone that may have been used by someone that was sick with a cold or something. Anyway, I think all these sound guys are really used to the SM58 and have become too lazy to re-adust the settings on their sound board. It would just be sooooooooo much more work for them if they had tweak a knob. Poor guys. Because they are lazy, I had to buy a SM58. A microphone that sounds like a blanket is over it. The SM58 is way overrated. I don�ۡ���t care how legendary it is considered. It does not sound as good as other microphones. Take your best microphone and put a heavy beach towel over it, if you want it to sound like an SM58. ... More

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