Shure SM58S

Pros: This is a great sounding microphone.

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: This is no better vocal microphone out there in this price range.

Review: SHURE SM58 DYNAMIC VOCAL MIC WITH SWITCH The Shure SM58 is possibly the most widely used microphone for live vocals. It was introduced in 1966, and it has been an industry standard ever since. The SM58 comes in two different incarnations, ...

Pros: Great sounding! Rugged! Low price! A good feel!

Cons: None other than you need to purchase the foam sock/wind-screen separately.

The Bottom Line: At this low price, nothing beats this Shure!

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Pros: great sound great looking durable reliable

Cons: I find this mic to be one of the best in my small arsenal.

The Bottom Line: Overall a great mic, but if you're searching for higher quality, invest a little bit more money in the 55SH Series II, beta 57a or KSM27 highly recommended!

Review: This is a great microphone for vocals, but choose something different for miking anything other than. At the time that I bought this mic, I was looking for something cheap, and at least better sounding than a karaoke mic :-) and it was recommended by a f ...

Pros: Built to last, great for the price

Cons: often talked about as the only vocal microphone out there.

The Bottom Line: Out performs vocal microphones in its class. Great for the price.

Review: There is no doubt that the SM-58's reputation is well deserved and that it is a great microphone for the price. I always have a few 57's and 58's as a "go to" mic when needed and both perform decently in a variety of close micing applications....and man ...

Pros: A no-brainer if you are looking for a $100 vocal mic for stage use.

Cons: The required XLR microphone cable is generally not included.

Review: The Shure SM-58 has been in use by churches, schools, garage bands, multi-platinum recording stars, sound stages, professional contract sound companies and even in recording studios for years. In fact, I was selling these in music retail in the 70's and ...

Pros: Durable, inexpensive, no phantom power needed. Makes good singers sound great!

Cons: Will not make bad singers sound better!!

Review: Are you are reading this to find a good vocal microphone? You've found it with the SM-58. Nobody has anything bad to say about this microphone in this price range. This mic is the standard for live vocal performance. It will also pass for studio ...

Pros: Sounds good, affordable, I could go all day.

Cons: None that I can think of

Review: I was looking around at guitar center one day and the guy behind the counter highly recommended the Shure sm58 mic. I went home and everybody I knew that owned a mic recommended it. I use it for backup vocals in my band, and boy does it sound good. ...

Pros: Still a good, dependable, microphone that sounds good and is well respected

Cons: Prices could be a bit lower,

The Bottom Line: Still a staple in the music world even after over forty years, just as dependable as ever.

Review: SM 58, If you do not know what this is then you have probably not been in the music industry very long.Just look at an hour or so of music videos and you should see plenty being used. I have been reading a lot of 58 bashing in the last couple of ...