Tech specs of microphones comparable to the SM58
Best suited to:
Vocals
Also great for:
Speech
Freq. response:
50 Hz -15 kHz
Sensitivity
-54,5 dBV/Pa (1,88 mV/Pa)
Best suited to:
Vocals,
Speech
Read moreGo to the glossary condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary with an extended high frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary, constructed to withstand the rigors of touring.
Freq. response:
50 Hz -18 kHz
Sensitivity
-50,0 dBV/Pa (3,15 mV/Pa)
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Best suited to:
Vocals
Also great for:
Speech
Read moreGo to the glossary vocal microphone, a tailored frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary accentuates vocals, supercardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and very little from the sides, making it more directional than a cardioid mic. Read moreGo to the glossary pattern isolates from other sound sources
Freq. response:
50 Hz -16 kHz
Sensitivity
-51,5 dBV/Pa (2,6 mV/Pa)
Best suited to:
Vocals
Also great for:
Speech
Read moreGo to the glossary vocal microphone has supercardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and very little from the sides, making it more directional than a cardioid mic. Read moreGo to the glossary polar patternPolar pattern describes how well the microphone hears sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary and a smooth, tailored response for warm, accurate sound.
Freq. response:
50 Hz -20 kHz
Sensitivity
-52,5 dBV/Pa (2,37 mV/Pa)