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Description
Product Description:
The Shure Beta 58A is the dynamic microphone that sings as loud and clear as you do. Hailing from the same lineage as the iconic SM58, the Beta 58A has earned its stripes among the music industry's vocal virtuosos and sound engineering savants.
This high-output microphone is crafted for professional audio amplification and studio recording. Its supercardioid polar pattern spans the entire transmission range, promising high feedback resistance, superior isolation from other sound sources, and minimal off-axis sound. The result? A microphone that's tailor-made for up-close vocals.
But the Beta 58A isn't just a performer; it's a survivor. Its robust construction, proven shock absorber system, and hardened steel windscreen ensure that even the most rugged handling won't compromise its performance. Whether you're a lead vocalist, backup singer, or public speaker, the Beta 58A is your reliable partner onstage and in the studio.
Key Features:
- Supercardioid polar pattern
- Optimized transmission range for superior vocal quality in professional live use
- Provides the highest level of feedback safety with maximum gain and maximum suppression of background noise
- Air-sprung vibration absorber protects against impact sound and grip noise
- Frequency range: 50 - 16,000 Hz
- Maximum sound pressure level: 140.5 dB
- Output impedance: 290 Ohm
- Sensitivity: -51.5 dBV/Pa (2.66 mV)
- Includes: Clamp, 3/8" reduction thread and bag
- Suitable windscreen and matching spare basket available separately.
Owner's manual
Shure Beta 58A User ManualProduct specs
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-16kHz |
| Output Impedance | 150 ohms |
| Connector | XLR |
| Weight | 0.61 lbs. |
FAQs
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What is the polar pattern of the Shure Beta 58A, and how does it affect its performance?
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The Shure Beta 58A has a supercardioid polar pattern, which provides excellent isolation from unwanted ambient sound and high gain before feedback, making it ideal for live vocal performances.
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How does the Shure Beta 58A compare to the SM58 in terms of sound quality?
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The Shure Beta 58A offers a brighter sound with a higher output level compared to the SM58, making it better suited for high-volume environments and providing clearer vocal presence.
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Is the Shure Beta 58A suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Shure Beta 58A is designed for professional sound reinforcement and is a popular choice among vocalists for live performances due to its durability and excellent feedback rejection.
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What type of connector does the Shure Beta 58A use?
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The Shure Beta 58A uses an XLR connector, which is standard for professional audio equipment, ensuring secure and high-quality signal transmission.
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Does the Shure Beta 58A require phantom power?
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No, the Shure Beta 58A is a dynamic microphone and does not require phantom power, making it easy to use with a variety of audio equipment without needing additional power sources.
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PROS
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Superior sound quality with incredible warmth for vocals
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Durable, can withstand rough handling and continuous use
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Excels in live performance settings with great frequency response
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Effective at minimizing ambient noise pickup in noisy environments
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Provides clarity and cuts through mixes better than many alternatives
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Offers a wider dynamic range and captures more high-end than SM58
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Super cardioid pattern helps control feedback effectively
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Versatile for various vocal styles and even high gain electric guitars
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Well-balanced sound with excellent lows, mids, and clear highs
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Sturdy build with a hardened steel basket filter
CONS
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Requires close proximity for optimal sound pickup, not ideal for streaming or voice chats
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May need a powerful pre-amp or audio interface to achieve sufficient volume
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Not suitable for vocalists preferring genres that require distance from the mic, like opera
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Shure Beta 58A.
Value and pricing
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Shure Beta 58A mics have been sold by authorized dealers for as low as $135 during special promotions, suggesting potential savings over the standard $169 price.
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Buying from reputable dealers avoids counterfeit risk; counterfeit models often have poor handling noise and incorrect weight.
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User experience
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The Beta 58A handles thin and female vocals better due to superior mid/high frequency management and provides more gain before feedback compared to the SM58.
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In practice, the Beta 58A is more forgiving with proximity effect issues, whereas the SM58 is more tolerant of off-axis singing, offering different advantages based on vocal technique.
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Some users note that fake Beta 58As can sound overly bright with a low-frequency boost but still find them useful for their supercardioid pattern.
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Owners frequently perform cuts around 200-250 Hz and 600-800 Hz to manage boxiness and harshness in live settings.
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Features and functionality
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The Beta 58A is a supercardioid microphone, offering different directional sensitivity compared to the cardioid SM58, making it preferable on compact stages.
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Beta 58A may require EQ adjustments at 4-6 kHz for sibilance control, commonly cited as a needed tweak for clearer vocals.
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A higher HPF is sometimes preferred for male vocals, starting around 150-180 Hz, compared to female vocals at 200 Hz.
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Comparisons
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Unlike the SM58, the Beta 58A has a single coil and an output transformer rather than dual coils, affecting its sound response and hum rejection capabilities.
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Build quality
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Genuine Beta 58As have a metallic sheen in the finish, which is often missing in counterfeit models.
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Setup and maintenance
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The resistance of the capsule coil in an authentic Beta 58A reads 26-28 ohms between pins 2 and 3, whereas fake versions show resistance between 550-650 ohms.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 16 Reviews and 137 Ratings
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Best mic EVER!
I’ve tried many mic brands like Sennheiser, AKG, Beyerdynamic, Rode, even other Shure’s. You name it, I’ve used it. By far this is the best dynamic vocal mic I have ever used. I loved the Sennheiser e935 but felt it had a bit too much mids in it and sometimes the sibilance can get a little too harsh (could also be my type of voice too). The AKG D5 was my mic before the e935 and loved that as well as it had a nice top end, but felt it got boomy at times. This mic is the blend between the two, nice mid range, crisp top end and warm low end without being too boomy, harsh or boxy. Goldilocks! Works fantastic in the studio as well. Hands down best mic ever. I will recommend this mic to everyone I know The Sennheiser from now on will be the spare and the AKG will be the spare of a spare (Because why not?)
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Crisp and Clean Vocals
Substantially clearer than the standard 58. Pushes the vocals through the mix extremely well. I use mine for every show we play. Love it.
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The Cheapest Microphone I would use on Stage or studio
In my opinion this should be the microphone that everyone should be using for a bare minimum; for the stage and the studio. I've done sound and seen countless live concerts where the old SM58 is used. That mic just can't cut it live anymore; unless you like sounding like mud/don't want to be heard in metal. The Shure Beta 58A is built for war and made to cut through on the top end. This microphone has a hardened steel basket filter that will cause more damage than be damaged. This mic made me forget about the old SM58. The quality is almost the same as a lower/mid-range condenser mic for for clarity. This is impressive since this a passive dynamic style. This is a similar sound compared to a AudioTechnica AT2020. I love this mic and have been using it for about four years live and studio.
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Auf der Bühne und im Studio super
Habe mit dem Mikro viel aufgenommen, ich habe eine eher dumpfe und schwer zu mischende Stimme, das Mikro ist mir da echt weit besser entgegengekommen, als so manches teures Kondensator Mic. Und live sind die 58er ohnehin makellos.
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Best Mic for live performances you can afford
It is without a doubt the best microphone I have evert used to play live, in comparison with the SM58 (its little brother), this mic has a wider dynamic range capturing more high-end. It also makes you sound louder than the SM58. Overall, an amazing microphone for vocal applications.
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main live vocal mic
Great vocal mic, been using this thing for seven years, intentionally rough on it, still does it's job every night
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The most reliable mic, sounds good in every room.
I won the Shure "Give It Voice" contest for the Southeast US region, and received a customized Beta 58A. Been using it ever since. After a thousand or so gigs, I can honestly say it sounds great in every room. Never had a moment where I thought "hmm, wasn't crazy about my voice tone tonight."
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these work surprisingly well close on the top head of a rack tom... if your drummer uses 2 rack toms try this on the high one with a beta 57 on the mid tom, the presence lift on the 58 will help separate the stick attack on the 2 drums, especially if your drummer likes to tune his racks to close pitches
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Wow, that's a great idea. I'll have to try it! Thanks man :)
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Good mic
Improvement over the time tested design of the old 58. This mic is also a workhorse and provides a nice consistent sound that is easy to mix.
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Who doesn't use this mic?
This is the essential mic for any vocalist. Sure, there's specialty stuff, and I'm sure I'll stumble into that eventually, but the 58A is so good, there's no need to if I don't wanna
Artist usage
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Dave can be seen using this mic at this presentation, at the time of 0:46 is very easy to see the blue strip of the Shure Beta 58a.
In the full concert video "John Mayer - Pinkpop 2014" on YouTube, John Mayer is seen using the Shure Beta 58A microphone during his live performance.
During this performance of the 'Cunning Stunts' show you can clearly see the whole band using Beta 58a's. James also used this microphone a lot throughout the 90's and perhaps the late 80's. Before he started using Audio-Technica microphones.
In this YouTube video, Kevin Parker can be seen using a Shure Beta 58A microphone. One of the greatest dynamic microphones ever. It responses perfectly to his vocal preset, being a perfect option to record that short live demo.
at 16:12 as well as other parts throughout the video, Mac can be seen singing into a Shure Beta 58A.
dimebag used a beta 58a for backing vocals it can be see in the video for "walk" and "this love" live
Used for The Edge's backing vocals on "Get On Your Boots, as stated by producer Declan Gaffney.
"When we were in France, we got this great vocal sound that Bono really liked, which was a [Shure] Beta 58, going through a 1091 and then an LA2A, into Pro Tools. I even A/B'ed the different 58s and Neves, and found my favourite LA2A, to get the best ones. I'm very proud of the vocal sound. I added a bit of compression while he was singing, and he got excited by that and adjusted his voice accordingly. When we were at Olympic, the vocal chain changed a little. I normally have two or three 58s up in a room, and at Olympic one of them would go through a Neve preamp and the LA2A, but the other would be Neve and then Distressor, and I actually preferred that sound. The LA2A sounded a little too thick. The Distressor had a sort of hardness that balanced the thickness out better. Edge's vocals were also recorded with one of the 58s.”
Beta 58As were also used to mike The Edge's Fender Harvard amps on the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour, as stated in this Mix Online article.
The Edge’s vocal headset is a Shure Beta 54. He has two Vox and one Fender Harvard guitar amps miked with Shure Beta 58As, and two Fender Deluxes miked with Shure SM57s.
In the following SOS article, Trent Reznor's engineer said: "The music just flows out of Trent like no one else I've ever known, even though he'll burn brilliantly and then have to play video games for the next eight hours. As with any great artist, there's a lot of procrastination, but while he's playing one of those games his brain is still working and at any moment he could come up with something fantastic. That's why we'd always have to be ready to roll. If he suddenly said, 'I want to sing,' I'd hand him a [Shure] Beta 58 and run it through a Neve and [Universal Audio] LA2A. I had it set up so he could grab a mic, I'd hit two buttons and off we'd go. Most of the time he'd hand-hold a 58, but every once in a while we'd record his vocal with [an AKG] 414 because it captured the natural sound of him in a room, which he really liked. "He recorded 'Closer' with a Beta 58, and for some tracks he'd have it on a mic stand and perform right there in front of the console. In fact, when he did the vocal for 'Ruiner', he was lifting the mic stand, slamming its base into the wood floor and chipping it, while on another occasion he got so carried away that he sheared the knobs off some [Lexicon] PCM42s. There were three PCM42s in a row and he took the feedback and modulation knobs off every one of them. I was thinking, 'Fuck!' However, when he performed, the emotion came out, and in the case of 'Piggy' he was under the console singing into the Beta 58.”
Album Usage
The Shure Beta 58A has been featured on the following albums:
Lover Of A Ghost
VIOLENT VIRA (2025)
At The BBC
Amy Winehouse (2021)
Redemption (From the Apple Original Film “Palmer”)
Nathaniel Rateliff (2020)
And It’s Still Alright
Nathaniel Rateliff (2020)
MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA
BTS (2019)
Fuzzybrain
Dayglow (2019)
Shadows
Empty Files (2018)
Earth Sick
Oh Land (2013)
Crossing the Rubicon
The Sounds (2009)
Death By Sexy
Eagles of Death Metal (2006)
The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails (1999)
Quake
Nine Inch Nails (1996)
Miserere
Zucchero (1992)
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