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Audix OM3 vs Shure SM58

    2.09 in
    6.93 in
    Audix OM3 Microphone
    Audix OM3
      Shure SM58 Microphone
      Shure SM58
      Available colors
      User rating
      56
      3.8 out of 5
      56 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		16 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      294
      3.5 out of 5
      294 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		22 %
      3 stars
      		39 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		3 %

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      Technical details

      Audix OM3Audix OM3
      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeHypercardioid/Subcardioid microphoneCardioid

      Recording quality

      Audix OM3Audix OM3
      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Input impedance290.0 Ω150.0 Ω
      Sensitivity144.0 dB-54.5 dB
      Frequency range50 - 1800050 - 15000

      Design

      Audix OM3Audix OM3
      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Audix OM3Audix OM3
      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Width2.09 in2.0 in
      Depth6.93 in6.3 in
      Weight10.83 oz10.56 oz

      Connectivity

      Audix OM3Audix OM3
      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired

      Features

      Audix OM3Audix OM3
      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Plug and Playyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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