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Shure PG58-XLR vs Shure SM57

    Shure PG58-XLR Microphone
    Shure PG58-XLR
      1.26 in
      1.26 in
      Shure SM57 Microphone
      Shure SM57
      Available colors
      User rating
      20
      3.9 out of 5
      20 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      89
      3.8 out of 5
      89 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		29 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Shure PG58-XLRShure PG58-XLR
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Microphone typeStudio microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeUnidirectionalCardioid

      Recording quality

      Shure PG58-XLRShure PG58-XLR
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Input impedance300.0 Ω150.0 Ω
      Sensitivity-53.0 dB-56.0 dB
      Frequency range60 - 1500040 - 15000

      Design

      Shure PG58-XLRShure PG58-XLR
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Shure PG58-XLRShure PG58-XLR
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Weight11.32 oz10.02 oz

      Connectivity

      Shure PG58-XLRShure PG58-XLR
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Device interfaceXLR-3XLR-3
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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