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Shure SM48

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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The Shure SM58 is championed by musicians from the stage or in the studio. No matter your recording needs, this mic is bound to meet them.Read more
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Pros

  • s durable
  • affordable
  • and reliable

Cons

  • accidentally activate phantom power when plugging in the mic
  • USBs that connects directly to your computer
  • it is a little bit pricey
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Key specs

  • Stage/performance microphone
  • Cardioid
  • Wired
  • -57 dB
  • 55, 14000 Hz
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Shure SM48 - Pros & Cons

Shure SM48

Pros

  • s durable
  • affordable
  • and reliable
  • good stand and you can start recording full great songs right from home
  • vocals and harmonies
  • it will provide a great warm natural sound
  • the quality and price that is unbeatable
  • delicious and colorful full range to be perfectly captured
  • The range is perfect for my voice
  • the accessories that you get are of really very good quality
  • SM58 is a reliable piece of hardware

Cons

  • accidentally activate phantom power when plugging in the mic
  • USBs that connects directly to your computer
  • it is a little bit pricey
  • one has no on and off switched
  • a little bit noticeable
  • too much rejection with not enough placement precision can lead to a disappointing recording
  • The XLR cable is not included in the box
  • Not demo rough drafts
  • bad low end background noise
  • SM48 lacks a n impedance matching transformer
  • doesn't come with an XLR cable

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Shure SM48 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioid
Transducer typeDynamic
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Design
Colour of productBlack
On/off switchyes
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Recording quality
Sensitivity-57.0 dB
Frequency range55 - 14000
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired

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Shure SM48 Shure - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 18.03.2022
Shure SM58 review

The Shure SM58 is championed by musicians from the stage or in the studio. No matter your recording needs, this mic is bound to meet them.

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