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Shure SM57 vs Shure SM58

1.26 in
1.26 in
Shure SM57 Microphone
Shure SM57
Shure SM58 Microphone
Shure SM58
Available colors
User rating
87
3.8 out of 5
87 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
1 %
287
3.5 out of 5
287 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

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Technical details

Shure SM57Shure SM57
Shure SM58Shure SM58
Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioidCardioid

Recording quality

Shure SM57Shure SM57
Shure SM58Shure SM58
Input impedance150.0 Ω150.0 Ω
Sensitivity-56.0 dB-54.5 dB
Frequency range40 - 1500050 - 15000

Design

Shure SM57Shure SM57
Shure SM58Shure SM58
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Shure SM57Shure SM57
Shure SM58Shure SM58
Width1.26 in2.0 in
Depth6.18 in6.3 in
Weight10.02 oz10.56 oz

Connectivity

Shure SM57Shure SM57
Shure SM58Shure SM58
Connectivity technologyWiredWired

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Shure SM57

          Often compared with Shure SM58