Comments on: Shure SM58 Review: The Apocalypse Survival Mic

By: Craig Constantine

Craig Constantine — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:39:17 +0000

Love this mic. Every episode of my podcast (83 and counting) has been recorded using Zoom recorders and SM58s in the field.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:46:44 +0000

Hi, would it make sense to go for the AT2100 as you have both the XLR output for the H5 / H6 and also be able to use the USB directly for solo laptop recordings? Would the AT sound quality really be significantly less than the SM58?

By: Yasmin

Yasmin — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:52:57 +0000

Hi Colin! I recorded a podcast episode today with my co-host and we had to record on two separate laptops and using a condenser mic. When we played it back, we could hear each other’s voices in the background. Would this be different if I used a dynamic mic and hooked it up to a mixer?

By: Matthew Boudreau

Matthew Boudreau — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:24:42 +0000

In reply to Katya.

any standard clip or shock mount should work fine with the SM58. I use these with all my mics on the cheap: https://amzn.to/305ta8W

By: Katya

Katya — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:26:03 +0000

I love the sound of the Shure SM58, but am totally confused about which shock mount and boom arm are actually going to fit it and not scratch it, etc. Do you have a specific recommendaiton for a home studio setup as well as face-to-face interviews ‘on the road’?

By: Lindsay Harris Friel

Lindsay Harris Friel — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:24:22 +0000

In reply to Tim Folkenson. Sad, but true!

By: Tim Folkenson

Tim Folkenson — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:54:01 +0000

Also know that there is ALWAYS an SM58 on your local Craigslist or bulletin board of your local music shop listed for $40-$75 from a down and out band guy who needs to make rent.

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:52:00 +0000

In reply to Tony. Hi Tony, the RR isn't something we've had a chance to take a look at yet, but it's on our list!

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:58:00 +0000

Hi Colin,

Have you ever had the opportunity to use the Røde Reporter while podcasting? Here in Canada it’s more expensive than the Shure SM58, but not a great deal more, I don’t think. I saw a comparison somewhere between the two and the Reporter seemed to do a better job of cancelling out background noise which would be excellent for environmental interviews. Just wondered if you had any experience with them before I went out and bought two.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:47:00 +0000

No worries I found out about the foam pop and ordered the microphone now.