Shure SM58LC Professional Microphone

In my experience as a musician for over 20yrs, the SM58 is the best all round microphone - especially for live perfomance.It is primarily a vocal mic, but also doubles as an instrumental mic.(the SM57 is primarily a inst. mic & doubles as a vocal)
In live situations it is extremely robust with exceptional sound quality - (i have seen a 58 dropped in a jug of beer, & still work perfectly!).
I have also used a 58 successfully in studio situations, both vocally & intsrumentally - (although nothing really beats a good condenser mic as studio vocal mic).
In my opinion, anyone serious about performing or recording music (esp. rock) would do well having a SM58 in their collection!

The SHURE SM-58 is the industry standard workhorse. Every pro musician, sound engineer and DJ should have at least one of these in their toolbox.

Unfortunately, since SHURE's SM58 is so popular, it is commonly counterfeited and many are sold to unsuspecting buyers. Buyer beware of new SM58 mics offered for sale below $99 (the current Shure minimum advertised price). More often than not, these are not authentic. Be especially careful of microphones shipping from the following countries: China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. Sellers will often list 1-day auctions with low starting prices or buy-it-now options. Another common scam is for counterfeiters to sell "slightly used" or "like new" mics as a justification for the low pricing.

Here are a few keys to identifying an authentic SHURE SM58:

Packaging: Counterfeits have convincing packaging! Make sure the label matches the mic. The SM58LC is does not have an on/off switch and does not include a cord (it does include a Velcro cable tie). The SM85S has an on/off switch. If the label says it is an SM58LC & also lists on/off switch on feature list (regardless of what is in the box), it is a fake. The SM58-CN is the only SM58 mic that includes the cable. The authentic SHURE mics do not have stickers all over the box or mic that say "genuine Shure." The mic clip on an authentic SM58 only has the SHURE logo on the side of the mic clip; fakes may have writing on the underside that indicated it was manufactured by Shure in Mexico.

Weight: authentic mic feels sturdy. Imitations are often lighter weight.

XLR3 connector: authentic has each pin labeled 1, 2, 3; it also has a Shure logo on the XLR3 connector. DC resistance between pins 2 & 3 should be ~17.8 ohms. Imitations may be missing pin labels, Shure labels, etc. One fake I tested had a DC resistance of 0.2 ohms between pins 1 & 3 and an open circuit between pins 2 & 3. Yikes!

SM58 logo: On the SM58, underneath the windscreen, there's a printed "Shure SM58" logo. A sticker wrapped around the mic is a counterfeit.

Windscreen: bottom of the metal windscreen has a rounded edge. Many fakes have a flat lip.

Mic element: Fake SM58 commonly has a "CAUTION" sticker wrapped around the mic head. This sticker is not on authentic microphones.

Circuit board under mic element: authentic mics have a red quality control stamp. This stamp is often missing on fakes.

Wire color: The wires that connect the mic element to the transformer are yellow and green. If they are any other color, it is either a repaired mic or a fake. Some fakes use the correct wire color.

Included accessories: authentic includes the following: mic, mic clip, zippered pouch with SHURE embossed surface, Velcro cable tie with SHURE logo, SHURE bumper sticker. Many fakes are very good at replicating the box, paperwork, etc.

Buyer beware! Good Luck!

What can I say about the SM57 that hasn't already been said? It's THE microphone you must own if you're doing any type of audio. It's a glutton for punishment and still a great all around sounding mic. Snare, guitar amps, vocals, etc...when in doubt, stick a 57 in front of it and hit the big red button!

I needed a microphone for recording and this works for the road as well. I found it at a great price and decided to buy.

Hi! A few weeks ago I purchased a Shure SM58LC mic. I mainly went with this mic after reading many reviews and hearing that this was the best, over and over. I haven't abused it, so I don't know first-hand if the legendary toughness is true, but the sound quality is fantastic. Highs, lows, and everything in between.
My son and I love to sing, he is starting a band with some friends, and I wanted him to have a good mic. There isn't much not to love about this mic, the auction I won it on in eBay was by far a better price than you will find anywhere else. I would say the only thing I would have done differently, is I am dissapointed that it doesn't have an on/off switch. That is the only thing I would change.
So there you have it! A great mic and if you check it out on eBay, you may find a great deal as well (mine was new). I don't think you can go wrong with this. Thanks for reading---Mike.

Prompt delivery, product works perfectly Great !

Great delivery, this object works fine, very happy !

Recommand this seller !

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I have no answer about the microphone I was asking to seller about a proof
of de delivery but he does not gave me the answer so this is not a good
experience to buy using this I woul like know what can I do in thi case