Rugged, dynamic vocal microphone with supercardioid pickup pattern.
In the tradition of the SM58®, the Shure Beta 58A dynamic has become the microphone of choice among vocalists and professional sound reinforcement engineers. The Beta 58A is a high output dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional audio reinforcement and recording studio use. The supercardioid pickup pattern extends across the entire frequency response range, ensuring high, feedback-resistant gain, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and a minimum of off-axis coloration. The contoured frequency response is excellent for close-up vocal pickup. The sound is very present, clear and punchy.
Its rugged construction, proven shock-absorbing system, and hardened steel basket ensure that its outstanding performance will not be compromised even during rough handling. Typical applications for the Shure Beta 58A are lead vocals, backup vocals and speech.
Rated "VERY GOOD" by Delamar
Excerpt: The Shure Beta 58A is an upscale dynamic vocal microphone. It fills the gap between the eternal classic SM58 and the luxurious KSM8. Tonally, it is aligned with its little brother, but the highs are a bit more present - the output is very powerful. The supercardioid characteristic ensures high feedback resistance. Workmanship and handling are first-class. It is suitable for demanding stage musicians and live sound engineers.
Excellent microphone for any situations when you travel or rehearsals: vocals, backing, saxophone! Has the transmission of emotions musician. Beta 58A is a dynamic super-cardioid vocal microphone for professional audio performance and studio recording. Microphone keeps a good direction diagram throughout the frequency range. This microphone sounds good in a closed vocals. Beta 58A looks very strong and pleasant.
it a shure... very good microphone and value....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Havent yet found a dynamic vocal microphone as good as this. It really opens up those amazing high frequencies and delivers good body to your vocals also.
Because it is a super-cardioid pattern you should be more careful about feedbacks thus it is not a real issue. Only keep that in mind if you are used to the SM58.
I have used a number of vocal mics over the past years and keep on coming back to the Beta58A. It sounds superb, built like a tank and worth every cent!!
I know it might not suit every voice, but for me it cannot be beaten!!