5 Locate microphones at least three times as far from other
microphones as from the sound source.
6 Use as few microphones as practical.
7 Place microphones far from sound reflecting surfaces.
8 Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors, for
closeup speech, or vocals.
9 Avoid excessive handling to minimize mechanical noise.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2)
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Polar Pattern
Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about mi-
crophone axis, uniform with frequency (see Figure 3)
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage: –74.5 dB* (0.19 mV)
Power Level: –56.0 dB**
*0 dB = 1 v/ bar
**0 dB = 1 mw/10 bar
Impedance
Rated impedance is 150
microphone inputs rated low impedance
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 2 with respect to pin 3
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
(300
actual) for connection to
Internal Connections (Figure 4)
SWITCH (SM58S ONLY)
GREEN
YELLOW
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished,
silver colored, spherical steel mesh grille
Overall Dimensions (Figure 5)
51 mm
(2 in.)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Swivel Adapter
Positive-action, break-resistant, adjustable through 180 ,
5
with standard
/
in.–27 thread
8
Net Weight
298 grams (10.5 oz)
Certification
Conforms to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE
marking; meets European Union EMC Immunity Requirements
(EN 50 082–1, 1992).
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
Swivel Stand Adapter
Storage Bag
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Windscreen
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Desk Stand
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isolation Mount
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Mount
Cable (7.6 m [25 ft]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen and Grille Assembly
For additional service or parts information, please contact
Shure's Service department at 1-800-516-2525. Outside the
United States, please contact your authorized Shure Service
Center.
2
CARTRIDGE
CODED TERMINAL
BLUE
GREEN
2
1
3
RED
YELLOW
TRANSFORMER
FIGURE 4
162 mm
3
(6
/
in.)
8
FIGURE 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A58WS Series (8 colors available)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLACK
23 mm
29
(
/
in.)
32
A25D
26A13
S37A, S39A
A55M
A26M
C25E, C25F
R59
RK143G