MIC WARS | Shure PG58 vs. Shure SM58
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MIC WARS! The Shure PG58 dynamic microphone vs the Shure SM58 dynamic microphone.
The Shure PG58 is a dynamic XLR microphone. It does NOT require phantom power. It has a frequency response of 60Hz-15KHz
The Shure SM58 is a legendary dynamic microphone. It is an XLR microphone and does NOT require phantom power. It has a frequency response of 50Hz-15KHz
We will test these microphones on voice for applications such as podcasts, voice-over, YouTube videos, etc…
You will hear several samples from different distances. There are raw samples and processed samples. The processed samples use iZotope Nectar 2.
The Shure PG58 has a frequency response of 60Hz to 15KHz
![shure pg58 w bag](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-pg58-w-bag-1024x534.jpg)
![shure pg58 freq](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-pg58-freq-1024x514.jpg)
The Shure SM58 is a legendary microphone
It has a frequency response of 50Hz to 15KHz
![shure sm58 lay](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-sm58-lay.jpg)
![sm58 polar pattern shure](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sm58-polar-pattern-shure.jpg)
![shure sm58 frequency response](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-sm58-frequency-response.jpg)
![shure sm58 close pro tools](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-sm58-close-pro-tools-1024x603.jpg)
![shure sm58 pro tools](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-sm58-pro-tools-1024x695.jpg)
![shure sm58 black](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shure-sm58-black-1024x542.jpg)
Which of these microphones sound better to you?
The cheap Shure PG58 vs the more expensive Shure SM58… Let’s begin…
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