Bookmarks for video: 00:37 How the audio was recorded 02:08 SM58 Background and history 03:46 Beta58A Background and history 05:37 Microphone specifications 11:41 Frequency response curve comparison 19:36 Differences in use - gain, polar patterns, mic technique. 22:26 Stage Monitor placement 24:02 Professional opinions and conclusion
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Excellent review well done. While I appreciate the benefits of the Beta 58A in a live sound / vocal environment, as a retired broadcast engineer, I have to say that I still prefer the richer mid to low end response of the SM 58. It will remain my goto microphone for remote broadcasts / podcasts. Thank you once again for an excellent review.
I refer to the SM 7 and not the SM 57. If you believe the 57 and 58 have identical components then take that up with Shure. Whether you think the sound of a 57 and and a 58 on spoken word is the same, the 7 is in another class for spoken word, the proper tool for the job, not a stick mic.
@@alsacrime4806 Ah, well SM7B is different story then :-) of course SM7b is going to be better than SM57/SM58. However SM57 and SM58 are pretty much identical. There are numerous videos on that topic and people generally recommend to use SM57 for instruments and SM58 for spoken word nowadays, from what I gathered. If you take the grill (which consist of foam and acts like a little in-bult pop filter) from SM58 and put it somehow on SM57, you have pretty much the same microphone. Now that doesn't apply to SM Beta 58A, that is a lot different than SM57 and SM58.
Definitely, a great review and comparison of both microphones. I use both the SM 58 and Beta 58A in live scenarios. Working as sound engineer, Worship and Music Director in my church, I appreciate everything this man has said in this video. Plus, I learned a few things as well. Thank you for your thorough and informed research. Your work is superb and you provide a great service for many of us who search for reliable and professional information. Thanks again.
This is by far the best microphone review I have seen. The guy here knows his stuff and knows what details are essential to the sound and functionality. Thank you.
Very informative and well made video. I really enjoyed learning this. I’ve had an 58 for about 20 years and used to sing through it in a band years ago. Never knew all of this information about it, though. Thanks again! 👍🏻
Excellent comparison, this is how product variant comparisons should be, well set out with all the right details which would really matter for future buyers, Thank You for this wonderful video!!
I know I'm late to the game, but I have watched every single vid I can find about the SM-58 and the Beta 58A and comparisons between the two. This is by far the best of the lot and maybe even the best of mic comparisons in general. I encourage you to make more comparison vids, if you enjoy doing them.
so good to hear a beautifully spoken comparison, at a speed i can grasp! (i'm still doing it in small'ish chunks as my concentration span is about as good as a flea's!) and no background music! YAY!! huge thanks in advance of my getting to the end!
So in depth. I've bought my Beta 58a a long time ago, and actually carry it with me whenever I go karaoke lol. It has superb handling, and I often times find it the best hand held mic I've used. Almost no noise from handling at all. As a singer who has a lot of lower register, the 58a is also better to cut through as you've said. I'm happy wit the choice, and the price is well worth what I've paid. Since I've started to do more recording stuff, I've prefer to use condensers now, and the 58a just sits in the box. Still one of my favorite pieces of hardware. It just feels solid in the hand.
GLB Productions would you mind telling me what type of mic cable that would connect the Shure Beta 57A to the M-Audio Air 192-8 interface? My understanding is XLR but the interface input ¼”/TRS combination. Is that correct?
Beta58A = more output. Less handling noise. Hardened grill. Cuts thru better - keeping the vocals upfront in the mix. ( both great ) I had the 58 and Sold it & Upgraded to the 58a.
Never had any handling noise with the SM58... don't know anybody who has, personally. It's not built like a tank just to be oversentive to moving around. Heck, how many lead singers/rock stars swing the thing 'round like a lasso... how many times to they fall or get smashed onto the floor (the mic - not the singer) ?? From my experience, the Beta58 absolutely cuts through in the mix, I agree - especially, in regards for heavy metal and rock or large bands, the clarity is built in - sure. But, its sound fits better into today's electronic (DJ) music world, than the SM58 - no question. However, as any other kind of vocalist (acoustic, jazz, folk, pop, spoken word...) to my ears, the SM58 is the only one of the two which 'connects' audio-wise with the texture of 1960's pop music, for example. And, it's great for standard jazz vocals. In situations like that, I find the Beta58A is way too 'crystaline' and edgier sound for those mediums - as opposed to the warmth and bass response of the SM58.
This is one of the best microphone videos I have ever seen. Absolutely wonderful presentation. Unrelated, your accent is really interesting, and I can't place it. Great voice and delivery for teaching. Just wonderful. Thanks.
I expected to skim this and get the details that way, but I ended up so engaged that I just watched all the way through! Excellent, highly educational content.
I was in a jam band 20 years ago. I tried singing into an SM57 but no mater how much pleading I did (TURN IT DOWN!) I could never get my voice's volume up over the rest of the garage band. I did some research and found the Beta 57. The neodymium magnet makes a very big difference. With the purchase of the neodymium (ND) mic the next jam went easier for me. I was getting a much better volume. Ever since I have bought ND or condenser mics.
Bravo Bravo ! Bruno does it again, what a brilliant video. I always learn so much whenever I watch your channel. This was very well illustrated, Thank you sir .
Your good for informing me personally between the two models SM58 vs SM58A I am convinced with the two models which both products has unquestioned quality. More information next time around please. Thanks...
I use all sorts of different vocal mics. For recording i pretty much use the Neumann u87ai’s. For live, I usually use the sm58’s, most of the time. They cut through mix (always use a hpf) and they sound more natural than the beta 58a in my own opinion. It also has a good frequency response. Both are good sounding mics though. I run music for all different types of genres/bands.
Used a beta58a for years singing in metal bands and it was great when travelling around to random venues where the sound environment was not always ideal
Mr Luse, Alan here! Great tips and great explanation indeed! I've always wondered differences handheld microphones made. You video summed it up very elegantly! Thanks again!
Awesome explanation from a singer who has both. You nailed it and helped confirm my preference for my new beta 58a. I have to remain more focused to the mic with the beta but it adds a bit more to my deeper voice. Both are great but you really explained the differences well. I especially love the bit about monitor placement with each- ahhh!!!
Thanks for watching John. The mic stand idea is a cool one - only thing to remember is that the pattern is 3-dimensional and is very dependent on the angle of the microphone relative to the ground, so the legs would only show the coverage when the mic was at the same angle as the legs themselves 😉
Excellent Excellent and Excellent review. Very clear and very detailed. I am a male singer and you gave me my final choice for these 2 great mics at reasonable proice. thanks you !!!!!!
I really noticed the difference at the end when he changed across from the 58 to the 58A. The 58 has a much warmer sound to me. I think I'll stick with the 58. Excellent review though. Gave a much better insight to each microphone.
The Sm58 it’s good, but I have the Pgxd24 with the Beta58a and I Can tell you guys, it is a piece of gold. A work horse in another words not cuts or drops. Very highly recommend....👍🏽
Great reveiw, i could not think about a better and more complete one for this topic. (Perhaps only one: some other solutions from other manifacturers, but i bet his is topic for another video).
Yes that could definitely be an entire video in itself. The SM58 is the definitive, original live sound vocal mic - with very few exceptions all of the others take inspiration from this design.
Thanks Bruno! Very detailed review. I have been considering the Beta 58A for a while but have not bought one yet. I'll have to try one, and decide. A new subscriber from the Philippines.
Great Job bro! Loved the Video! Really enjoyed the way that you brought info and opinions, mostly the neutrality! I've been looking for info about those mics last few days and this video one of the Bests! In a next time you could also show in pratice, singing something maybe! Again, thanks, awesome video! (Sorry for my poor english) You got a Brazilian Subscriber now!
Very nice video Bruno I am hunting to buying the handheld mic but I am very confused between sennheiser with shure. After I have watch your comparison video now I decided to buy Shure Beta 58A Thank you very much bro.
I'm old-school - you simply cannot go wrong with 58s for vocals and 57s for instruments. It's all you need for live sound. The minor differences in response are easily tweaked at your board. For the price of one beta plus $20 you can have a 58 and a 57. Nuff said.
I personally prefer the warmer sound of the SM58, but I'm glad the B58A is out there for those who prefer the brighter sound with a similar form factor and durability
I use a Beta58a for my vocal mic, and have a fairly unique hard rock style and baritone voice with a large performed range from low growl to high scream, and find the Beta is perfect for my style, and this video explains why nicely.
Thank you sir, great review. I own and use a Samson R11 that i have had for 10 years. It is similar in sound to the SM58 in my opinion, after comparing the two with my voice and other peoples' too. I have used a Sennheiser e835 with good results, as well as the Beta 57A and 58A. They are all different sounding/behaving and that is cool and frustrating sometimes.
Yes - at the end of the day it's about having options. In the early years the entire live sound industry used basically two mics: SM58s for vocals and SM57s for instruments. Today we are spoiled for choice, which is a great thing. Remember that 99% of the audience doesn't know or care what mic you are using - as long as the sound is loud and clear, that's all that matters to them! All the best with your music :)
@GLB Productions Wow, thank you so much for your fast response! Have found a kind of "XLR to USB"-cable now on Amazon, I guess I will test this one cause its much cheaper than an audio interface, and I think I will use the mic on my pc not often enough so I will give such ab cable a try....as far as I read such a cable will "boost" the gain a bit, and if it doesn´t work well enough, it´s not a big problem to send it back 🙂 To be honest, I´m still struggling which of the two mics will be better for me....don´t have a chance to test both side by side. I have more a kind of "nose voice" (don´t know if I could say it that way in english *lol*) and have read that the SM58 would be a better choice for those kind of a voice....on the other hand, the S58A Beta has newer technology....but as far as I know there is no version with a switch, so I guess I will purchase the SM58 and hope it´s the right choice.... :-) PS: Sorry for my english, I´m from Germany....I´m just an little "hobby musician"....if you have some time and a bit interest, there are some songs on my channel....where I had to record my voice with a 4-channel-mixing-app on my android phone.... 🙂 Every feedback would be great.....and hey, the Shure mic will be a HUGE improvement for me :-D
Hello, I'm late by 3 years, to the party😊.... Excellent review. What a quality of info and demo. Essentially academically superb. Could you do a comparative between the beta 58A and another dynamic microphone with an affordable price range?? Very grateful for your review.
@@GLBProductions I know!! I just wondered how both compare in terms of studio vocal recording... I believe that there's considerable gap in understanding their respective roles. I am doing vocals in studio set up using, now, the Beta, even though it's a stage/live mic. I have been unable to minimise breath sounds (very old, I am, 😊) with condenser microphones. However, the Beta is very rewarding and forgiving. Hence I wondered...but I get your point
Ah yes - I pointed that out because in your original post you wrote that you would like to see the Beta 58A compared to another dynamic microphone. When it comes to recording, I feel that the results are far more important than what microphone is used - condensers are the standard for studio work because of the level of detail they provide, but they are just one of many tools available. If it sounds good use it I say 😄
We have been using the 58 ( 12 mics total ) since their production started. 5 wireless, 7 cabled to board. Band started in 1962 with a variety of mics until the 58 went into production and all 12 still preform perfectly. Used for vocals and instruments. Complaints= Absolutely none. Understand that a great board man, in studio or live performances has to know all the principles you mentioned especially when running cables through a 100ft box, running up to 24 mics. There is more to mic placement than meets the eye. A graffic analyzer equalizer is always used to detect acoustic effects in each performance venue for no feedback problems. ( That's why one always does a sound check as the term speaks for itself)
Useful video... very good. Make absolutely certain that you buy a genuine one, though, not a cheap Chinese copy, like almost any found on ebay. They look the same, but are cheaper. Big difference
Bookmarks for video:
00:37 How the audio was recorded
02:08 SM58 Background and history
03:46 Beta58A Background and history
05:37 Microphone specifications
11:41 Frequency response curve comparison
19:36 Differences in use - gain, polar patterns, mic technique.
22:26 Stage Monitor placement
24:02 Professional opinions and conclusion
GLB Productions here I am testing it in a low quality video on my other channel czcams.com/video/GSNTfXQrV-M/video.html
sir I am confuse the impedance speaker impedance 8 mic impedance 150 di box impedance how to calculate sir please help my English is not perfect but your video is very easy thanks sir
Excellent review well done. While I appreciate the benefits of the Beta 58A in a live sound / vocal environment, as a retired broadcast engineer, I have to say that I still prefer the richer mid to low end response of the SM 58. It will remain my goto microphone for remote broadcasts / podcasts. Thank you once again for an excellent review.
Yes the SM58 is definitely my choice when it comes to spoken word applications. Thanks for watching!
You both prefer the 58 to the 7 for spoken word. Hm.
@@alsacrime4806 Why not? 58 is pretty much the same as 57, the only difference is that it has a useful grill.
I refer to the SM 7 and not the SM 57.
If you believe the 57 and 58 have identical components then take that up with Shure.
Whether you think the sound of a 57 and and a 58 on spoken word is the same, the 7 is in another class for spoken word, the proper tool for the job, not a stick mic.
@@alsacrime4806 Ah, well SM7B is different story then :-) of course SM7b is going to be better than SM57/SM58.
However SM57 and SM58 are pretty much identical. There are numerous videos on that topic and people generally recommend to use SM57 for instruments and SM58 for spoken word nowadays, from what I gathered. If you take the grill (which consist of foam and acts like a little in-bult pop filter) from SM58 and put it somehow on SM57, you have pretty much the same microphone. Now that doesn't apply to SM Beta 58A, that is a lot different than SM57 and SM58.
Definitely, a great review and comparison of both microphones. I use both the SM 58 and Beta 58A in live scenarios. Working as sound engineer, Worship and Music Director in my church, I appreciate everything this man has said in this video. Plus, I learned a few things as well. Thank you for your thorough and informed research. Your work is superb and you provide a great service for many of us who search for reliable and professional information. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching! Sounds like you have your hands full if you're both music director as well as sound engineer!
Why not use condenser mics?
That wasn't just a great comparison video; it was just generally a fantastic educational video. I learnt lots. Thank you
You're most welcome Nowthen, glad the video was helpful!
This is by far the best microphone review I have seen. The guy here knows his stuff and knows what details are essential to the sound and functionality. Thank you.
You're welcome Gaden, thanks for watching.
You sir are truly a professional. Awesome vid.
Thanks for watching :)
10/10 review and comparison! This guy knows his stuff. Thank you for the helpful analysis!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
More of these videos please!! Very in depth and instructively!
That will be my pleasure :)
This is one of the best education video at least for me. Thank you
You're welcome!
Very informative and well made video. I really enjoyed learning this. I’ve had an 58 for about 20 years and used to sing through it in a band years ago. Never knew all of this information about it, though. Thanks again! 👍🏻
You're welcome, glad the video was helpful!
Excellent comparison, this is how product variant comparisons should be, well set out with all the right details which would really matter for future buyers, Thank You for this wonderful video!!
You're most welcome Mayank, very glad the video was helpful! 😊
I know I'm late to the game, but I have watched every single vid I can find about the SM-58 and the Beta 58A and comparisons between the two. This is by far the best of the lot and maybe even the best of mic comparisons in general. I encourage you to make more comparison vids, if you enjoy doing them.
Thanks Steve, very glad the video was helpful :)
Great comprehensive review. I've always wanted to understand the differences in these 2 mics, thank you
You're welcome Donald :)
so good to hear a beautifully spoken comparison, at a speed i can grasp! (i'm still doing it in small'ish chunks as my concentration span is about as good as a flea's!) and no background music! YAY!! huge thanks in advance of my getting to the end!
Thanks for watching! Hope you made it to the end ;)
@@GLBProductionsi did!! many thanks!
So in depth. I've bought my Beta 58a a long time ago, and actually carry it with me whenever I go karaoke lol. It has superb handling, and I often times find it the best hand held mic I've used. Almost no noise from handling at all. As a singer who has a lot of lower register, the 58a is also better to cut through as you've said. I'm happy wit the choice, and the price is well worth what I've paid. Since I've started to do more recording stuff, I've prefer to use condensers now, and the 58a just sits in the box. Still one of my favorite pieces of hardware. It just feels solid in the hand.
You are SOOOOO smart to take your own mic to karaoke (or any stage for that matter)!
Very helpful comparison! Your spoken pace is wonderful, giving the listener time to absorb the more detailed info. Thanks!
You're welcome Leslie, glad it was helpful!
GLB Productions would you mind telling me what type of mic cable that would connect the Shure Beta 57A to the M-Audio Air 192-8 interface? My understanding is XLR but the interface input ¼”/TRS combination. Is that correct?
Yes - that combo input connector will accept both XLR and TRS connectors, so just use a normal XLR cable 😊
You are the master man. I can't thank you enough for your videos. So clear, so informative, always helpful!
Thanks for watching! Please consider supporting me on Patreon if you want to see more videos like this :)
As a vocalist for over 20yrs , I found this a highly detailed and informative video. Superb effort. Thanks so much buddy.
Rich
You're welcome, glad the video was helpful!
This is, hands down, the clearest and most helpful product comparison video that I’ve seen to date. Thank you for making this.
You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
Thanks again Bruno ! Liked your description and very nice the picture at 29:39 !
Thanks for watching Toni, I appreciate your support :)
Thank’s mate 👍🏼 I requested and I have it
Beta58A = more output. Less handling noise. Hardened grill. Cuts thru better - keeping the vocals upfront in the mix. ( both great ) I had the 58 and Sold it & Upgraded to the 58a.
So are you satisfied? How’s the performance of beta 58a?
Never had any handling noise with the SM58... don't know anybody who has, personally. It's not built like a tank just to be oversentive to moving around. Heck, how many lead singers/rock stars swing the thing 'round like a lasso... how many times to they fall or get smashed onto the floor (the mic - not the singer) ??
From my experience, the Beta58 absolutely cuts through in the mix, I agree - especially, in regards for heavy metal and rock or large bands, the clarity is built in - sure. But, its sound fits better into today's electronic (DJ) music world, than the SM58 - no question.
However, as any other kind of vocalist (acoustic, jazz, folk, pop, spoken word...) to my ears, the SM58 is the only one of the two which 'connects' audio-wise with the texture of 1960's pop music, for example. And, it's great for standard jazz vocals. In situations like that, I find the Beta58A is way too 'crystaline' and edgier sound for those mediums - as opposed to the warmth and bass response of the SM58.
That surprises me. This sounds much more muffled and dead to me.
This is one of the best microphone videos I have ever seen. Absolutely wonderful presentation. Unrelated, your accent is really interesting, and I can't place it. Great voice and delivery for teaching. Just wonderful. Thanks.
You're most welcome, I enjoyed making this video! Thanks for watching 😊
I expected to skim this and get the details that way, but I ended up so engaged that I just watched all the way through! Excellent, highly educational content.
That's great Harrison, thanks for watching!
Best review about SM58's. Thanks a lot...
You're welcome Martin!
Even Shure specialists couldn't explain it so better than you. Thank you so much from Brazil!
You're welcome Bruno, thanks for watching!
This is a really amazing video. Thanks for your hard work on this.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I was in a jam band 20 years ago. I tried singing into an SM57 but no mater how much pleading I did (TURN IT DOWN!) I could never get my voice's volume up over the rest of the garage band. I did some research and found the Beta 57. The neodymium magnet makes a very big difference. With the purchase of the neodymium (ND) mic the next jam went easier for me. I was getting a much better volume. Ever since I have bought ND or condenser mics.
i’ve been back and forth between the 58a and the 58 and this video is what helped me decide to get the beta version
Glad the video was helpful :)
Bravo Bravo ! Bruno does it again, what a brilliant video. I always learn so much whenever I watch your channel. This was very well illustrated, Thank you sir .
Extremely useful Bruno, many thanks. I especially liked the broom handle tip!
You're welcome Alan, I always look forward to your feedback!
I love hearing the backstory of these classics! :)
Yes the history of these mics is part of the history of rock and roll 😊
Your good for informing me personally between the two models SM58 vs SM58A I am convinced with the two models which both products has unquestioned quality. More information next time around please. Thanks...
Even several years on this is a satisfyingly good video. Thank you.
You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
Great Job, Bruno! Welcome back.
Thanks!
I use all sorts of different vocal mics. For recording i pretty much use the Neumann u87ai’s. For live, I usually use the sm58’s, most of the time. They cut through mix (always use a hpf) and they sound more natural than the beta 58a in my own opinion. It also has a good frequency response. Both are good sounding mics though. I run music for all different types of genres/bands.
Thanks for the elaborate video :) It was a pleasure to go through all of it, you really have a talent for teaching. Cheers
You're welcome Vincente, thanks for watching!
Used a beta58a for years singing in metal bands and it was great when travelling around to random venues where the sound environment was not always ideal
Yup, ideal microphone for that type of music 🤘🏻
Mr Luse, Alan here! Great tips and great explanation indeed! I've always wondered differences handheld microphones made. You video summed it up very elegantly! Thanks again!
Thanks Alan! Didn't realise you made videos too, have subscribed to your channel :)
Excellent reviews outstanding !
Thank you for sharing this....I always like the details to the genius behind the great pieces of technology that has come forth
So do I, thanks for watching :)
Very nice video, particularly the discussion on polar pattern.
Thanks Jerome, glad the video was helpful!
Thank You Bruno. One of your best videos.
You'll welcome Ian, I enjoyed making it :)
Awesome explanation from a singer who has both. You nailed it and helped confirm my preference for my new beta 58a. I have to remain more focused to the mic with the beta but it adds a bit more to my deeper voice. Both are great but you really explained the differences well. I especially love the bit about monitor placement with each- ahhh!!!
Glad the video was helpful! 😄
Thank You For one of the most intelligent and complete product comparisons I have EVER seen on line. :-)
You're most welcome Andrew, thanks for watching!
Once again sir, well done! Enjoy your channel.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great review! You put a lot into this presentation and it showed and was worth it!
Just a thought... maybe Shure should make a mic stand so the legs are 120° on each side you can line up your 58A's!!!
Thanks for watching John. The mic stand idea is a cool one - only thing to remember is that the pattern is 3-dimensional and is very dependent on the angle of the microphone relative to the ground, so the legs would only show the coverage when the mic was at the same angle as the legs themselves 😉
@@GLBProductions Understood..there would have to a "reference spot" on the stand as to where the mic is being placed.✌♥️👍
Great informative video. Learned many details.. Thanks lot to you, Sir.
You're welcome!
In depth brilliant work.
Wow very informative thank you 🎤
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Really well done video and comparison! Kudos and subscribed!
Full of interesting and useful details...
Thanks for your support :)
Thank you Bruno, super broad detailed explanation, your channel is the best in the sound education
You're most welcome, thanks for watching!
Wow, awesome video! :) I love your long, descriptive and educational videos!
Yeah I'm definitely a details man. Thanks for watching!
Excellent Excellent and Excellent review. Very clear and very detailed. I am a male singer and you gave me my final choice for these 2 great mics at reasonable proice. thanks you !!!!!!
You're welcome Dinesh!
The most useful comparison ever. Thank you!
You're welcome Igor!
Thank you very much for your video review about 2 microphones Sm58 and beta58a. I’d leaned a lot from your video.
You're most welcome, glad the video was helpful.
man ohhhhh man....where do you find people that train such as this gentleman!??? Sooooo very indepth. You are the Greatest Bruno!!!!
Great video as always Bruno. I just acquired the Shure Beta58A. I'll be trying it out at the local pub for a Halloween party.
Very good! If you're coming from an SM58 you should notice a difference.
Thanks so much for the video, it is very pro. +1!
One of the best reviews , I have seen ... 👍👍👍👍
Glad you think so, thanks for watching!
I really noticed the difference at the end when he changed across from the 58 to the 58A. The 58 has a much warmer sound to me. I think I'll stick with the 58. Excellent review though. Gave a much better insight to each microphone.
Thanks for watching Paul - remember that your results may vary and that everyone's voice is different 😊
Same here. I am surprised anyone prefers the beta.
Great analysis. Covered pretty much everything. Thanks dude.
You're welcome Alan, glad the video was helpful.
The Sm58 it’s good, but I have the Pgxd24 with the Beta58a and I Can tell you guys, it is a piece of gold. A work horse in another words not cuts or drops. Very highly recommend....👍🏽
Great reveiw, i could not think about a better and more complete one for this topic.
(Perhaps only one: some other solutions from other manifacturers, but i bet his is topic for another video).
Yes that could definitely be an entire video in itself. The SM58 is the definitive, original live sound vocal mic - with very few exceptions all of the others take inspiration from this design.
Amazing work, thanks so much thumbs up for your labor!
You're welcome Alvaro!
Thanks Bruno! Very detailed review. I have been considering the Beta 58A for a while but have not bought one yet. I'll have to try one, and decide. A new subscriber from the Philippines.
GLB Thanks. So much rubbish is going on, on the u-tube, But I always come back here to get 100% true reflection on all products. Thanks B
You're welcome David :)
Great Job bro! Loved the Video!
Really enjoyed the way that you brought info and opinions, mostly the neutrality!
I've been looking for info about those mics last few days and this video one of the Bests!
In a next time you could also show in pratice, singing something maybe!
Again, thanks, awesome video!
(Sorry for my poor english) You got a Brazilian Subscriber now!
Thanks for watching my friend!
Outstanding comparison. Thank you
You're welcome Don, thanks for watching.
Very nice video Bruno
I am hunting to buying the handheld mic but I am very confused between sennheiser with shure. After I have watch your comparison video now I decided to buy Shure Beta 58A
Thank you very much bro.
Glad to hear that, remember that you must try the mic before buying it! No video will tell you how the mic sounds with your own voice.
Excellent review!
very good explanation thanks for your time
You're welcome Akl!
Perfect timing for me. I’m debating these two mics along with the 87A.
The Beta 87A is significantly different as it's a condenser. All the best with your decision!
GLB Productions one of each type is the obvious solution 😀
I personally have both the SM58 and SM86 and use them for different types of gigs.
I'm old-school - you simply cannot go wrong with 58s for vocals and 57s for instruments. It's all you need for live sound. The minor differences in response are easily tweaked at your board. For the price of one beta plus $20 you can have a 58 and a 57. Nuff said.
Tioga Fretworks you’re right. Hard to beat the price. For the extra money it’s probably not worth it in my use case.
Thank you.you are very good to show differences.i love the video.
Thanks for watching!
muy especifico!!! Genial Gracias Por la informacion!!!!
That was super informative. Thanks mate
You're welcome Mathew!
I personally prefer the warmer sound of the SM58, but I'm glad the B58A is out there for those who prefer the brighter sound with a similar form factor and durability
Yes, Shure knew better than to discontinue their best selling mic 😉
Good afternoon,you explain very well the specs of sm 58 and beta 58a
Thanks Andy.
Excellent review and comparison 👍
Thanks for watching!
Very good analogy!
I use a Beta58a for my vocal mic, and have a fairly unique hard rock style and baritone voice with a large performed range from low growl to high scream, and find the Beta is perfect for my style, and this video explains why nicely.
The Beta58a was made for singers like yourself :)
Thanks for the review, I now understand why the Beta58a in my church sounds brighter... I wondered why.
You're welcome, glad it cleared that up for you :)
Thank you sir, great review. I own and use a Samson R11 that i have had for 10 years. It is similar in sound to the SM58 in my opinion, after comparing the two with my voice and other peoples' too. I have used a Sennheiser e835 with good results, as well as the Beta 57A and 58A. They are all different sounding/behaving and that is cool and frustrating sometimes.
Yes - at the end of the day it's about having options. In the early years the entire live sound industry used basically two mics: SM58s for vocals and SM57s for instruments. Today we are spoiled for choice, which is a great thing. Remember that 99% of the audience doesn't know or care what mic you are using - as long as the sound is loud and clear, that's all that matters to them! All the best with your music :)
According to my hearing I feel Studio Mic 58 sounds bolder and more natural. Besides your voice and your explanation are so clean n clear I love it.
Thanks for watching!
Very well explained. Thank you very much
You're welcome :)
Thanks for the analytical explanations.
You're welcome Tim!
Very good review. Congrats.
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GLB Productions You're welcome!
@GLB Productions Wow, thank you so much for your fast response! Have found a kind of "XLR to USB"-cable now on Amazon, I guess I will test this one cause its much cheaper than an audio interface, and I think I will use the mic on my pc not often enough so I will give such ab cable a try....as far as I read such a cable will "boost" the gain a bit, and if it doesn´t work well enough, it´s not a big problem to send it back 🙂
To be honest, I´m still struggling which of the two mics will be better for me....don´t have a chance to test both side by side. I have more a kind of "nose voice" (don´t know if I could say it that way in english *lol*) and have read that the SM58 would be a better choice for those kind of a voice....on the other hand, the S58A Beta has newer technology....but as far as I know there is no version with a switch, so I guess I will purchase the SM58 and hope it´s the right choice.... :-)
PS: Sorry for my english, I´m from Germany....I´m just an little "hobby musician"....if you have some time and a bit interest, there are some songs on my channel....where I had to record my voice with a 4-channel-mixing-app on my android phone.... 🙂
Every feedback would be great.....and hey, the Shure mic will be a HUGE improvement for me :-D
i loved this whole vid
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Thank you bruno i love your demo and ii have learn a lot 9n your videos Godbless
You're welcome Robert, thanks for watching.
Great review! Thank you
Thanks Angel, you're most welcome.
Hello, I'm late by 3 years, to the party😊....
Excellent review. What a quality of info and demo. Essentially academically superb.
Could you do a comparative between the beta 58A and another dynamic microphone with an affordable price range??
Very grateful for your review.
Thanks for watching! Which microphone would you like to see the Beta58A compared to?
I was thinking NT1A Vs Beta 58A?
The Rode NT1A? That is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, very different to the Beta58A 😄
@@GLBProductions I know!! I just wondered how both compare in terms of studio vocal recording...
I believe that there's considerable gap in understanding their respective roles. I am doing vocals in studio set up using, now, the Beta, even though it's a stage/live mic. I have been unable to minimise breath sounds (very old, I am, 😊) with condenser microphones. However, the Beta is very rewarding and forgiving. Hence I wondered...but I get your point
Ah yes - I pointed that out because in your original post you wrote that you would like to see the Beta 58A compared to another dynamic microphone.
When it comes to recording, I feel that the results are far more important than what microphone is used - condensers are the standard for studio work because of the level of detail they provide, but they are just one of many tools available. If it sounds good use it I say 😄
Great overview!! 🙂🧡
I'm already addicted to this channel!! hahahahaha... best explanation that i got for this comparision!! THIS IS MY STUDIO GURU STARTING NOW!...
Thanks so much
You're welcome Bob!
@@GLBProductions Have you ever done anything on the Sennheiser 935? Thank you.
No, I only review mics I have used personally for a reasonable length of time 😊
We have been using the 58 ( 12 mics total ) since their production started. 5 wireless, 7 cabled to board. Band started in 1962 with a variety of mics until the 58 went into production and all 12 still preform perfectly. Used for vocals and instruments. Complaints= Absolutely none. Understand that a great board man, in studio or live performances has to know all the principles you mentioned especially when running cables through a 100ft box, running up to 24 mics. There is more to mic placement than meets the eye. A graffic analyzer equalizer is always used to detect acoustic effects in each performance venue for no feedback problems. ( That's why one always does a sound check as the term speaks for itself)
Thanks for the comment! The SM58 is as effective today as it was when it first came out.
Top-notch pro video. Thanks so much.
Thanks for watching!
Useful video... very good.
Make absolutely certain that you buy a genuine one, though, not a cheap Chinese copy, like almost any found on ebay. They look the same, but are cheaper.
Big difference
Yes, absolutely correct. Fortunately the copies are usually easy to identify by their price 😄
Excellent Video! Thank you!
You're welcome TB!
Great video thank you!
I look forward to the next comparison with the beta 87. when? :)
Thanks for the suggestion :)