Shure Beta58A

Name: Shure Beta58A
Brand: Shure
SKU: 641dbc4a41430845da077629
Rating: 3.4 (19 reviews)

Based on 19 reviews

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Great noise rejection and feedback reduction with supercardioid polar pattern

Brighter and more transparent sound compared to classic SM58

Durable and reliable option for live performances and recording vocals

Not ideal for recording instruments compared to other options like the SM57

Requires proper positioning and angling of floor monitors for optimal performance

Debate over the need for a cloudlifter with some users stating it is not necessary for the Beta58A.

Verdict

The Shure Beta58A is a highly recommended dynamic vocal microphone that offers a supercardioid polar pattern for noise rejection and feedback reduction. It is often compared to the classic SM58 but with a brighter and more transparent sound. It is a popular choice for live performances and recording vocals. Some users recommend angling floor monitors to compensate for the rear pick-up point. The need for a cloudlifter is debated, with some users stating it is not necessary for the Beta58A. Overall, the Beta58A is a durable and reliable option for those looking for a reasonably-priced supercardioid handheld microphone.

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\- beta58A: To much cymbal bleed in my in-ears, to much proximity effect. \- Audix OM7: great off-axis rejection. Way to much 1k, really nasal sounding. \- I found that mic's that reject the bleed well often sound weird, the bleed sounds garbled.

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-van-Dam-

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/livesound

So my Shure BETA 58 has gone to microphone heaven. Upgrade ideas for live vocals please?

My shortlist for reasonably-priced supercardioid handhelds would include:. - Beta 58 (for reference, since you liked it). - Shure Beta 87A (and/or Senn e865, both are in a very similar vein).

Positive

the-real-compucat

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/livesound

SM58 or KSM8

You could consider a Beta58A if you need more GBF - it’s a supercardioid, which means the nulls are on the sides, which again means less bleed from other instruments, but you’ll ideally have to have two monitors in a v-shape in front of you (or one angled on one side) as it picks up sound straight behind it as well. The Beta58A is also warmer sounding to my ears, great, balanced low mids. I’ve seen other people recommend the Beyer M88. That one’s a lifesaver for extreme volume situations because you can practically kiss the capsule - you’ll get even closer to the diaphragm with that mic than with the Shure style spheres.

Positive

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/livesound

Need recommendation: sm58 beta vs sm7b for vocals?

Because you can get a little closer to the mic diaphragm than you can with the SM7B, you'll get a little bit more output but at the risk of more popping. The Beta58A's tighter supercardioid pattern is designed to reduce stage monitor feedback which doesn't do anything for you in a recording situation unless the room is quite noisy. It is a bit more sensitive and slightly brighter sounding than the SM58.

Positive

chrisatshure

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audioengineering

Newb setup

Is it really noisy in there? Will the audience be allowed to ask questions? The Beta58A is a great choice by the way. Mic stands: 4 generic stands will be fine, either with the iron-frisbee base or tripod style.

Neutral

chrisatshure

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/livesound

Looking for a change from the SM58

I often find myself opting for Shure Beta 58's and Sennheiser E945's, both of which of course offer a super-cardioid polar pattern. When using floor monitors with these mics, angling the wedges to compensate for the rear pick-up point is crucial. In certain situations, a combination of Sennheiser E935's (cardioid) and E945's (super-cardioid) is the way to go if floor monitor positioning is limited.

Positive

Avocado_232

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/livesound

Home Recording

- Shure Beta 57: cheap but great sounding and great quality mic. It has a supercardioid polar pattern so you get great noise rejection. - You can get any of the more expensive broadcast mics (Shure SM7B, EV RE20, Sennheiser MD421,...) and they will all be good pics, but they're expensive and the difference in sound with the cheaper mics is negligible.

Positive

totodalmano

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/recording

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BETA 58A

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