Shure SM58SE Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with On/Off Switch, Pneumatic Shock Mount, Spherical Mesh Grille with Built-in Pop Filter, A25D Mic Clip, Storage Bag, 3-Pin XLR Connector

Superb mic. Really good sound quality

There's a reason this is a classic and still industry standard. It's brilliant. Pure reproduction and tone either straight to amp or through effects. There's nothing better at this price point, or several higher ones. Whether you're public speaking, choral, soul or a real rockstar this mic will handle it all. Excellent.

Good sound. Feels well made.

There are no downsides to this Shure microphone from an acoustic guitarist/singer point of view. The reproduction is crystal clear with no distortion or effects, which can be easily obtained through the amp if that is what you want. I'm looking for faithful sound reproduction, and that is what you get with the iconic SM58. This one has an on/off switch which I thought would be really useful, but in reality I usually forget it is there and so I forget to use it! Buy this mic if you want a no nonsense bit of kit that is sturdy and well made.

Microphone great. Unfortunately original Shure packaging box had postage stickers on it and box was damaged.

If there's a better all rounder microphone for live performances, I haven't found it. I've tried to get away with spending less in the past and having finally splashed the cash to get one of these I can honestly say it was worth the money. I wouldn't use it for recording but for gigging it's a must.

An industry standard. Solid and reliable.

I had been using the fantastic AKG D5 for about six months before deciding to get this Shure SM58s as the extra. Everybody talks about the SM58 and I wanted to check it out. The SM58 is now used regularly. The AKG D5 still competes and perhaps wins on smoothness and heaviness of sound, but the SM58 edges forward on clarity and accuracy. Both are musical, powerful and rugged, but of the two the Shure SM58 is smaller in size and is much more resistant to feedback. Ultimately, it is a matter of personal preference. I have SM58 days and D5 days and I use both when singing and recording. But if push comes to shove, and taking everything into consideration including the big price difference, it would be difficult but I would probably pick the AKG D5 as the overall winner. If price was not an issue, then I would declare the Shure SM58 the winner, mainly for its clarity and feedback resisting advantage. This particular Shure model comes with an on/off switch. Unless you feel you really need that switch, you can buy the same microphone without a switch at a lower price. This is a serious microphone, and you'll love it. Recommended.