Are there fake Shure SM58?
Quite simply, if there isn’t one, the mic is likely a fake. As you can see from the above images, the real SM57 and SM58 boxes have an additional barcode at the top of the end panel, under which sits the serial number (S/N); the counterfeit boxes have no serial numbers.
Are there fake Shure microphones?
It is true. There are Shure counterfeit products being sold on the Internet and in stores. Any company that has a brand known around the world is subject to counterfeit goods; examples include Sony, Rolex, Hermes, Coach, Levi’s.
Is Shure SM58 made in China?
Are Shure products made in China? Shure products are made in Mexico and China. Every year, all Shure manufacturing sites are ISO (International Standards Organization) certified. Each facility is designed from the start with robust processes and product quality documentation.
Why is my Shure SM58 so quiet?
Many people experience the issue of a dynamic microphone such as a Shure SM7b or SM58 that is too quiet; why does this happen, and how do you fix it? Low volume output from a dynamic microphone is usually due to low gain levels, poor microphone placement, and the lack of supporting hardware such as a preamp.
Where are Shure sm58 made?
All current 57s and 58s are made in Mexico.
Where is the Shure sm58 made?
How much gain do I need for SM58?
An SM58 has specifications that say it puts out 1.88mV/Pa which is -54.5dBV. If your audio interface is calibrated to need +4dBu to match -18dBFS, then, at the the 94dB SPL testing level, the preamp will have to supply 62.3dB of gain, so the converter can offer -12dBFS to the DAW. That 94dB SPL level is pretty loud.
Is Shure SM7B overkill?
Yes, that’s probably overkill for voice over telephone. But the SM7B is a ‘classic’ microphone if you want to do studio recording, podcasting, radio, or video streaming, and so on. Well actually i tried the SSL 2 without the Cloudlifter, and it was at the limit (9.5) to have enough gain for live usage.
What does SM58 stand for?
#1 The “SM” in SM58 stands for “Studio Microphone.” This led to the development of the SM microphone series. The SM57 (1965) and SM58 (1966) were based on the popular Unidyne® III 545 (1959) used for public address systems.
