What do you need with a Shure SM58?
What's it like to use the Shure SM58? The grille is easy to remove and replace if it becomes damaged. Two things are needed to use this cardioid dynamic microphone: an XLR cable and a recording interface, be it a voice recorder or multi-input guitar amp.
How do you set up a Shure SM58?
Placement
- Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from unwanted sources.
- Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired sound source.
- Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
- Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.
Does the SM58 need a preamp?
Dynamic Mics (like the Shure SM57 and SM58) are designed to handle very loud sound sources without distorting. ... They're designed to be shouted into without generating a signal that would clip a mic preamp.