Shure SM58-LCE is a cardioid dynamic vocal microphone that has been the default stage and studio tool for decades. The LCE variant ships without an on/off switch — one fewer failure point during a live set, and the mic is always live the moment it hits the stand.
Feedback rejection and source isolation
The cardioid pickup pattern aggressively rejects off-axis sound from the sides and rear of the capsule, directly increasing gain-before-feedback headroom. On dense monitor-heavy stages where multiple sources compete for space, that directional selectivity lets you push the vocal in the mix without constantly chasing feedback loops. The pneumatic shock-mount system decouples the capsule from mechanical vibrations transmitted through the stand or the vocalist's grip — what reaches the console is signal, not floor rumble.A frequency curve built for vocals, not measurements
The SM58's response is deliberately non-linear. The presence rise between 2 kHz and 5 kHz pulls vocal intelligibility forward and cuts through a dense mix without reaching for the console's EQ. Simultaneously, the low-frequency rolloff keeps the proximity effect in check — critical when vocalists work the mic close, as the bass buildup at short distances can quickly cloud the low-mid register. The integrated spherical wind and pop filter handles plosives and breath noise without requiring an external foam cover on stage.KEY FEATURES
- Dynamic moving-coil transducer — handles high SPL, no phantom power required
- Cardioid polar pattern with effective rejection of off-axis sources
- Presence peak at 2–5 kHz for vocal clarity and mix penetration
- Pneumatic shock-mount system reduces handling and mechanical noise
- Built-in spherical wind and pop filter
- Enamel-painted die-cast metal body — road-ready construction
- LCE variant: no on/off switch, eliminating accidental muting on stage
- Includes: zippered storage bag, shatterproof tripod adapter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Transducer type: dynamic (moving coil)
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- Frequency response: 50 Hz – 15 kHz
- Sensitivity (1 kHz, open circuit): -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV)
- Output impedance: 300 Ω (rated: 150 Ω)
- Connector: 3-pin XLR (male)
- Weight: 298 g (10.5 oz)
- Dimensions: 162 mm (L) × 51 mm (W)
- Housing: die-cast metal, dark gray enamel, spherical steel mesh grille