Beta 58 A : Powerful dependable mic

I have the sm58 and it works like a dream. I'd heard this model was better so Invested in one. Is it better? I don't know. It's just as good but different. Every singer has a unique relationship with their mic. It takes time to really get to know a mic and to craft your performance on that mic. It's a personal thing. This mic certainly has more power but I do feel as if I'm still getting to know it. But the more I do, the more I feel the power and presence of it - it's a great piece of machinery.

Hardly any reverb required, it sounds fabulous straight away. If the standard 58 is a rolls royce then this is a ferarri. Only the singer can decide for themselves which is better (and I know a few who prefer the standard 58 over this one) but I have started to use the Beta for church events where the quality oozes, especially if its concrete and glass but even when the church has the acoustics of a portacabin - which is far more valuable. I use the standard 58 for band work - It's just great - solid power, easy to eq and total reliability.

Both mic's work great for me in very different settings. Hope this helps.