Beta 58 A : The best for the money.

We've used them all, every brand, every model, over the years. For vocals, the Beta 58A can't be beat. It doesn't suffer from the boominess that the regular SM58 displays when used too closely, and the crispness of the vocal sound has to be heard to be believed. It's also about 3db (2x the perceived volume) louder then the "ordinary" SM58, and it has improved resistance to feedback over the SM58 also. I know it sounds like I'm bashing the SM58, but I'm not really, it's just the one that's most easily compared to the SM58 Beta. There are other very good mics on the market also, but for sheer roadworthiness and durability Shure are the best (look how many battered old Shure's are out there, still going strong).

Definitely our favourites!