SM58 LC : It's not the standard for no reason

While some microphones might have managed to catch up or even outperform the SM58 when it comes to sound quality alone, this is not noticeable in live performances and even in the studio, the mic still performs extraordinarily. It's extremely sturdy and due to its popularity, you'll find a ton of guides on line related to it, every audio engineer knows how to handle it too as they've done it a million times. Of course, it's quite barebones features-wise but that's not a bad thing as it delivers everything you need and offers it at a great price. It's also the same capsule as the 57 so you can easily use it as an instrument mic as well. If you're looking for a super versatile cardioid stage or studio mic and leaning towards the 58 (or 57 for that matter), I'm sure you won't be disappointed.