I bought a counterfeit mic so you don't have to.

[@PictureFit]

Thought it was just going to be a sound comparison. Great breakdown of all the other fake features!

[@SpyceBrain]

I like to imagine that when you got the counterfeit it already had the fake stickers all over it

[@SoundJudgment]

Truth in advertising!

[@ryanmacalandag5279]

Honest fakes are honest

[@WilDBeestMF]

Heh it practically does.

[@no-yj2cf]

There is just something about seeing the microphone you use in the video you're watching. It's like the day after Christmas. Not quite as exciting, but you still feel happy.

[@TheMisterDavis]

Right? Haha. Seeing the NT1 in the booth I was like, "Yeaaah!"

[@fencefirst2722]

The Heartfelt Kid thats why i got a yeti.. Get that feeling alot..lol

[@EposVox]

Haha that ending

[@BBFSGaming]

EposVox hello to the man that taught me to use OBS

[@EposVox]

:)

[@CHRISDABAHIA]

EposVox That looks like a Røde NT1 he’s using, right?

[@EposVox]

Yes

[@danboud8135]

That mic droop... had a good laugh :D

[@oranebeast]

you'd be hard-pressed to tell

[@fencefirst2722]

oranebeast i can tell ever so slightly

[@stuffnuns]

Naw, as soon as you picked it up, there would be no question. Half the weight? Obvious after one would plug it in. The fake IS a pos.

[@lundsweden]

Until you plug it in and it does'nt work!

[@thebreakfastmenu]

I recently bought 2 58s used from a guy locally who was offing a bunch of karaoke gear for 50 bucks. I'm about 90% sure they're both real Shures but they're slightly different between the two of them. No huge disparities like in this video. They both sound the same, both weight the same, and the capsules are the same. The grilles are slightly different though. One is more matte and the other is shiny. And the one which is shiny is also just has a darker color to it. It seems a lot older than the other. I know that 58s haven't changed like...at all since they were made, right? Are slight aesthetic differences like that something to be concerened about? And I do mean SLIGHT. I love how they both sound, I've always preferred my voice through 58s, even compared to other more expensive mics. They're both the sturdy bulletproof Shure quality we all know and love. I've used my fair share of 58s on stages. But I guess I never really delved into them too deep because well...they're so common. A 58 always seemed like a 58 to me. But this video has me curious about mine. And even if one or even both of mine WERE fake, they're pretty dang excellent and I definitely will continue using them. If a company figured out how to counterfeit a mic as good as this, I wanna know what company it is because they would give Shure a run for their money. Anyway, yeah. TLDR; my two 58s have the slightest color and grille differences but otherwise are identical and I dont know what that's about.

[@zezesilver]

"Go grab an authentic microphone and record something amazing." I had to say it so it is an authentic Booth Junkie video.

[@thomasvargeletis2279]

Really appreciate you going into all of those details! I have 4 sm58’s and after I was halfway through watching I frantically checked my mic’s to make sure they were the real deal.

[@gabejohnston1556]

Was laughing out loud before the title. Classic moment.

[@schmoofadoop]

Thanks Mike! I am about to meet someone to buy a used SM58 off Craigslist and now I'll be able to easily verify it's the real deal.

[@Yourvideossuck247]

I'm Shure glad you told us about these fakes great video Mike

[@urnotfunny2780]

ha. haha... ha............................. ha.

[@urnotfunny2780]

@A D r/wooooosh

[@michaos1]

Bought a counterfeit SM58 once in Russia. It was heavy enough, very-well built, but had a round hole at the bottom and a sticker. The sound quality was cheap but it was working. The little store I was buying it from vanished when I went back to return it:) Sent it to Shure in Germany, they told me it's a fake one and kept it:) The end.

[@stuffnuns]

This does make one appreciate the engineering and build quality of the Shure beast. They are tanks, so friggin’ reliable, that we tend to take it for granted that they will work, even after you drop it, or the mic stand falls over.

[@wbuttry1]

good job booth junkie the old saying if it sounds to good to be true then it probally is nailed it

[@icebear2814]

"hard pressed" only happened 5 times. That is five more times than I have regretted watching a video of yours. Thanks for the awesome content :)

[@PWFenton]

I've seen a few similar videos, this was the clearest. Another thing that is hard to illustrate is just how durable these mics are. I recently put back into service an SM-57 that I bought 40 years ago and had been sitting in a file cabinet. It's still an awesome sounding mic. Oddly enough I think I paid more for it in 1977 than they cost now.

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

Yeah, I paid almost $400 Australian for an SM58 in 1987! US made though, the others were cheaper.

[@eclexian]

What a great wrap! I love it!! Thanks, Mike.

[@MrMoviePhoneEx]

That last garbage shot looks a lot like my old neighborhood in Portland Oregon. Cheers!

[@bradbonarddelacruz2238]

i really like the ending, it's like from a hollywood romcom movie 😂

[@dreamweaver8616]

Loved the Ending :) and thank you for telling us the reasons why we should not buy from un-autherized dealers.

[@mac-]

lol at the end Mike walks the crap mic away in the recycling bin but the mics specifically state not to dispose of them that way :P Great video none-the-less Mike!

[@leodf1]

The fake mic didn't have that symbol.

[@SeanLaMontagne]

@@leodf1 😲😲😲

[@stevehill1802]

As of now, they have gotten better, The fakes are the exact same size and weight. The bevel where they screw together look the same. Even under the windscreen looks the same. The fake one even sounds pretty good.

[@joshuajarman]

I bought one from Wish as well. I still have it as a beater mic... or if I need something to make my room sound like it is wrapped in foil.

[@ryosuketakahashii]

I actually found a real sm58 for 35$ but it looked like it went trough a war zone

[@siretmeleni4968]

Lol🎤

[@yoboisteven1741]

The SM58 is a tank, it probably still worked.

[@sreeser3512]

@@yoboisteven1741 Yep these things can go to hell and back. Mine has clearly taken at least three hard falls. Basket has two dents. Handle/casing has a shallow dent from a metal-on-metal impact, looks like it hit an aluminum stair corner. Still works perfectly. I got it for $20!

[@StanTheBland]

It's probably older than you, it's seen some shit, salute to your microphone everyday before you use it, don't want it to go crazy and have any nam flashbacks.

[@VictorHugoAlvarez-eternelymiss]

​@@sreeser3512The Sm58 is Fine But The Aluminium Stair Passed Away when the Sm58 hit that Stair.

[@error3859]

glad i watched this before buying the sm58. thanks a lot bro

[@jeremiahwat1]

If you want a mic like the SM58 but can't afford it, please go get the Behringer xm8500. If you know where to look, you can get one for around $25. It pushes a bit in the mid-range, but it's a fantastic mic from a well-known company. If you need a starter mic, this is the one to get.

[@AkersTimothy]

This is the best review and comparison I've ever seen. Thank you for doing this. Been subscribed for a while, but for some reason this was the only video on my feed. And that ending is the best.

[@ProcessedDigitally]

gotta love that ending

[@VictorKibalchich]

I bought a "second hand" SM58 on Ebay, it was £50, I though that seemed a reasonable price for a 2nd hand SM58. No, it was a fake. From a Chinese seller too.

[@JustDavidMinistries]

January 2021! I just came across this video and had to properly examine my 2 Shure mics. Thank GOD they are not fake☺️ Thank you for this amazing revelation.

[@gawpertron]

that manual and box is just like my 2002 sm58

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I don’t think it’s counterfeit, I think it’s made with that new space age polymer, and filled with helium. Great video. Thank you on behalf of EVERYONE.

[@florianmuller9865]

What a lucky dude you are, that the counterfeit does NOT say "DO NOT PUT IN THE TRASH!" :D

[@MusicByDarcy]

Really great for you to break it down for people who have never use a real SM58! The real one does feel like a small brick in your hand!

[@JunkyardSam]

This is an excellent, thorough breakdown. I was glad to confirm mine is real. I love my SM-58.

[@spikepit1]

Excellent, thanks for sharing. I had no idea about the fakes.

[@EU_DHD]

I think the best thing you can do with that thing is to mod it into a nice microphone. Maybe even one of those "old-school radio talker" mics you have a tutorial for?

[@thelegendofsupernerdsupers9475]

Could you please make a video on the studio projects c1?

[@seanobrien7568]

Nice driveway!

[@geezergeek1637]

Kick that sucker to the CURB! lol. As you were showing these, I was comparing my c608... a number of differences, cosmetic and otherwise. Thanks for the video!

[@Glockodile]

This is really going to help people trying to make good counterfeits lol.

[@APMTenants]

Today I scored Blue Bluebird SL in the box for $70 (missing shock mount). Inside the box were two sm58s in excellent condition. I thought they had to be fake. But after watching about 10 videos and looking on 4 websites, I found out they are real. 3 great mics for $70. Best mic deal of my life.

[@DeadKoby]

The counterfeit looks exactly like the PDmic58 from Pyle. It's likely the same one. Those sold on Amazon for 15$.... and were OK for general use... like talking into a PA for a meeting or something.

[@Rock7Clips]

Damn Mike your voice is still super smooth on the fake one hahaha

[@weltbestevideos]

Great video but I miss the conclusion. Which one is the keeper?

[@Soundgrains]

i found a really old behringer dynamic mic i had from many years ago. plugged it in and it sounds like your counterfeit mic. The lesson is to just buy right and buy once.

[@JessDeChavez]

Thank you! I saw this before buying.

[@D40Oz1]

Wow I believe I bought a fake one from long and mcquade in Edmonton years back because it sounded identical to how yours sounds and looked like that to! I'm happy I returned it , today I think I am going to go grab another but making sure it's real this time, thanks man!

[@alfonsosales4233]

What a great comparation (as always). Fantastic ending!!! Regards from Spain.

[@a1enterprises562]

I am saravanan From Chennai Thank you so much sir I am very happy After seeing your Nice explanation Thanks 🙏

[@ootoobings]

Personally I would have face planted this thing straight into the driveway a few times with all my might before tossing it into the bin. Great review!

[@MrArudark]

I bought it 2 days ago and I just received it today. Why didn't I see this video earlier?

[@LifeKommando]

Hooray! A New Video =D I recently invested in some new hardware to replace my failing Blue Yeti that was disappointing since day one New setup is now an AT2035 paired with a Yamaha MG10UX Got some new floor mats mounted to the wall, still figuring out my acoustics situation :) Thanks for the awesome videos :)

[@fencefirst2722]

Life Kommando it's great for rap

[@edwardlbc562]

I just ordered a used one on EBay! This is a good informing video! Thanks for doing this!

[@jullifus]

I bought a fake Beta 58a a few years ago and for some odd reason it sounded good.. actually still does. I would not say it's the same quality as a real one, the grill is not the same quality, it is lighter and there's a bit more noise while handling it.. however the sound is pretty good so i'd say for the price it's a good beginners mic... however.. would I buy one again, no. Reasons: 1. There are much better quality cheap mics available.. so on a budget i'd probably always go for the the t.bone MB85 Beta from Thomann. Price is really good, especially if you're ordering something more from them, you pay the same for shipping. 2. You never know what quality the fake ones are, and more often than not they're crap. I found a Shure sm58 going through some stuff that just somehow ended up in my rehersal space and i was pretty sure it was a fake so i checked this video.. some things looked different and "more legit" on this particular one.. but now i'm sure it's a fake.. yet to plug it in and try it, although, i might just throw it out... well maybe if it works ok i can scratch fake into it and give it to some young guys who need a mic.

[@NutsAboutGaming]

Thanks for doing this video... When i bought the sm58, i made sure to followed the Amazon link on your description

[@techenvy4093]

Wow! Very eye and ear opening Mike. Thank you for this video!

[@tonybeach4725]

Thanks for this.. was looking at one being offered cheaply. I am glad i found this clip.

[@neurosentience5150]

I have a real one from the 90s and it has 3 holes near the input on the bottom and no recycling logo near the pins. Just FYI if you have an older 58.

[@jkreth]

Great video! Awesome informational breakdown.

[@usamaalshughry4967]

Excellent detailed comparison! Well done Mike

[@dubiousjesse]

Thanks for this video, Mike.

[@hanten10]

I just bought the original shure sm58 few days ago and last night my friends and I go to jamming and their mic is using a FAKE sm58 but I spot the difference especially in weight and height 😅

[@thakurrock86]

Excellent vedio.... Awesome job boss.... Your analysis power is great.... U r a real man.... An honest man...

[@jamesfrederick99]

Shit! Dropped my headphones! Like that you are real. I just subscribed bc you didn't edit that out bc you are just like the rest of us. Thank you for that.

[@Julesybabes70]

Thank you for your service to us all.

[@realcarlspartacus]

mine is 280 grams... damm... May I consider more to real than to fake?

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Nice channel and very educational.

[@Ivcifer]

thank you for doing this video, man.

[@eric6345]

Thanks for the video. One suggestion: At 14:16 could you place a tape measure next to the two bags for scale? You compare a real bag to a fake bag but what if we don't have a real bag to compare to? A tape measure would be helpful to explain measurements. Thanks.

[@granpastrange]

"Hard pressed" words of the day

[@othman3192]

I almost bought a fake one on the second hand market thank god I watched this video

[@RossHadi]

Nice house. I love your driveway!!!

[@Thermolizer]

I have a real SM58, but mine does have the caution sticker and the same xlr port as the fake one in this vid. Everything else is identical with the real mic in this vid but not every difference you pointed out are definitive indicators.

[@abstractrussian5562]

I just opened and checked my shure I bought from a guy, it does look like original inside and outside. It worked pretty well until I opened it, I broke the wire when I assembled it back... Now I'm a proud owner of broken original shure! (I know how to solder things, so it's ok)

[@isettech]

You missed looking down the barrel to the transformer. The light weight fake is unlikely to contain the transformer or the low DC resistance out of the transformer. A real 58, if I remember correctly has a DC resistance somewhere near 30 ohms, where fake ones are much higher..

[@diregremo]

You were so irritated that you forgot to put the rest of your trash in the can before taking it to the road. Haha!

[@vrdonline251]

Share SM58 is still a famous mic almost 50 years ago.

[@dibmusictv2698]

Love your videos booth Junkie...

[@DreidMusicalX]

Thanks for the video!~ I was about to buy another SM58 and now I know to look closely.

[@GTRBuster]

Excellent review to educate novice! I'd be "hard pressed" to say how many times you say "hard pressed" ... just sayin' ;) All your videos are so very well done and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! All the best Mike!

[@kalvinwilson6587]

Also , there are a lot of Counterfeit microphones at pawn shops across the country. Many of these pawn shops don’t know are care weather or not it is a real or fake microphone. They want to get as much money on the sale as possible. It’s so bad, I’ve seen a counterfeit microphone at Guitar Center. Once they realize it was a fake they took it down. The best advice that I can give is only by from a Good retailer and NEW ONLY.

[@junkmale53]

LOVE your video posts! Love the entrance! Can you keep them

[@phillvallace]

It takes as long as it takes, I thought it was a good edit and length

[@roccofortunato3597]

So... That falling mic intro... Do you have your SAG card?

[@n01z3]

the intro was mint, the mic is like NOPE i am out, exits stage left xD

[@jani11]

Better to have a counterfeit mic of for example SM58 or have a 15 bucks cheap mic?

[@tempest9705]

The Shure websites also say that the SM58 weighs 298g and I've heard that Shure remade the SM58 so I think the older version of the SM58 weighs around 298g, and the remade version weighs around 330g

[@techmundane3890]

Will you do a review of the Pyle PDMIC 58?

[@carlosa.munozhernandez7150]

Very good video. I'd say another sign of a fake SM58 is that the packing sleeve that comes with it has a lot of spelling mistakes.

[@techmundane3890]

Have you made a video with the Shure 565sd?

[@Jolluxbbx]

Is the shure factory outlet store trusty?

[@edcgar53]

Im really sure i have bought the original shure sm58! I paid $100 and bought it @ Guitar Center here in Concord Ca! A very big shop selling guitars fender amplifier etc etc!

[@DeepBlueWaves]

Until you post an E100s vs. NT1 comparison [ :) ], if I watch your separate videos to compare them, will I be hearing the same audio -chain?

[@MarcosLucas]

Gracias por hacer un comparativo completo. Los demás sólo te muestran el falso o el Real pero no los dos juntos. Genio!!

[@SadisticMoonkey]

Bought an actual 30€ mic years ago. Was actually working properly because all the money went into making it Real low end > counterfeit high end

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Those fake SM58s are all over the market here in the Philippines.. Selling for as low as $15. Also so many complaints from buyers about them failing..

[@d.t.1470]

TWO THINGS: 1) You should have identified the seller 2) You should have shipped it back

[@Alex-ABPerson]

Take a shot everytime he says "You'd be hardpressed to tell"

[@mrtechie6810]

I bought an SM58 at a local audio shop in Israel and all signs point to it being fake! :-( Thanks for making this video!