Shure SM58 vs Beta 58A vs Beta 87A Vocal Mic Comparison

Sam and Meg take a look at the differences between the iclassic Shure SM58 and Beta 58A dynamic vocal microphones, and the condenser Beta 87A...is it worth upgrading?
Check out each of the mics here:
Shure SM58: www.pmtonline.co.uk/shure-sm5...
Shure Beta 58A: www.pmtonline.co.uk/shure-bet...
Shure Beta 87A: www.pmtonline.co.uk/shure-bet...
The Shure SM58 has been the industry standard vocal microphone for many years now, renowned for great sound and super tough construction...but also available is it's bigger brother, the Beta 58A, so is it worth upgrading?
Whereas the SM58 has a traditional Cardioid polar pickup pattern, both of the Beta 58 and Beat 87 mics are super cardioids, meaning they offer a narrower pickup pattern with excellent sound rejection from the sides, so they’re better at isolating vocals and less susceptible to feedback on a busy stage. The two Beta’s also offer extended frequency response ranges, an Sm58 has a frequency response of 50hz to 15Khz, but with the Beta 58 the high end response goes up to 16Khz and the 87A, being a more sensitive condenser mic, responds right up to 20kHz.
The Beta 58 also features a Neodymium magnet, resulting in greater sensitivity and more output volume, 4db hotter than sm58 with higher signal to noise ratio. Overall this increased sensitivity and a extended frequency range generally offers a cleaner, more detailed reproduction of your voice. Not only that, the Beta 58 also offers reduced handling noise thanks to it’s advanced internal pneumatic shock mounting design, minimising vibrations.
The Beta 87A though is a completely different microphone. As mentioned earlier, it’s a condenser mic so it’s easily the most detailed sounding mic of the 3, with it’s super smooth frequency response and wide dynamic range. But being a condenser does however mean that it’s also going to be a bit more fragile that the dynamic 58s, and the increased sensitivity and wide frequency response means it’ll be a bit more prone to feedback on loud stages. Finally, being a condenser microphone, the Beta 87A also requires 48v phantom power.
Watch our comparison video and try these mics out for yourself at your local Professional Music Technology store...
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[@muzikogretmeni2872]

when the singer singing different part to microfon comparison we cant recognize anything.

[@MrPrincebass99]

I have all three. The Beta 58 is used for outdoor/ larger-room gigs. It's a bit ringy in smaller rooms. SM 58 for those gigs, and rehearsals. Just add a bit of EQ around 2.5k. B87 for recording.

[@soulrebelno1]

The Beta 58A stands out by a country mile! It has great definition and the sound is well balanced. What really hits you is the improved bottom end response and overall output. It would be a great microphone for any occasion, but especially when playing in a crowded pub or club because of the better definition and clarity. It just sounds more alive compared to the others.

[@vadimmartynyuk]

87a too thin. sm58 too muffled. beta58a just right

[@flmoto2381]

Could you please do one on the Shure 565sd?

[@ah.kamal.official]

what's reverb are you using its soft and warm

[@juanvalencia1192]

Please beta 53

[@juanmanuelcabrerapauli9507]

I really like this review!!! Original and funny! great voices!! I used to have a beta 58 (maybe 15 years and then broke :( ) now I use the sennheiser 945, but I miss the warm of the beta 58, for male singer, or rock I prefer, the 945 it is really good but the beta 58 it is more warm I think.. The beta 87 excelent for acoustic perfomance because the detail, and great choice for female singers.

[@vividimagination5018]

Should Be Reviewed By One Man.

[@ConservativeHippie001]

You should’ve had her sing the SAME part.

[@TheRealDanNguyen]

Thanks for the great review on these three mic, just what I was looking for.

[@lrodriguez34]

Loved the Christmas joy at the end! Thanks for the video!

[@ImATreeHuggerSoWhat]

Ha ha! First time I've watched a technical review that made me smile and laugh! Great job you two, great information and a great way to start my day! I'm subscribing to see what y'all come up with next!

[@UCS0608]

Nice and very informative clip. I own a lot of SM58's, a couple of Beta58's that I use primarly on stage and a couple of Beta87's (some early types and some A's, the latter with a slightly modified shaft), mostly used in my studio when live recording vocalists that also play acoustic guitar. For me the Beta87 is without doubt the winner and I love the built in proximity compensation (bass roll off) and the presence of the mike.

[@mixville2]

Great, informative review ... and wonderful talent and humorous spirit! Bravo!

[@marioortega7218]

Lovely! Thank you and happy holidays.

[@anthony78yt]

Awesome. I heard clarity difference going up

[@SjaakShirly6559]

Just what I was looking for! Thanks a lot!

[@bigbarkingdog2010]

Very helpful. Good man. Keep making videos. Seriously. Well done.

[@melsonic1463]

Thank you for this excellent, informative and heart warming performance ...