Shure SM58 Myths 4 - Proximity Effect 

Channel 01 can you record a song with it an get a good quality??

CHERIZKO VEVO Loom up the Mad World cover on my channel. I used it for that. Plus I have 2 rap songs (meant to be funny) that I used it for also. I run it through a Peavey PV10 USB.

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The SM58 has a totally shocking proximity effect when used close up and personal as many insist on doing on stage. I've often mused about making an anti-SM58 filter to try to cancel it. Proximity effect is basicaly bass boost as a result of the physics of a cardioid polar pattern.

Zal everyone who knows how to use a microphone properly does.

Zal exactly, good lad

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Freddie was better recorded than live. .

Michael, too.

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The Chimney Swifts You should be able to control the presence of the condenser mic through EQ, gain/volume levels, and/or compression. If you want to avoid proximity effect, find the sweet spot for the mic and and stay there while you sing. You could hang a tennis ball from the ceiling at the right spot so that you’re in exactly the right spot when the tennis ball touches your forehead. Then just stand where the tennis ball touches your forehead and sing the song. You could put tape on the floor too, but that won’t keep your head still. It may force you to look down at the floor while you’re signing too. You may have other ideas too. It all depends on what you’re willing to do to get the right sound.

A compressor would not help that. A compressor controls volume, not frequencies.

If it's multi-banded it could

Essentially the singer is lowering the intensity of the sound arriving at the mic by moving the mic farther away. Some performers may also do this for dramatic effect.

no, it's not a compressor.

Not really but the premise is the same. Singers pull the mic back when they belt loudly so there isn't a huge increase in intensity and volume between the milder singing and loud belting (especially where sharper, higher frequencies are concerned).

@@jasonbodden8816 Ah ok, yes that's what I mean when saying it's a compressor-like technique, because it prevents to blow up the mic pre's.

This would be easier to discuss over the phone since there are a lot of variables to consider. You can call us at 1-800-516-2525, option 1

Shure I don't speak english well I am french sorry because I saw on web cardioid or hypercardioid microphones are good to avoid feedback

It's hard to say without knowing your exact setup, but our Support Team will be happy to help you out. You can get in touch with them at shure.com/support.

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Bevan Ward Because they weren’t recording this in an acoustically dead space and they used a noise gate. Noise gates sound bad because when the signal is strong, all the reverb, etc. gets through then when the signal drops the gate cuts it off. The result is that when the signal comes through (like their speech) a weird hiss that sounds a lot like a snare drum rattling comes through and can be heard at the tail end of the signal as the gate closes.

To which part of the video are you referring? The intro music (is it mono?) the host? (wearing a clip on lav mic) The guy in the bowling shirt? (his audio changes between a clip on lav mic and the wired mic that he's demonstrating.) Overall I think the audio is pretty good for what the video is trying to show although there IS a pretty big difference in tone between the host and bowling guy. It almost sounds like bowling guy is being caught by a somewhat distant camera mic rather than the lav pinned to his shirt.

Hi! We have a variety of mics and headphones for you to choose from. We suggest taking a look at these articles for recommendations: www.shure.com/en-US/performance-production/louder/how-to-pick-the-best-microphones-for-home-recording www.shure.com/en-US/performance-production/louder/how-to-choose-the-right-headphones-for-your-studio-recording

Hi Jonathan! Congrats on your first concert. The SM58 is a great choice but we suggest taking a look at our guide for vocal microphones as microphone preference is a completely personal choice: www.shure.com/en-US/performance-production/louder/how-to-choose-the-best-microphone-for-vocals

It's hard to say without knowing your exact setup, but our Support Team will be happy to help you out. You can get in touch with them at shure.com/support.

Hello! All of our wireless systems offer an SM58 transmitter. You can view our wireless options here: www.shure.com/en-US/products/wireless-systems If you're asking about making an existing wired SM58 wireless, you would need a wireless system with a plug-on transmitter. We do not currently make a system like this.

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You can purchase an SM58 through any Shure authorized dealership. If you need assistance finding one, please visit shure.com -> support -> where to find shure

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Space Singer That’s the fault of the vocalist. Proximity effect is a tool that a vocalist has to learn how to use. For that matter, the same could be said of compression, EQ, Autotune, noise gait, etc.

SM originally stood for Studio Microphone

I always thought it stood for "Shure Microphone."

Abe Garfield actually I think that the S in Shure stands for “Shure.” Not sure what the H, U, R, and E stand for.

I've noticed this with other mics as well. However I still love the clarity and how I'm able to play around with it whilst singing. However I would love to get a mic where I can sing whilst singing from a distance from the mic, but I'm not sure which mic is that.