Differences between the Shure SM57 Beta A and the SM58 Beta A

[JKoeth]

I'm looking for a new vocal mic for live use. I may also use it to record guitar cabs. Can anyone describe the differences?

[JKoeth]

Here's a link from Shure:

http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/index.htm

The thing is, I've noticed many singers using the SM57 Beta A for vocals. The site lists the SM57 Beta A as an instrument mic and the SM58 Beta A as a vocal mic. Obviously there are more applications than that. I am just curious of your thoughts.

[Strat-o-Ck]

I've always wondered the same thing.

[PinkStrat]

Jamie,

Outside of a Royer 122 ribbon microphone (my current favorite mic now & I have 35 mics FYI) I'd pick up an Audio-Technica ATM29HE and be done with it.
This is one of my first choice dynamic mics or and it walks all over an SM-57 or a Beta 57/58 etc. Much cheaper too!

[JKoeth]

Thanks Dean!

What applications do you use it for?

My RRB ROCKS by the way!!!

[elambo]

Jamie,

Outside of a Royer 122 ribbon microphone (my current favorite mic now...

So you're liking the Royer over the Beyer? I'm not surprised. :BEER