Bookmarks for video: 00:37 How the audio was recorded 02:08 SM58 Background and history 03:46 Beta58A Background and history 05:37 Microphone specifications 11:41 Frequency response curve comparison 19:36 Differences in use - gain, polar patterns, mic technique. 22:26 Stage Monitor placement 24:02 Professional opinions and conclusion

@deerstandhill1828

5 жыл бұрын

GLB Productions here I am testing it in a low quality video on my other channel kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYeCtsiRgdW8XbA.html

@typhoondjteam4319

5 жыл бұрын

sir I am confuse the impedance speaker impedance 8 mic impedance 150 di box impedance how to calculate sir please help my English is not perfect but your video is very easy thanks sir

That wasn't just a great comparison video; it was just generally a fantastic educational video. I learnt lots. Thank you

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Nowthen, glad the video was helpful!

This is by far the best microphone review I have seen. The guy here knows his stuff and knows what details are essential to the sound and functionality. Thank you.

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Gaden, thanks for watching.

More of these videos please!! Very in depth and instructively!

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

That will be my pleasure :)

You sir are truly a professional. Awesome vid.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

10/10 review and comparison! This guy knows his stuff. Thank you for the helpful analysis!

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

Very informative and well made video. I really enjoyed learning this. I’ve had an 58 for about 20 years and used to sing through it in a band years ago. Never knew all of this information about it, though. Thanks again! 👍🏻

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful!

Excellent review well done. While I appreciate the benefits of the Beta 58A in a live sound / vocal environment, as a retired broadcast engineer, I have to say that I still prefer the richer mid to low end response of the SM 58. It will remain my goto microphone for remote broadcasts / podcasts. Thank you once again for an excellent review.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Yes the SM58 is definitely my choice when it comes to spoken word applications. Thanks for watching!

@alsacrime4806

5 жыл бұрын

You both prefer the 58 to the 7 for spoken word. Hm.

@NamFlowEN

4 жыл бұрын

@@alsacrime4806 Why not? 58 is pretty much the same as 57, the only difference is that it has a useful grill.

@alsacrime4806

4 жыл бұрын

I refer to the SM 7 and not the SM 57. If you believe the 57 and 58 have identical components then take that up with Shure. Whether you think the sound of a 57 and and a 58 on spoken word is the same, the 7 is in another class for spoken word, the proper tool for the job, not a stick mic.

@NamFlowEN

4 жыл бұрын

@@alsacrime4806 Ah, well SM7B is different story then :-) of course SM7b is going to be better than SM57/SM58. However SM57 and SM58 are pretty much identical. There are numerous videos on that topic and people generally recommend to use SM57 for instruments and SM58 for spoken word nowadays, from what I gathered. If you take the grill (which consist of foam and acts like a little in-bult pop filter) from SM58 and put it somehow on SM57, you have pretty much the same microphone. Now that doesn't apply to SM Beta 58A, that is a lot different than SM57 and SM58.

Definitely, a great review and comparison of both microphones. I use both the SM 58 and Beta 58A in live scenarios. Working as sound engineer, Worship and Music Director in my church, I appreciate everything this man has said in this video. Plus, I learned a few things as well. Thank you for your thorough and informed research. Your work is superb and you provide a great service for many of us who search for reliable and professional information. Thanks again.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you have your hands full if you're both music director as well as sound engineer!

@jessihawkins9116

Жыл бұрын

Why not use condenser mics?

You are the master man. I can't thank you enough for your videos. So clear, so informative, always helpful!

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please consider supporting me on Patreon if you want to see more videos like this :)

Extremely useful Bruno, many thanks. I especially liked the broom handle tip!

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alan, I always look forward to your feedback!

Thanks again Bruno ! Liked your description and very nice the picture at 29:39 !

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Toni, I appreciate your support :)

This is a really amazing video. Thanks for your hard work on this.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

I expected to skim this and get the details that way, but I ended up so engaged that I just watched all the way through! Excellent, highly educational content.

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

That's great Harrison, thanks for watching!

This is one of the best education video at least for me. Thank you

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Mr Luse, Alan here! Great tips and great explanation indeed! I've always wondered differences handheld microphones made. You video summed it up very elegantly! Thanks again!

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! Didn't realise you made videos too, have subscribed to your channel :)

Excellent comparison, this is how product variant comparisons should be, well set out with all the right details which would really matter for future buyers, Thank You for this wonderful video!!

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Mayank, very glad the video was helpful! 😊

Wow, awesome video! :) I love your long, descriptive and educational videos!

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm definitely a details man. Thanks for watching!

This is, hands down, the clearest and most helpful product comparison video that I’ve seen to date. Thank you for making this.

@GLBProductions

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

Bravo Bravo ! Bruno does it again, what a brilliant video. I always learn so much whenever I watch your channel. This was very well illustrated, Thank you sir .

Very helpful comparison! Your spoken pace is wonderful, giving the listener time to absorb the more detailed info. Thanks!

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Leslie, glad it was helpful!

@musicalfreestyles

4 жыл бұрын

GLB Productions would you mind telling me what type of mic cable that would connect the Shure Beta 57A to the M-Audio Air 192-8 interface? My understanding is XLR but the interface input ¼”/TRS combination. Is that correct?

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Yes - that combo input connector will accept both XLR and TRS connectors, so just use a normal XLR cable 😊

Thanks for the elaborate video :) It was a pleasure to go through all of it, you really have a talent for teaching. Cheers

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vincente, thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing this....I always like the details to the genius behind the great pieces of technology that has come forth

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

So do I, thanks for watching :)

so good to hear a beautifully spoken comparison, at a speed i can grasp! (i'm still doing it in small'ish chunks as my concentration span is about as good as a flea's!) and no background music! YAY!! huge thanks in advance of my getting to the end!

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you made it to the end ;)

@zenarobinson3851

5 жыл бұрын

@@GLBProductionsi did!! many thanks!

This is one of the best microphone videos I have ever seen. Absolutely wonderful presentation. Unrelated, your accent is really interesting, and I can't place it. Great voice and delivery for teaching. Just wonderful. Thanks.

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, I enjoyed making this video! Thanks for watching 😊

As a vocalist for over 20yrs , I found this a highly detailed and informative video. Superb effort. Thanks so much buddy. Rich

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful!

Very nice video, particularly the discussion on polar pattern.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerome, glad the video was helpful!

Great Job, Bruno! Welcome back.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Once again sir, well done! Enjoy your channel.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I know I'm late to the game, but I have watched every single vid I can find about the SM-58 and the Beta 58A and comparisons between the two. This is by far the best of the lot and maybe even the best of mic comparisons in general. I encourage you to make more comparison vids, if you enjoy doing them.

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, very glad the video was helpful :)

Thank’s mate 👍🏼 I requested and I have it

Thank You For one of the most intelligent and complete product comparisons I have EVER seen on line. :-)

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Andrew, thanks for watching!

Really well done video and comparison! Kudos and subscribed! Full of interesting and useful details...

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support :)

Even Shure specialists couldn't explain it so better than you. Thank you so much from Brazil!

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bruno, thanks for watching!

Excellent review!

Thank you very much for your video review about 2 microphones Sm58 and beta58a. I’d leaned a lot from your video.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, glad the video was helpful.

Even several years on this is a satisfyingly good video. Thank you.

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

So in depth. I've bought my Beta 58a a long time ago, and actually carry it with me whenever I go karaoke lol. It has superb handling, and I often times find it the best hand held mic I've used. Almost no noise from handling at all. As a singer who has a lot of lower register, the 58a is also better to cut through as you've said. I'm happy wit the choice, and the price is well worth what I've paid. Since I've started to do more recording stuff, I've prefer to use condensers now, and the 58a just sits in the box. Still one of my favorite pieces of hardware. It just feels solid in the hand.

@Lengsel7

Жыл бұрын

You are SOOOOO smart to take your own mic to karaoke (or any stage for that matter)!

Thank You Bruno. One of your best videos.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

You'll welcome Ian, I enjoyed making it :)

Excellent reviews outstanding !

In depth brilliant work.

Great informative video. Learned many details.. Thanks lot to you, Sir.

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks Bruno! Very detailed review. I have been considering the Beta 58A for a while but have not bought one yet. I'll have to try one, and decide. A new subscriber from the Philippines.

Thanks for the great review! You put a lot into this presentation and it showed and was worth it!

@johnroseman9087

2 жыл бұрын

Just a thought... maybe Shure should make a mic stand so the legs are 120° on each side you can line up your 58A's!!!

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John. The mic stand idea is a cool one - only thing to remember is that the pattern is 3-dimensional and is very dependent on the angle of the microphone relative to the ground, so the legs would only show the coverage when the mic was at the same angle as the legs themselves 😉

@johnroseman9087

2 жыл бұрын

@@GLBProductions Understood..there would have to a "reference spot" on the stand as to where the mic is being placed.✌♥️👍

Great review!

Great analysis. Covered pretty much everything. Thanks dude.

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alan, glad the video was helpful.

I was in a jam band 20 years ago. I tried singing into an SM57 but no mater how much pleading I did (TURN IT DOWN!) I could never get my voice's volume up over the rest of the garage band. I did some research and found the Beta 57. The neodymium magnet makes a very big difference. With the purchase of the neodymium (ND) mic the next jam went easier for me. I was getting a much better volume. Ever since I have bought ND or condenser mics.

Great Job bro! Loved the Video! Really enjoyed the way that you brought info and opinions, mostly the neutrality! I've been looking for info about those mics last few days and this video one of the Bests! In a next time you could also show in pratice, singing something maybe! Again, thanks, awesome video! (Sorry for my poor english) You got a Brazilian Subscriber now!

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend!

Great video as always Bruno. I just acquired the Shure Beta58A. I'll be trying it out at the local pub for a Halloween party.

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Very good! If you're coming from an SM58 you should notice a difference.

Best review about SM58's. Thanks a lot...

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Martin!

I love hearing the backstory of these classics! :)

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the history of these mics is part of the history of rock and roll 😊

Beta58A = more output. Less handling noise. Hardened grill. Cuts thru better - keeping the vocals upfront in the mix. ( both great ) I had the 58 and Sold it & Upgraded to the 58a.

@jemsshrestha2627

2 жыл бұрын

So are you satisfied? How’s the performance of beta 58a?

@ZooxMaze

Жыл бұрын

Never had any handling noise with the SM58... don't know anybody who has, personally. It's not built like a tank just to be oversentive to moving around. Heck, how many lead singers/rock stars swing the thing 'round like a lasso... how many times to they fall or get smashed onto the floor (the mic - not the singer) ?? From my experience, the Beta58 absolutely cuts through in the mix, I agree - especially, in regards for heavy metal and rock or large bands, the clarity is built in - sure. But, its sound fits better into today's electronic (DJ) music world, than the SM58 - no question. However, as any other kind of vocalist (acoustic, jazz, folk, pop, spoken word...) to my ears, the SM58 is the only one of the two which 'connects' audio-wise with the texture of 1960's pop music, for example. And, it's great for standard jazz vocals. In situations like that, I find the Beta58A is way too 'crystaline' and edgier sound for those mediums - as opposed to the warmth and bass response of the SM58.

@charlesg5085

Жыл бұрын

That surprises me. This sounds much more muffled and dead to me.

Great reveiw, i could not think about a better and more complete one for this topic. (Perhaps only one: some other solutions from other manifacturers, but i bet his is topic for another video).

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Yes that could definitely be an entire video in itself. The SM58 is the definitive, original live sound vocal mic - with very few exceptions all of the others take inspiration from this design.

Amazing work, thanks so much thumbs up for your labor!

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alvaro!

Thanks so much for the video, it is very pro. +1!

The most useful comparison ever. Thank you!

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Igor!

I'm already addicted to this channel!! hahahahaha... best explanation that i got for this comparision!! THIS IS MY STUDIO GURU STARTING NOW!...

Awesome explanation from a singer who has both. You nailed it and helped confirm my preference for my new beta 58a. I have to remain more focused to the mic with the beta but it adds a bit more to my deeper voice. Both are great but you really explained the differences well. I especially love the bit about monitor placement with each- ahhh!!!

@GLBProductions

10 ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! 😄

Your good for informing me personally between the two models SM58 vs SM58A I am convinced with the two models which both products has unquestioned quality. More information next time around please. Thanks...

Wow very informative thank you 🎤

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

Very good analogy!

Thank you.you are very good to show differences.i love the video.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent review and comparison 👍

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you Bruno, super broad detailed explanation, your channel is the best in the sound education

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, thanks for watching!

That was super informative. Thanks mate

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mathew!

man ohhhhh man....where do you find people that train such as this gentleman!??? Sooooo very indepth. You are the Greatest Bruno!!!!

Great overview!! 🙂🧡

i’ve been back and forth between the 58a and the 58 and this video is what helped me decide to get the beta version

@GLBProductions

24 күн бұрын

Glad the video was helpful :)

Very good review. Congrats.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@HandlerRezeiofficial

6 жыл бұрын

GLB Productions You're welcome!

GLB Thanks. So much rubbish is going on, on the u-tube, But I always come back here to get 100% true reflection on all products. Thanks B

@GLBProductions

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome David :)

Great review. Agree on your assessment of the sensitivity between the mics. I think what sucks is the audio compression when videos are uploaded. I'm listening on a pretty decent rig with a set of ATH-M50xBB, and there are so many audio artifacts that clearly aren't your fault, just a result of compression and streaming. That aside, I'm def swayed to the Beta58a now. Thx.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Yes this is why it is so important to audition the mics in person before buying. Thanks for watching!

super video! Great job! Seriously. Thanks

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome.

One of the best reviews , I have seen ... 👍👍👍👍

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, thanks for watching!

Great review! Thank you

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angel, you're most welcome.

Thank you sir, great review. I own and use a Samson R11 that i have had for 10 years. It is similar in sound to the SM58 in my opinion, after comparing the two with my voice and other peoples' too. I have used a Sennheiser e835 with good results, as well as the Beta 57A and 58A. They are all different sounding/behaving and that is cool and frustrating sometimes.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Yes - at the end of the day it's about having options. In the early years the entire live sound industry used basically two mics: SM58s for vocals and SM57s for instruments. Today we are spoiled for choice, which is a great thing. Remember that 99% of the audience doesn't know or care what mic you are using - as long as the sound is loud and clear, that's all that matters to them! All the best with your music :)

Outstanding comparison. Thank you

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Don, thanks for watching.

muy especifico!!! Genial Gracias Por la informacion!!!!

Thanks for the analytical explanations.

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Tim!

Top-notch pro video. Thanks so much.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent Video! Thank you!

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome TB!

Perfect timing for me. I’m debating these two mics along with the 87A.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

The Beta 87A is significantly different as it's a condenser. All the best with your decision!

@rdmsh

6 жыл бұрын

GLB Productions one of each type is the obvious solution 😀

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

I personally have both the SM58 and SM86 and use them for different types of gigs.

@HBSuccess

6 жыл бұрын

I'm old-school - you simply cannot go wrong with 58s for vocals and 57s for instruments. It's all you need for live sound. The minor differences in response are easily tweaked at your board. For the price of one beta plus $20 you can have a 58 and a 57. Nuff said.

@rdmsh

6 жыл бұрын

Tioga Fretworks you’re right. Hard to beat the price. For the extra money it’s probably not worth it in my use case.

I use all sorts of different vocal mics. For recording i pretty much use the Neumann u87ai’s. For live, I usually use the sm58’s, most of the time. They cut through mix (always use a hpf) and they sound more natural than the beta 58a in my own opinion. It also has a good frequency response. Both are good sounding mics though. I run music for all different types of genres/bands.

Excellent Excellent and Excellent review. Very clear and very detailed. I am a male singer and you gave me my final choice for these 2 great mics at reasonable proice. thanks you !!!!!!

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Dinesh!

Used a beta58a for years singing in metal bands and it was great when travelling around to random venues where the sound environment was not always ideal

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

Yup, ideal microphone for that type of music 🤘🏻

Very nice video Bruno I am hunting to buying the handheld mic but I am very confused between sennheiser with shure. After I have watch your comparison video now I decided to buy Shure Beta 58A Thank you very much bro.

@GLBProductions

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, remember that you must try the mic before buying it! No video will tell you how the mic sounds with your own voice.

Thanks for this great video.

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Adrian!

Very well explained. Thank you very much

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

Very informative. Thank you.

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome John!

very good explanation thanks for your time

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Akl!

Gran video explicativo, muchas felicidades, saludos desde México

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good afternoon,you explain very well the specs of sm 58 and beta 58a

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy.

Great video thank you! I look forward to the next comparison with the beta 87. when? :)

@GLBProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion :)

Thank you very much again Bruno! An excellent video as ALWAYS! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome :)

Thank you very much. I love how you explain it simple and combine theory with real world situations. I have learned again today. I have sm58, b58a and sm86 microphones of which the last two are wireless-handheld which maybe makes it a little different. To me your explanation of the microphone characteristics theory and practical situations were very useful. I do PA live sound for bands and speeches but more and more also for video recording or live broadcasting. I love you videos. Thank you again from The Netherlands Europe.

@GLBProductions

6 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. The wireless part does affect the sound very slightly, although for live sound it is insignificant. However there is a reason why recording studios almost always use wired mics ;) Thanks for watching!

Man this is good stuff. Thanks.

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Pat.

great video !!! thank you so much !!!

@GLBProductions

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

insightful !! very detailed !!

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Andy!

@andychongks

2 жыл бұрын

@@GLBProductions already subscribed sir

Thanks man! 'Newbie sub here, so far pretty cool tutorial with reviews, very educational.. Forgot to comment on some of your vids i watched. Still catchin up..

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Yuji, and welcome to the channel!

@ambotlang

3 жыл бұрын

@@GLBProductions yup thank you sir!

@ambotlang

3 жыл бұрын

@@GLBProductions 'doin related things here in the philippines, in electronics & sound systems, cater events & related stuff. It's a Great help for me. Thanks once again, More power to you!

@africangodman6145

3 жыл бұрын

@@GLBProductions Excellent video presentation, can you do reviews on passive speakers.

@GLBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@africangodman6145 Maybe one day ;)

Excellent video thank you

@GLBProductions

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sharon.

Thank you bruno i love your demo and ii have learn a lot 9n your videos Godbless

@GLBProductions

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Robert, thanks for watching.