The Shure SM58; unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is a world standard for singing or speech. A highly effective, built-in spherical filter minimizes wind and breath pop noise. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise. Rugged construction, a proven shock-mount system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently, outdoors or indoors.Features: Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes background noise Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter Supplied with break-resistant stand adapter which rotates 180 degrees Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz Replacement cartridge: R59 Specifications: Type: Dynamic (moving coil) Frequency Response: 50 to 15,000 Hz Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency Sensitivity: (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage) / -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV) / 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 ohms (300 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type) Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished, silver, spherical steel mesh grille Net Weight: 298 grams (10.5 oz)