The Shure SM58 Blogg

Reconditioning Old Shure SM58 Microphones

2010-05-04T13:16:00.000-05:00

Shure SM58

Old Shure Sm58 microphones never die, they get rotated into the C and D rig microphones cases. So what do you really do with an old Shure SM58? Put it on the shelf as a trophy, use it as a hammer on the soldering bench or perhaps integrate into the rental package of the Punk Rock band that rents a system twice a month. Hmm what to do?

Reconditioning SM58

How about a minor recondition that costs less than $75.00 bucks and will extend the life of the SM58 another fifteen years? Shure Microphones Inc sells replacement capsules and windscreens. Replacing these two parts, aside from cosmetic damage on the body of the microphone will transform your old beat up (and most likely stinky) microphone in to a brand new one.

The R59 Replacement Cartridge is the replacement for a damaged or worn-out SM58 that you have noticed is no longer delivering that classic Shure SM58 sound we all love.

The R143G is the Factory Original SM58 replacement Grille. Lets face it folks if a microphone gives you 15 to 30 years of service it deserves factory replacement parts.

The last thing you should know is that Shure will recondition any old SM58 or SM57 you may have. Just send them back to the service department and if I remember it correctly they will call you with a price to fix them up.

Shure Microphones

Old Shure microphones never die. They get reconditioned or put into the rental inventory. If you have any questions about recondition your microphones please leave a comment and I will get back to you, or give my friends at J Sound Services a call (615 534 1190) and they will be happy to help you out.

Shure Microphones VS FCC

2010-02-15T13:26:00.000-06:00

Shure 700 MHzWireless VS The FCC

I received an email from my friend Casey Johnson last week letting all affected parties know that the FCC has decided to not license churches regarding wireless microphone transmission. The problem with not licensing churches for wireless transmission is they are now more than ever susceptible to interference

Shure states in a press release posted on their website " The FCC has ordered that wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, and related equipment must cease operations in the 700 MHz band (698–806 MHz) after June 12, 2010, or earlier under certain conditions. This rule change does not apply to wireless systems that operate in other frequency ranges—only systems that operate on frequencies between 698 and 806 MHz are affected."

Wireless Microphones - Protect your rights

Shure is trying to organize all churches over 500 members to put together signatures and send them over to the FCC. If you and your church have not started organizing (even if you do not use wireless microphones) Please contact Shure Microphone (700 MHz Info), Casey Johnson or Jason Spence at J Sound Services.

Please stay tuned. I am going to post a list of stems you can take to help ensure you are protected.

The Shure SM58: Taking Abuse

2010-01-28T13:02:00.000-06:00

The Shure SM58: Taking Abuse

How rugged is a Shure SM58? During my 20 plus years of touring I have seen many things that would make your head spin. I have also seen a lot of gear not able to withstand the riggers of touring. But there is one trusted piece of gear the every sound engineer can count on, no matter what happens during a performance, it's the Shure SM58 (product link)

Microphone Tecnique and Microphone Abuse

I have seen the SM58 drenched in spit and sweat. Dropped and kicked, thrown into a crowd and then hurled back at the singer. I have seen the microphone rained on and dropped in puddles put back on the microphone stand and make it through the performance. All in all The Shure SM58 can handle any live situation it may encounter.

Check out the following video and please let us know if you have any battle stories with the Shure SM58. For more information on the worlds most popular microphone please call Jason at J Sound Services at (615) 534-1190 ext. 2.

For more information on professional audio products please visit my friend Jason's blog at: http://bit.ly/9lQIKt

SM58 Microphone: The Go To Microphone

2010-01-27T20:42:00.000-06:00

The Shure SM58: The go to microphone

In a past life when I was a Monitor Engineer, the microphone box was always filled with plenty of choices on the festival stage. When faced having to spend a day with eight to 13 different bands and artists, my choice of microphone was always the Shure SM58.

Now understand I am not a technical kind of guy in any way. All I know is when I pull out a SM58 from a microphone box and put in front of any decent floor wedge I know I'm going to get a sound that I can work with. I also know from experience that as stage conditions change I can count on the SM58 perform well even in extreme heat and humidity.

SM58 the only choice

With all the microphone choices out there my first choice is always the Shure SM58. Please feel free to contact me (email) with any questions about how I use the SM58. Also if you have your own SM58 success stories please send them my way and I will publish them.

For additional information on the Shure SM58 or on any additional Shure product please call Jason Spence at J Sound Services @ 615 330 3675.

PSM 900 Wireless Monitor System

2010-01-19T09:35:00.001-06:00

Shure PSM 900 In-Ear-Monitor System

As reported in ProSound Web last week Shure has just released the new PSM 900 In-Ear-Monitor system using theit new SE425 sound isolating earphones. ProsoundWeb states"Shure’s patented Audio Reference Companding - a more efficient process for compressing audio signals prior to transmission - and advanced digital stereo encoding, the PSM 900 delivers a natural sound with less noise and greater dynamic range."

The PSM 900 could give Sennheiser a run for their money. Here is a video of a Shure technician talking about the new PSM 900 (video) In-Ear-Wireless system.

For more information please contact Jason Spence at 615 330 3675.

Shure SE425 & SE535 Professional Sound Isolating™ Earphones

2010-01-16T11:19:00.000-06:00

SE535 Professional Sound Isolating™ Earphones

Shure just announced their new in-ear-monitors at NAMM Last week. Please contact Jason at J Sound Services for more information and availability. Call 615 330 3675.

SE115m Sound Isolating™ Headset

Experience your music at its best, whether you’re listening on-the-go or performing onstage.

* High-Definition MicroDrivers offer best-in-class sound signatures
* Detachable, formable wire allows easy replacement, personalized comfort, and additional functionality
* Sound Isolating™ sleeves block outside noise and provide a custom fit
* Available in 2 colors

SE115m Sound Isolating™ Headset

Enjoy performance-caliber sound quality for your calls and music.

Inline microphone and one-button remote allow you to answer and end calls with ease

Ergonomic design and Sound Isolating™ sleeves provide a secure fit and block outside noise

Compatible with music-enabled phones with a 3.5 mm jack

http://shure.com/newproducts/index.htm

Kick drum microphone technique using the AKG D112

2009-06-25T14:44:00.004-05:00

Yes, I know this video does not have a Shure SM58 on it but it is from our Friend Russ long and you can get his DVD at out friends website www.JSS.net. As always please let us know what you think and if you know of any other videos we should show please let us know.

Snare drum microphone technique Shure SM57 microphones

2009-06-23T22:50:00.008-05:00

Famed Nashville live and studio engineer Russ Long talks about microphone placement on the snare drum using the Shure SM57 microphone. You can find "Russ Lond's Guide to Nashville Recording" at www.JSS.net. Please tell your friends.

2009-05-10T21:15:00.003-05:00

My frieend Casey Johnson is a rep for Shure Microphone and he sent me this message about the Shure X2u USB Signal Adapter:

It does have latency, but the headphone amp monitors the mic, before the DSP, therefore, no latency.

The reason I bring this up is someone tried to argue with me that another manufacture has a device that goes analogue to dig with no latency which cant happen... (yet)

Also, I plugged mine in and it just worked. It truly is plug and play. Smaart saw it as a device and used it for an RTA. I'm waiting on 2, one to use for each channel of smart. I'm not sure if it would work or not...

Please let us know what you think.

The Shure SM58+X2u USB Digital Bundle

2009-05-07T07:56:00.005-05:00

Well it has finally happened Shure Microphone has finally improved upon the world famous SM58 Microphone, by introducing the SM58+X2u USB Digital Bundle. The latest offering from Shure is a USB Signal Adaptor that looks like a wireless handle with microphone gain control, volume and a monitoring control wheel. The handle also features built in phantom power. Dynamic or condenser microphones simply plug into the USB handle and you are ready to record

The spec sheet notes the USB devise has zero latency and the Monitor Mix Control can be used for blending microphone and playback audio. So now the go to vocal microphone can now be your go to digital on the go recording microphone. Sure says the X2u is plug and play and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (the jury is out on this), and Mac OS X 10.1 or later. So weather you are in your home studio, recording pod-casts on location or in the back of a tour bus recording the bands next big demo you can now grab the Shure SM58 and the X2u USB Signal Adaptor with your computer and know that you will get the legendary sound the SM58 is famous for.

For additional information on the X2u or any Shure product please contact my friends at JSS.net.

Microphone placement for sound reinforcement

2009-04-07T12:45:00.002-05:00

Below is a link to a wiki that has some great information on microphone placement. Please let me know if the link does not work.

http://www.s80streaming.com/twiki/wikka.php?wakka=LiveSoundReinforcement

Shure SM58 Microphone Rebate

2009-04-06T11:47:00.003-05:00

Here is a promotion our friends from Shure Microphone are running with Jason Spence from JSS.net. Please let me know if you have any problems with the link below. Also if you go to the JSS.net site, write a review and let us know what you think.

Save up to $20 on Shure SM57, 58 and 86 microphones!

SHURE REBATE >>

Information provided by your friends at JSS.net

Testing the old with the new

2009-03-30T10:45:00.002-05:00

By Steve Trimble
Edited by Edward Frebowitz

I suppose one of the most impressive tests I have ever seen with a Shure SM58 is a signal comparison between one made in 1975 and one that was brand new out of the box. The comparison was done in a complete anechoic chamber test and the results were amazing. We all know how rugged and durable a SM58 is. That's not part of this discussion. When the two microphones were compared, there was less than 2db difference across the entire frequency band from the old microphone to the new one more than 25 years later. This is one of the primary reasons that the Shure SM58 microphone has become the cornerstone of sound reinforcement throughout the years. Show after show, night after night, the artist and the engineer know exactly how this microphone will perform.

Welcome to the Shure SM 58 Blogs First Posting

2009-03-20T10:34:00.003-05:00

Welcome to the first posting of the Shure SM 58 Blog. It is important to note that this blog is not sponsored, endorsed or published by Shure Incorporated. I am just a fan of the microphone and got to thinking that most sound engineers have a story about the famed microphone. My goal is to make this blog a reflection of the folks who read it. I'm looking for stories, pictures and video or any type of information historical or otherwise regarding the SM 58.

So stay tuned, please RSS this blog or become a member. Also please let me know what you think and if you have any ideas send-em over.