Shure RPW118 Replacement Cartridge, Housing, and Grille for Wireless Beta 58A Microphones

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BATTERY LIFE - BLX transmitters get up to 14 hours of power from a single pair of AA batteries, so the show can go on and on (and on). SYSTEM EXPANSION - Run up to 12 Channels per Frequency Band. AKA: you'll probably need to find a bigger stage before you run out of channels.

In the world of live vocals, especially in a band scenario, the polar pattern could be the major difference you’re looking for. A cardioid polar pattern does a great job of rejecting off-axis sounds such as the drummer behind you, the crowd in front of you, or the guitarist next to you.This doesn’t mean the Beta 58A is “better”. The SM58 retains all the bass tonal qualities and warmth that you might need when you’re screaming your head off on stage – metal singers, I’m looking at you! But if you’re a singer with a bassy voice, you might find the SM58 a little overwhelming. Both microphones are almost indestructible which is part of the reason you’ll probably never have to replace either of them. They’re that good. However, the grilles can sometimes get dented over years of use – it happens! The SM58 has a steel mesh grille whereas the Beta 58A has a hardened steel grille. This is a small, but very important feature. Why is this important?

So, if you’re a singer with a quieter voice, and you need a lot of monitor sounds, the supercardioid pattern of the Beta 58A comes in really handy. However, if you’re quite shouty or enjoy singing at a semi-loud volume, then the SM58’s cardioid pattern is totally fine. SUPERIOR AUDIO - Get the show going with no strings attached. Professional Shure sound for every band and any vocal need. Straight out of the box, the Beta 58A provides more high-end detail thanks to the 50 to 16,000 Hz frequency response. The SM58 has a 50 to 15,000 Hz which makes a difference depending on what your voice sounds like. Why is this important?The extended high-end frequencies on the Beta 58A bring out more of the treble tones within your vocals and an overall presence boost that sits nicely in the mix whether recorded or in a live scenario.

The Shure QLXD2 offers the choice of interchangeable Shure SM86, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, and SM58 capsules, which provides you with amazing flexibility. The SM86's condenser design brings studio-quality to quiet, nuanced performances. The Beta 58A capsule's supercardioid design excels at keeping outside sounds at bay in a noisy environment. The Beta 87A combines condenser and supercardioid designs for studio-quality sound with maximum isolation. And the SM58 - well, it's the most popular vocal microphone on the face of the planet! One-touch sync function provides easy set up We’ve discussed polar patterns in detail in a previous article, and it’s highly recommended if you want to fully understand the benefits of different polar patterns. BETA 58A Polar PatternThe major difference and one of the ultimate factors when it comes to choosing between the Shure Beta 58A and the SM58 is the polar pattern.