The legendary SM58 cardioid dynamic vocal microphone is now available with the X2u USB Signal Adapter which features built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency and easy controls to balance microphone and playback audio. Digitally record wherever and whenever your computer takes you - just plug and play for better-than-CD quality vocal reproduction.
SM58
- Dynamic microphone cartridge with a frequency response tailored with brightened mid-range and bass rolloff to deliver legendary warm and clear vocal reproduction.
- Uniform cardioid polar pattern isolates vocal sound sources while minimizing background noise.
- Internal pneumatic shock mount minimizes handling noise.
- Legendary construction and versatility for consistent performance under rugged use and abuse on stage or in the studio.
X2u
- Plug and Play USB Connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording anywhere your computer can go (compatible with Windows Vista XP 2000 and Mac OS X 10.1 or later).
- Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength
- Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation
- Headphone jack for monitoring with 1/8” connectivity
- Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
- 16 bit up to 48 kHz sample rate for better-than-CD quality audio
SPECIFICATIONS
SM58 and X2u XLR-to-USB Digital Bundle
- SM58 Vocal Microphone
- 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
- Overall Dimensions (diameter x length): 2" x 6-3/8", ( 51 x 162 mm)
- Net Weight: 298 grams (10.5 oz)
- X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter
- Frequency response: 20 to 20,000Hz +/- 1dB
- Power requirements: USB-powered, 500mA, maximum
- Digital noise floor (20Hz to 20kHz, A-weighted):
- Minimum MIC GAIN setting: 81 dB FS, Maximum MIC GAIN setting: 78 dB FS
- Sampling rate: Up to 48kHz
- Bit depth: 16-bit
- Peak Signal Indicator (Tri-color)
- OFF: 30 dB FS
- Green: 30 to 12 dB FS
- Yellow: 12 to 0 dB FS
- Red: >0 (digital converter clipped)
- Adjustable gain range: 40dB
- Headphone output: 1/8"
- System Requirements
- USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered
- 64MB RAM (minimum)
- Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Japanese/English Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Japanese/English Edition (service pack 1.0 or later, or use the USB audio driver update from Microsoft)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business Japanese/English Edition
- Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.0 or later English Edition
- Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.1 or later Japanese Edition (For Mac OS X 10.0 Japanese Edition, plug-and-play does not work appropriately)
