I've been wanting to do this comparison for a long time and finally got ahold of a Beta58a (for science.) I think it sounds brighter and more detailed- what do you think?
@antonbessonov41192 жыл бұрын
Tested both face-to-face, think the same.
@fabianjrtorres54803 жыл бұрын
Just Bought the Beta58 Today I tried it out at a gig , live audio , sound is Beast cant go wrong with The Beta58 , previously I had the SM58 after Trying Beta58 , defenetily Staying with Beta. 🎸🎸📯🎤…subscribed 👍🏽
@matteliasmusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Love to hear that. I did a gig with mine last weekend and it sounded great as always! Can’t go wrong
@michael_caz_nyc3 жыл бұрын
Beta 58a cuts thru better, keeping the vocals upfront in the mix. I sold my SM58 and traded-up to the Beta 58a - never looked back. Nice job. Fair & detailed comparison.
@matteliasmusic3 жыл бұрын
thanks dude! i agree totally, a beta will cut through the mix easier than a vanilla 58 for sure!
@michael_caz_nyc3 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Yeah . . . both great, rugged, and quality - but I feel Shure expanded on the Sm58 design, and made improvements with the Beta 58a. I also have an Audio Technica AT-4033 - that's a phenomenal Mic. Now I'm researching a High-quality Headphone Lead-vocal Mic - so I can play Guitar & Keyboards and move freely??? It never ends! Stay Safe brother.
@matteliasmusic3 жыл бұрын
@@michael_caz_nyc haven’t had a chance to try out any AT mics! And yes, haha good luck with your Gear Acquisition, it truly never ends
@vincentdelmas2792 Жыл бұрын
@@michael_caz_nyc i own the 4040 do you know the difference ?
@michael_caz_nyc Жыл бұрын
@@vincentdelmas2792 No sorry. But I'm sure there's a comparison on the Audio Technica home page with regard to SPL and frequency response ect . . .
@D40Oz15 жыл бұрын
I subbed cause you actually give us what we want for a review , thanks
@matteliasmusic5 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for that. What is it specifically you were looking for?
@Rancherinaz3 жыл бұрын
The difference is negligible . I still prefer the tried and true SM58 . For my voice which verges on almost baritone from tenor , I still prefer the SM58 Everything can be adjusted at the board . As far as price , I can get 3 SM58's and have lunch at the cafe nextdoor for what 2 Beta 58's cost .
@Rancherinaz2 жыл бұрын
@Emerito, Professor of Love! That’s a riot . 😆 These are stage mics for live use and not anything that one would be using for a studio vocal track . I mean unless you’re a garage jockey . Sound better 😆More hits 😆 The difference between the two is negligible at best and subjective while settings at the board make a bigger difference in what comes out of the cones than you’ll ever achieve between the two mics . Then there’s the listener which will never be able to garner up any definition between the two even if all other aspects are equal .
@sirkayda72054 жыл бұрын
I generally find the Beta to be too trebley. The original 58 is warmer to my ears and I lose a lot of that with the Beta.
@lumiawalking70204 жыл бұрын
less than 1 inch
@Soccernz0072 жыл бұрын
Agree 👍
@shaniell.mathur63729 ай бұрын
I agree
@MichaelW.19803 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video! Interesting... this is the second comparison in which I noticed, that Shure Beta 58A actually does a better job in rejecting handling noises, compared to the Shure SM58. Now i wonder, how the Shure SM58 would fare against the Behringer BA85A. That one is not great for handling noise either. Lets see, if I can find a comparison between those two somewhere.
@tammyton3 жыл бұрын
This is a perfect comparison vid. I wish all comparison vids were this straight to the point and useful!
@tomspiller24492 жыл бұрын
I have both mics and to be honest I was disappointed with the beta 58 to Me sounds more like a condenser sm58 but I prefer the Sm58
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
Fair assessment, it all comes down to what you like. Lucky for you your ears prefer the cheaper one 🤓
@tomspiller24492 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic they both sound pretty close to me, the beta 58 sounds more brighter and a little more hollow sound and the sm 58 sounds more full sound and darker. Out of all the mics you have reviewed and used which one do u prefer?
@tmthanhable3 жыл бұрын
I own a shure beta58 for singing and a beta57 for my guitar, piano or violin
@theoutsiderjess18692 жыл бұрын
The beta58s are alot louder and has a better build quality but both are good mics
@SuAmigoElilegal Жыл бұрын
The sm58 sound a bit muffle on the low bass frequencies and the beta is more clear sound . I do like the beta because u can also add the more lows and it will be more clearer
@tomspiller24494 жыл бұрын
I like the sm58 sounds more warm too me and sounds better on your vocals
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Tom spiller thank you! I can definitely see why you’re hearing the 58 being more warm, and I also can’t disagree that my particular voice has some harsh mid-high stuff that happens sometimes and that might come across as less harsh on the 58.
@tomspiller24494 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic I think it's a good choice for your vocals. Goes well. What pre amp are u using? And I was going to ask u what u suggest for me. I wanted to record with the sm 58 with sonar 4 producer edition but im looking for a nice pre amp that sounds warming for home studio. What do u think?
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Tom spiller for this vid I was using the onboard pres on my zoom h6 field recorded, and they’re OK. If you’re looking for a real velvety warming sound, you could try a tube pre! I have a single channel tube microphone preamp from ART that really does that classic tube warmth nicely, I snagged it used for like $30 that was a steal, but really they’re pretty inexpensive if you wanted to go that route
@tomspiller24494 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic okay. I'll give it a shot. My budget was around $700 maybe I can get a more high end Art. I just wanted something that adds warmth to my recordings. And everyone says its all about a good mic pre. I'll give it a try. Thanks bro for getting back to me.
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Tom spiller of course dude, thank you for taking the time to talk with me after watching the vid. You can get something pretty cool for that price
@phildann92255 жыл бұрын
Upgraded from a Sm58 to a beta 58 when I decided to get a wireless system. Best move ever!
@matteliasmusic5 жыл бұрын
Man, I used a 58 only for many years, and I'm with you- upgrading to that Beta has made a big difference for me on vocals, the clarity and response is so great, at least for my voice. \m/
@IUsedToBeAPygmy Жыл бұрын
So - I'm just looking for a mic that works well in a live situation (as in - on stage with lots of noise). I find lots of reviews in studios / home studios, but none of them address how these mics perform when being hand-held by a person running around on stage while a band is producing very loud music.. 🙂
@roadi72 жыл бұрын
I got the beta 58a ~ luv it!
@thomyciscal69435 жыл бұрын
SM 58,the leyend
@matteliasmusic5 жыл бұрын
That's right my friend, many great things have been made with them
@SeanPatrickGreat4 жыл бұрын
Here is the biggest problem I've come across with most amateur producers and bands etc They look for a mic and ways for the singer to sit in the mix.....This is totally stupid no professional producer ever does this, You must build the whole song and mix around the singer or else your putting the cart before the horse. Think Kenny G, Acker Bilk is a perfect example, go listen to stranger on the shore, it was a world wide hit back in the day, he was the Kenny G of his generation, but he played the Clarinet people always say they can't get the Clarinet to sound good in a mix it's not meant to. You need to tailor the whole song instrumentation EQ to fit in with support and make that lead instrument blend and shine modern mixing technieques focus on the whole mix too much and not the goal.
@M_E_T_R_O__93 ай бұрын
Annoyingly somebody stole my blue ring off my beta 58 mic when i set mines up in the studio... and Shure charge stupid amounts to replace that...
@Greenjeans20209 ай бұрын
Just purchased the Beta 58A from Amazon for $137. I already have an SM58 so thought I'd give it a try.. SM58's are $99 almost everywhere, so only $38 more seemed like a deal.This will replace my Audio Technica ATM27HE which died and Technica discontinued it and will not even repair it. Great mic when it worked but very bad customer service. Mic was never abused either.
@FauxtakuLounge4 жыл бұрын
Legendary comparison. Many thanks.
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Fauxtaku Lounge no, thank you! What do you think, got a preference???
@shaniell.mathur63729 ай бұрын
I prefer the sm58 . It’s sounds more warm and smooth . The beta58 is a little but more bright
@astrovlog5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! good comparison 🤘
@matteliasmusic5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so, I appreciate it!
@Garysmith20452 жыл бұрын
Alright, I'm sold. Gonna get me a Beta 58A now. Good video. Thanks dude.
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!Lmk how it works for you!!!
@Garysmith20452 жыл бұрын
Works great. I definitely prefer it to the regular SM58.
@siamakalaei11482 жыл бұрын
Awesome Man! Your Mic Testing Is Awesome and Also your voice is Lovely. Best Wishes.
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Lmk if you have any questions, happy to help If I can
@siamakalaei11482 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Thank you so much. That's very kind of you.
@guerissez8939 Жыл бұрын
Hi I hesitate a lot between three microphones for sound quality. between the Shure 58A, the rode reporter, and the Sony ICD-TX660 what do you recommend ?
@HeadEastMusic3 жыл бұрын
Always sounds great just great lol. Nice rhyme bro.
@shammishafi094 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me::: I bought Shure SM 58 beta. Today I tested my Shure PGA58 with 58 Beta and i didn't find much difference of sound eventhough Beta58 price is nearly 3 times more than PGA58. Am I doing something wrong?
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
shammishafi09 probably not doing anything wrong- but the differences in those mics are pretty stark, the PGA is basically a very entry level mic as I understand it. Differences would include overall build quality, durability, handling noise rejection, the beta 58a has a built-in pop filter where the PGA really doesn’t, as well as frequency response (the beta will be slightly better at picking up certain frequencies). I can certainly understand your disappointment if you had an expectation of like a night and day difference in sound quality being immediately recognizable- maybe what you’re looking for is the sound of some kind of a condenser mic? Depending on what your application is of course
@shammishafi094 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Many many thanks!!!! As my living area is bit crowdy so dynamic mic is suitable more. But Beta58A has more cleaner sound and I don't need pop filter.
@enian59073 жыл бұрын
i don't want the word - beta around me - fucking betaaaa - in Jesse Lee Peterson voice
@puTINAlibertate2 жыл бұрын
Don't get it why people call the SM58 "built like a tank" - I mean, I get that the mic can still work, after many accidents, but the grill is worthless: fell once on the carpet (floor) and already received a pretty ugly bump / dent. It felt cheaper than a 30 dollars china mic from the market...
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
I guess the idea is that the grill takes the damage and the capsule stays safe. The beta 58a has a hardened grill and it seems to be a bit tougher
@Soccernz0072 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Or....DON'T drop your mic.... I've had my 58 for 30 years and still looks new after 500+ gigs!!!
@PortalDoTemplo5 жыл бұрын
SM58 IS THE BEST!
@022100bmlotus4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. Im a rookie, and its nice to get good info. I heard the handleing sounds right away when you were doing the 180 degree example at start of your video. Maybe thats not a big deal, I dont know yet (rookie I am), I do want more volume though cuz my band mates turn my mic down too much, if they keep that up, Im gunna go solo and kick their arses:), anyway, you test seemed real, not so laboratory. My use will be live as well.// After you have used it for a while, what do you think?
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
022100bmlotus bandmates turning down the lead singer in the mix??? Let me talk to them for you 😡 LOL but yes both of these mics are legendary for their durability and reliability, if you’ve got the extra cash the Beta does offer somewhat more premium build features and a slightly more sparkly high end as you could see here, which may help you in cutting through a dense mix, but honestly if someone’s intent on meddling with your levels in the mix you’re going to have trouble no matter what you’re using
@022100bmlotus4 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Humor is good
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
022100bmlotus yes
@JozeatTxb2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your broadcast mic, does it sound rather better than those shure ones?!
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I was using a shotgun mic for my zoom h6. It sounds amazing , it’s very sensitive so turning the ac/heat off is real haha
@johnroseman90872 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Hey Matt: Nice job, good review. Just bought a Beta 58 A. But the "ZoomH-6" caught my ear! I have an H-4. Can you do a review on that series? Thanks Man!✌♥️👍
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
@@johnroseman9087 I’ll add it to the list! Do you like the h4?
@johnroseman90872 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic It's the H-2. So far ..yes, but am still learning it
@johnzappone36413 жыл бұрын
So what was the verdict using it live on stage did you like the 58A sm58?
@matteliasmusic3 жыл бұрын
So I definitely do find myself grabbing the beta over the 58 for gigs almost every time, although I have to say that I always bring an extra 58 just in case because that thing can serve just about any purpose you could need a mic for onstage in case of emergency, even including miking a guitar cab if necessary.
@sharmalarm Жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Thank you!! 😄🎤✌️
@FirebrandVOCALS5 жыл бұрын
Just bought the Beta 58a an hour ago
@matteliasmusic5 жыл бұрын
Gratz!! I've been using it for vocals heavily since I did this video and it always delivers, really nice sound.
@FirebrandVOCALS5 жыл бұрын
Matt Elias I bought it after listening to listen video 😎✊️ cheers man
@TheNeroVDG3 жыл бұрын
A year since your last upload??
@DavesDomeTube3 жыл бұрын
Less sibilance on the SM58 from your voice.
@dahliafiend2 жыл бұрын
I’ve noticed that on other comparison videos and it’s why I’ll stick to the 58.
@GeorgiRusev8 ай бұрын
Which one is better for vocoder singing?
@moonnatam Жыл бұрын
Thank you !!!! ❤🎉
@fritzvegaph1252 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Howday! Can you make a video how to differentiate Counterfeit Beta58a and the original one?
@civilfieldengineer Жыл бұрын
Sir I am full beginner. I want to record my written poetry professionally. Suggest me audio interface and dynamic mic. Which gives me professional level quality. Because my room is not sound proof. My total budget is 300 dollars. Tell me such a setup that I will not regret buying.
@matteliasmusic Жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with focusrite Scarlett solo and an sm58.
@civilfieldengineer Жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Can I use Audient's ID4? Do I need DBX too?
@matteliasmusic Жыл бұрын
@@civilfieldengineer I’ve never used one but I’m sure an ID4 will work just fine
@civilfieldengineer Жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Thanks sir 🙏
@Layarion4 жыл бұрын
good video, hey should i use either of these for spoken word while doing a let's play on a video game? about 1-2 feet from my mouth.
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Layarion hey there, thanks! You certainly could, I would recommend having it closer to the sound source (you) if possible when using dynamic mics like this, that way you could avoid having to crank up the gain too much and have a slightly messier recording. For streaming or voiceover while gaming, i could recommend going with something like a Blue Yeti, in a similar price range with these, and as a bonus it’s got a USB output so you could skip the interface and go right into your computer if you like. A condenser mic like that would be my pic for that application, if you want the mic out of the shot and away from your face. I have owned a Yeti for several years and it works great for that kind of thing, it’s even what I use for video conferencing as well.
@MagicoVidal3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have the go xlr mini and I'm about to get the sE Dynamite but I can't decide which microphone is the best, I do stream on twitch btw, I hope you can tell me which one would be better for streaming!
@jamestheradioman3 жыл бұрын
SM58 ALL DAY! Great review!
@Shoot_and_Scoot4 жыл бұрын
Beta sounds better
@galahad4501 Жыл бұрын
are they better than a condenser mic for studio vocals in a place without acoustic treatment?
@matteliasmusic Жыл бұрын
Could be. A condenser mic will likely pick up every little thing in the room which might include a bunch of echos and noise that you don’t want
@elsasari95075 жыл бұрын
What's the best beta sm58 or shure sm58 reply
@matteliasmusic5 жыл бұрын
My short answer is the beta- but it really depends on what you need it for, because there are design differences between the 2 mics that change their functionality
@JuboRuss32 Жыл бұрын
My voice sounds like a Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash range. Would this mic be good for that range?
@matteliasmusic Жыл бұрын
Sure would. I have another video comparing the beta58a to a Sennheiser e935 where I do some baritone johnny cash singing to test the low end. Check my channel, see if you like how it sounds. But honestly you can’t go wrong with one of these
@JuboRuss32 Жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic thanks🤘🏼
@SeanPatrickGreat4 жыл бұрын
When you sang through the SM58 you sound like Bon Jovi. The Beta sounds crap on your voice.
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
SeanPatrickGreat HAHA there’s a comparison I’ve never gotten before, thank you, Jon BJ is a badass! What is it about the 58 that you like better?
@SeanPatrickGreat4 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic Ha Ha loved your reply The Beta sounds better to the singer most of the time because people.dont hear their voices like others do, when it's your own voice people tend to want more sibilance. Many male KZfaqrs who want that news anchor sound, turn the mids up and sit on top of the mic, and it just sounds fake and annoying but to the guy on the Mike he sounds more "manly" Adrian I love you... But in real life they sound nothing like a sudo Barry White. Its like bad Photoshop for your voice. You look prettier but at the same time weird. Professional Voice over artists and professionals on tv never do this Why...... For a Michael Bublé swing voice or a lower voice the Beta often sounds Beta I mean better. But on a voice like Bono or Bonjovi the SM58 would sound better. And for that Oasis or Jon Lennon sound a slightly higher male voice with less power the SM57 sounds better. You could talk of hours about this one way or the other..... PEACE OUT!
@BrunoDeRos2 жыл бұрын
Your comment is brilliant! I thought only I thought that way!
@dav074 жыл бұрын
a wireless comparaison please
@cjsky0262 жыл бұрын
It's easy to set up
@caiquetomachio75594 жыл бұрын
1:54. 2:01.
@michaelfoxx44984 жыл бұрын
which performs better in live singing?
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
They're both great on stage and 10/10 reliable. Beta 58a has a little more natural brightness and so might cut through a mix more easily, but you can't go wrong either way IMO
@bauloucura72312 жыл бұрын
Which one is better to scream/gutural metal vocals?
@matteliasmusic2 жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with either one. Both will hold up great on stage and sound great.
@Soccernz0072 жыл бұрын
58 imho
@donnerschwein2 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that the SM picks up a lot of surrounding sound (cardioid pattern) from your band mates. The beta isolates your vocals better (supercardioid pattern).
@DystopianOwl5 жыл бұрын
SM58 sounded deeper och fuller for spoken word and the Beta58 sounded better when you sang in it.
@jerryadams5487 Жыл бұрын
The bottom line for me Beta 58 is NOT $60 better as a matter of fact depends on what it been use for
@matteliasmusic Жыл бұрын
Fair enough. Nothing wrong with an sm58, people have been using them for 50+ years for a reason
@lumiawalking70204 жыл бұрын
nice vocal , what about the other gear?
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
thanks! didn't test these with other applications this time since they're primarily vocal mics, but they are absolutely very versatile!
@anthonyabba76034 жыл бұрын
''i used to have Beta58a...very nice until i sang with Sennheiser....''
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Sennheisers are really nice too! I have an e945 and I really like it, although i do still use my beta 58a as well. Do you use them on stage, or just at home/in studio?
@andregolovan51104 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic hey.... I'm a kinda blues rocker vocalist. I need a nice clean mic, and I can't decide between the bets58 and sennheiser that u mentioned... In your opinion... What's better?
@matteliasmusic4 жыл бұрын
Hey brother! Honestly you can not go wrong with either one. Think about the tone of your voice and your pitch range- it's possible that you might want to go with the Beta 58 if you say have a very piercing high end to your singing, but even then both mics will serve you well and last forever. Remember also that the Beta is slightly less expensive 🤙🤙
@andregolovan51104 жыл бұрын
@@matteliasmusic ahhhh.. I'm so divided between sennheiser and this beta... Does the beta sound harsh?