Tested both face-to-face, think the same.

Thanks man! Love to hear that. I did a gig with mine last weekend and it sounded great as always! Can’t go wrong

thanks dude! i agree totally, a beta will cut through the mix easier than a vanilla 58 for sure!

@@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.

@@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

@@michael_caz_nyc i own the 4040 do you know the difference ?

@@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 . . .

Hey, thank you for that. What is it specifically you were looking for?

@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 .

less than 1 inch

Agree 👍

I agree

Fair assessment, it all comes down to what you like. Lucky for you your ears prefer the cheaper one 🤓

@@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?

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.

@@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?

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

@@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.

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

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/

That's right my friend, many great things have been made with them

Fauxtaku Lounge no, thank you! What do you think, got a preference???

Thank you for saying so, I appreciate it!

Thank you!!Lmk how it works for you!!!

Works great. I definitely prefer it to the regular SM58.

Thanks very much. Lmk if you have any questions, happy to help If I can

@@matteliasmusic Thank you so much. That's very kind of you.

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

@@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.

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

@@matteliasmusic Or....DON'T drop your mic.... I've had my 58 for 30 years and still looks new after 500+ gigs!!!

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

@@matteliasmusic Humor is good

022100bmlotus yes

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

@@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!✌♥️👍

@@johnroseman9087 I’ll add it to the list! Do you like the h4?

@@matteliasmusic It's the H-2. So far ..yes, but am still learning it

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.

Gratz!! I've been using it for vocals heavily since I did this video and it always delivers, really nice sound.

Matt Elias I bought it after listening to listen video 😎✊️ cheers man

I’ve noticed that on other comparison videos and it’s why I’ll stick to the 58.

Can’t go wrong with focusrite Scarlett solo and an sm58.

@@matteliasmusic Can I use Audient's ID4? Do I need DBX too?

@@civilfieldengineer I’ve never used one but I’m sure an ID4 will work just fine

@@matteliasmusic Thanks sir 🙏

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.

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

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

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

@@matteliasmusic thanks🤘🏼

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?

@@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!

Your comment is brilliant! I thought only I thought that way!

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

You can’t go wrong with either one. Both will hold up great on stage and sound great.

58 imho

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).

Fair enough. Nothing wrong with an sm58, people have been using them for 50+ years for a reason

thanks! didn't test these with other applications this time since they're primarily vocal mics, but they are absolutely very versatile!

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?

@@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?

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 🤙🤙

@@matteliasmusic ahhhh.. I'm so divided between sennheiser and this beta... Does the beta sound harsh?

@@andregolovan5110 No, not at all!

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