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General

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Series

Broadcast Microphones1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specs, General: Series Broadcast Microphones.

BETA1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: product series BETA (beta_microphones).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PD-701Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Product name PD-70 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone, Black. The store SKU is 2777300103.

Beta 58A1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data SKU Beta 58A. The page also lists regional SKUs BETA 58A-CHN, BETA 58A-J, BETA 58A-ROW, BETA 58A-TA, BETA 58A-X, BETA 58AB and BETA 58. They are not stored because no document says how they differ.

GTIN / EAN

06734540096621Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Store product data: barcode 673454009662 for SKU 2777300103, written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero.

0424060547201Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026UPC in the page data: 042406054720 for SKU Beta 58A.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The PreSonus US store page lists the PD-70 at 99.99 USD with InStock availability in its product markup. The visible Sold out and Sale labels on the page are hidden badges. Amazon US also shows In Stock.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08JPJVJ6VRead 15 October 2026Amazon US page shows In Stock.

Available1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data life cycle status: available. The page has Add to Cart.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$129.953Press releaserecordingmag.com/news/presonus-pd-70-mic-delivers-clarityRead 15 October 2026The release says the PD-70 is available now at a U.S. street price of 129.95 USD. This is the maker's launch price wording, excluding sales tax. The release also prints a 50 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-3 dB) range, which the manual and the store page correct to 20 Hz.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specs, General: Color Black.

Metallic Blue1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Variant short description: Dynamic Microphone, Supercardioid, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector. The user guide calls the case silver blue.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Dynamic1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specs: Microphone Types Dynamic.2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Capsule Type Dynamic.

Dynamic1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Shure describes a single-element dynamic microphone. The spec sheet says moving coil.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Cartridge Type Dynamic (moving coil).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Type Dynamic (moving coil).

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

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CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

12Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Capsule Type Dynamic, in the singular. No capsule count is printed.

11Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Why It's Better: a top-selling, single-element, dynamic microphone.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specs: Polar Patern Cardioid.2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Polar Pattern Cardioid.

Supercardioid1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data polar pattern: supercardioid. True supercardioid throughout its frequency range.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Polar Pattern Supercardioid.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about the microphone axis, uniform with frequency.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

End address1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Features: End address.5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/PRESONUS_PD-70_Dynamic_Cardioid_Broadcast_Microphone_PD-70Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Orientation End Address.8Reviewnew.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/141/pd-70-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The review calls the PD-70 an end-address broadcast dynamic cardioid mic.

End address3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Application and placement table: lips less than 15 cm away or touching the windscreen, on axis to the microphone. The guide says to hold the microphone by hand or mount it on a stand.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Notes: end-address, handheld design.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specs: Microphone Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The launch press release says 50 Hz to 20 kHz, see the press source. The page and the manual agree on 20 Hz.2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Min50 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: Frequency Response 50 Hz-16 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Frequency Response 50 to 16,000 Hz.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: 50 to 16,000 Hz, on-axis at a distance of 2 feet.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

-55.9dBV/Pa2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Sensitivity 1.6mV/Pa, with no dBV value. Converted as 20 x log10(0.0016) = -55.92 dBV/Pa and rounded to -55.9. The test frequency is not printed.

-51.5dBV/Pa1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: Sensitivity -51.50 dBV/Pa and 2.60 mV/Pa. The 2015 spec sheet prints -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV), a 0.5 dB difference. The page and the user guide agree, so -51.5 is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Sensitivity -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV) at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The user guide and the product page print -51.5 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV), which is stored.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): open circuit voltage -51.5 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV), 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL.

Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

135dB SPL4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08JPJVJ6VRead 15 October 2026The From the manufacturer comparison table on the Amazon US page, which PreSonus supplies, lists the PD-70 as Dynamic, Cardioid, 20 Hz to 20 kHz and Max SPL 135 dB. No distortion level is printed. PreSonus' own page prints no max SPL.

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Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

350Ω1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specs: Output Impedance 350 ohm.2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Output Impedance 350 ohm.

150Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Output Impedance 150 ohm. The user guide says rated 150 ohm (290 ohm actual).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Impedance: rated impedance is 150 ohm (290 ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z. The rated value is stored. The page data and RecordingHacks print 290.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Prints 290 ohm, which is the actual value in the user guide. The rated 150 ohm is stored.

Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

XLR4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08JPJVJ6VRead 15 October 2026Item data: Connectivity Technology XLR and Connector Type XLR. The page's other item data, such as 80 dB sensitivity and a lithium battery, are generic and not used.5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/PRESONUS_PD-70_Dynamic_Cardioid_Broadcast_Microphone_PD-70Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male.8Reviewnew.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/141/pd-70-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The XLR jack is at the rear of the mic body.9Reviewmixonline.com/technology/reviews/microphones/presonus-pd-70-dynamic-broadcast-microphone-a-real-world-reviewRead 15 October 2026Gold-pinned XLR output.

XLR1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data connector: 3 Pin XLR. No USB output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Connector three-pin professional audio (XLR), male. It is the only output listed.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

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Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

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Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

Not required7Retailer pagedjcorner.aeRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Power Sources No Power Required. The same page lists a high-pass filter, which Tape Op contradicts, so that line is not used.8Reviewnew.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/141/pd-70-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The review describes a passive dynamic mic with a much lower output than an SM58 and no powered features.

Not required4Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/insights/what-is-phantom-power-why-do-i-need-itRead 23 October 2026Shure: a dynamic microphone, like the SM58, does not require phantom power because it has no active electronics inside. The BETA 58A is a moving-coil dynamic microphone with an output transformer. The page does not name the BETA 58A.

Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

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Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

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32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

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Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

No5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/PRESONUS_PD-70_Dynamic_Cardioid_Broadcast_Microphone_PD-70Read 15 October 2026The only output connector listed is the XLR. No headphone output is listed.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications list one connector, the three-pin XLR. No headphone output is listed, and the full list counts as saying so.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

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Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

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Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch6Retailer pageshop.ccisolutions.com/StoreFront/product/presonus-pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Features: 3/8 inch or 5/8 inch mount compatible via included adapter.7Retailer pagedjcorner.aeRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Mounting Thread Size 5/8 inch-27 female, 3/8 inch-16 female with included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data furnished accessories: A25D adjustable stand adapter and 95A2050 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) thread adapter. The user guide gives the A25D thread as 5/8 inch-27.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Adjustable stand adapter: slip-in, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8 inch-27 thread. Furnished accessories include a 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) thread adapter.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

None8Reviewnew.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/141/pd-70-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The integrated hard-mount bracket is adjustable with one knob. Handling noise transmits through the XLR cable and body, so the mount has no suspension. Tape Op #141, Jan/Feb 2021.9Reviewmixonline.com/technology/reviews/microphones/presonus-pd-70-dynamic-broadcast-microphone-a-real-world-reviewRead 15 October 2026Gimbal-style integrated yoke that tilts the microphone up or down and locks with a single knob.

Internal1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Features: advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration. It sits inside the body.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: advanced pneumatic shock mount system.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: advanced pneumatic shock mount system.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Foam windscreen1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Features: integrated hard mount and windscreen.2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Positioning: a windscreen is integrated into the design, so no additional pop filter is needed.5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/PRESONUS_PD-70_Dynamic_Cardioid_Broadcast_Microphone_PD-70Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Windscreen Foam (Included).6Retailer pageshop.ccisolutions.com/StoreFront/product/presonus-pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Capsule line: dynamic capsule, cardioid pattern, removable windscreen.8Reviewnew.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/141/pd-70-microphoneRead 15 October 2026A large foam removable close-talk windscreen comes installed, so no additional pop filter is required.

Internal2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: effective built-in pop filter reduces undesirable wind and breath noise.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

No2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories lists only a hard stand-mount, so there is no desk stand or base. The CCI Solutions box list has none either.

No1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data furnished accessories hold a stand adapter, a thread adapter and a storage bag. The full list has no desk stand, which counts as saying so. The A25D adapter is a clip for a stand.

Design and build

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Housing material

All-metal construction2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual does not state the material. See the reviews.6Retailer pageshop.ccisolutions.com/StoreFront/product/presonus-pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Features: durable, metal construction.8Reviewnew.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/141/pd-70-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The microphone feels solid and has an internal alloy shield.9Reviewmixonline.com/technology/reviews/microphones/presonus-pd-70-dynamic-broadcast-microphone-a-real-world-reviewRead 15 October 2026Mix review dated 2021-11-16: all-metal body. The page was read through WebFetch.

Enamel-painted die cast metal with spherical steel mesh grille1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Features: hardened steel mesh grille and rugged construction. The user guide and the spec sheet name the enamel-painted die cast metal case.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: dent-resistant steel mesh grille and enamel coated die-cast metal construction.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Case: silver blue enamel-painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished, spherical steel mesh grille.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

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Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

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ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

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Width50Height50Depth160mm(2 × 2 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data: width 50 mm, height 160 mm, depth 50 mm, which maps the 160 mm length to height. The microphone is round and end-address, so the 160 mm length is the depth toward the speaker and 50 mm is the width and height, as for the Shure SM58.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Overall dimensions: 160 mm long and 50 mm in diameter.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Prints 160 mm long and 50 mm maximum diameter.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

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278g(9.8 oz)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data weight: 278 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Weight Net 0.278 kg (0.62 lbs).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Net weight: 278 grams (9.92 oz).6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/shure/beta-58aRead 23 October 2026Prints 278 g.

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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CE3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Certification: eligible to bear CE marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

In the box

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In the box

PD-70 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone, Hard stand-mount, 3/8" or 5/8" adapter, Studio One Prime and Studio Magic Software Suite1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Highlights: the PD-70 comes with Studio Magic, a suite of software including Studio One Prime. The manual lists a hard stand-mount as the included accessory.2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: Hard stand-mount.6Retailer pageshop.ccisolutions.com/StoreFront/product/presonus-pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: PreSonus PD-70, 3/8 inch or 5/8 inch adapter, Studio One Prime and Studio Magic Software Suite, 1-year Limited Warranty.

BETA 58A microphone, A25D Adjustable Stand Adapter, 95A2050 5/8" to 3/8" (Euro) Thread Adapter, 26A21 Storage Bag1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026Page data furnished accessories: 1 A25D Adjustable Stand Adapter, 1 95A2050 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) Thread Adapter and 1 26A21 Storage Bag. The microphone is added to the list.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Furnished accessories: adjustable stand adapter A25D, 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch (Euro) thread adapter 95A2050 and storage bag 26A21.

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Product page

www.presonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphone1Maker product pagepresonus.com/products/pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026

www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58a1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdf1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/BETA58A/beta58a-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 23 October 2026One page Product Specifications sheet, copyright 2015.

Manual

www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdf2Owner's manualfmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10058/OM_2777300103_PD-70_11112023_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two-page PreSonus PD-70 owner's manual in six languages, part number 70-72000156-D. The PreSonus page lists it as Owner's Manual - English.

pubs.shure.com/guide/BETA58A/en-US1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/beta_58aRead 23 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/BETA58A/en-US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Shure online user guide for the BETA 58A. The PDF edition, Rev. 5 (27C2796), was read for the specs.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/PRESONUS_PD-70_Dynamic_Cardioid_Broadcast_Microphone_PD-70Read 15 October 2026In the box: Limited 1-Year Warranty. US retailer, authorized dealer.6Retailer pageshop.ccisolutions.com/StoreFront/product/presonus-pd-70-broadcast-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: 1-year Limited Warranty. US retailer.

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