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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.

SM1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Shure lists the SM58 in its SM series (page data: product series SM).

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.

SM58-LC, SM58-CN1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026The page sells SM58-LC (microphone with stand adapter and pouch) and SM58-CN (with a 25 ft XLR cable). The SM58S with an on/off switch is a separate model with a different control and is not stored. Other SKUs in the page data are regional or colour versions and are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Available Models table: SM58-LC, SM58-CN and SM58S.

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.

042406051293, 0424060513091Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026UPC in the page data: 042406051293 for SM58-LC and 042406051309 for SM58-CN.

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/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data life cycle status: available.

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.

Grey1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026The Colors selector of the page shows Grey. The spec sheet calls the case dark gray.

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/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data transducer type: dynamic.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026SM58 Specifications: 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/sm58Read 15 October 2026The page names one fixed cartridge (page data: cartridge fixed, replacement cartridge R59). It prints no capsule count, so one is the reading of a single cartridge.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026The guide lists a replacement cartridge R59 and prints no capsule count. One is the reading of a single moving-coil cartridge.

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.

Cardioid1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Cardioid (unidirectional) dynamic.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026

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 address1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data form factor: handheld. A handheld cardioid vocal microphone is sung into at the grille on its top. The user guide placement table puts the lips on axis, touching the windscreen.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Placement table: lips less than 15 cm away or touching the windscreen, on axis to the microphone.

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 HzMax15 kHz1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026

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.

-54.5dBV/Pa1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data combined specs: -54.50 dBV/Pa. The page data pairs it with 1.60 mV/Pa, which does not match -54.5 dBV, and the spec sheet prints 1.85 mV. The user guide prints -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV) instead. The spec sheet value is stored. See the spec sheet note.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Spec table: -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV) at 1,000 Hz, open circuit voltage, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The Shure SM series sheet on pubs.shure.com is dated 2014 in its file data, and the current Shure product page prints the same -54.5 dBV/Pa. The newer user guide (version 6.4, 2024-F) prints -56.0 dBV/Pa. The two Shure documents conflict. The value that the sheet and the product page share is stored.

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.

150Ω1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Further specs: rated impedance is 150 ohm (300 ohm actual). The rated value is stored as the output impedance.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Impedance: rated impedance is 150 ohm (300 ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance. The user guide prints Output Impedance 300 ohm.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-sm58-review-25950Read 15 October 2026Review spec table: 150 ohm.

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/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data connectors: 3 pin XLR. The page has no USB output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Connector: three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type).3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Connector: three-pin professional audio (XLR), male. The guide prints sensitivity -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV), weight 0.33 kg and output impedance 300 ohm. They differ from the spec sheet and the product page, so they are not stored.

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 required5Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/insights/what-is-phantom-power-why-do-i-need-itRead 15 October 2026Shure: a dynamic microphone like the SM58 does not require phantom power because it has no active electronics inside.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-sm58-review-25950Read 15 October 2026Review spec table: phantom power not required. Accidentally switching it on does not damage the microphone.

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.

No1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data lists headphone output: false.

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 inch7Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/shure-a25d-break-resistant-stand-adapterRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec for the A25D stand adapter, which Shure ships with the SM58: standard 5/8 in-27 thread mount. Shure's own A25D page lists a GM3858 thread adapter in its box but does not state the thread sizes, so only the 5/8 in thread is stored.

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/sm58Read 15 October 2026Pneumatic shock-mount system cuts down handling noise. It sits inside the body.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration.

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.

Internal1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Effective, built-in spherical wind and pop filter.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Effective built in pop-filter reduces undesirable wind and breathe 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/sm58Read 15 October 2026The In the Box list has the stand adapter and the storage bag and no stand. The full list counts as saying so.

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/sm58Read 15 October 2026Further specs: dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal with a matte silver colored spherical steel mesh grille.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Housing: enamel-painted die cast metal with 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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Width51Height51Depth162mm(2 × 2 × 6.4 in)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data: width 51.0 mm, height 162.0 mm, depth 51.0 mm. The spec sheet gives 162 mm length and 51 mm width. The microphone is round and end-address, so the 162 mm length is the depth toward the speaker and the 51 mm diameter is both width and height, as for the other end-address microphones. The page data maps the length to height.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Dimensions: 162 mm L x 51 mm W. Mapped as in the product page note.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-sm58-review-25950Read 15 October 2026Review spec table: 162 x 51 mm.

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

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298g(10.5 oz)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page data weight: 298 g. The spec sheet says net 298 g. The user guide prints 0.33 kg, see the user guide note.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Weight: net 298 g.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-sm58-review-25950Read 15 October 2026Review spec table: 298 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/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Certifications: meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.

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.

SM58 microphone, A25D Swivel Stand Adapter, 95A2313 Storage Bag, C25J 25' XLR-cable1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026Page In the Box: 1 A25D Swivel Stand Adapter and 1 95A2313 Storage Bag. SM58-CN page data adds 1 C25J 25 ft XLR cable. The microphone itself is added to each list.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026Available Models: SM58-LC includes stand adapter and zippered pouch. SM58-CN includes a 7.6 m XLR-male to XLR-female cable, swivel adapter and a zippered pouch.

Links

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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/sm581Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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pubs.shure.com/file/2600072Maker spec sheet (PDF)pubs.shure.com/file/260007Read 15 October 2026

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/SM58/en-US3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-USRead 15 October 2026Shure online user guide for the SM58, version 6.4 (2024-F). The PDF edition at pubs.shure.com/view/guide/SM58/en-US.pdf 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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Both are also in the API. Back to all microphones.