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Shure BETA 58A vs Shure MV7X
Product A: Shure
27 of 61 known
Product B: Shure
29 of 61 known
13 of 53 fields differ
- 9 different values
- 4 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 28 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABETA 58A: 50 × 50 mm
- BMV7X: 90.2 × 164 mm
Weight
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Microphone weight
A278g
B550g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MV7X, MV7X-CHN, MV7X-J1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026Page data lists the SKUs MV7X, MV7X-CHN, MV7X-J, MV7X-BL, MV7X-GR and MV7X-RD. The spec sheet lists only MV7X, MV7X-CHN and MV7X-J as available SKUs, so those three are stored.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Available SKUs: MV7X, MV7X-CHN and MV7X-J, each described as an XLR dynamic podcasting microphone.
GTIN / EAN
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Microphone type
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 size
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Capsules
Polar patterns
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 type
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 response
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.
Min50 HzMax16 kHz2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz. The typical frequency response chart is shown on page 5. No tolerance is printed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 202650 Hz to 16,000 Hz.
Sensitivity (analog)
-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.
-55dBV/Pa2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The output is a passive XLR output, so no preamp gain is involved.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026XLR sensitivity -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The row also reads at minimum gain, flat mode, which is a wording left over from the MV7 sheet, since the MV7X has no gain stage.
Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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Dynamic range
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Output impedance
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.
252Ω2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: output impedance 252 ohm. The spec sheet adds at 1 kHz.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026XLR output impedance 252 ohm at 1 kHz.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026The news item gives 252 ohm at 1 kHz. Its frequency range of 16 Hz is a typo against the maker's 50 Hz.
Connectivity
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Outputs
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.
XLR1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026The page says to connect via XLR. No other output is listed.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026MV7X Output: passive XLR output for mixers and interfaces. No USB output.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connector type: XLR.4Press articleradioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/shure-ships-podcast-microphoneRead 15 October 2026A dynamic cardioid microphone with an XLR connector mounted on the rear. The output is analog.
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
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Cable host plug
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Cable length
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Phantom power
Digital audio
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Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
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.
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a 5/8 in-27 threaded mount. The furnished accessories list a brass adapter, which the Shure page names a 5/8 in to 3/8 in Euro thread adapter.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting type: 5/8 in-27 thread mount. The features say the integrated yoke fits standard 5/8 in-27 threaded stands or booms.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026A 5/8 inch thread, or a 3/8 inch thread with the adapter, fits every common stand.
Shock mount
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.
Internal1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026Voice Isolation Technology combines a dynamic cartridge, rear rejection and a shock mount in the microphone. The box list has no separate shock mount.5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026The review names Voice Isolation as the cardioid pickup, the dynamic cartridge and the internal shock mount.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026The news item says the shock mount helps to remove disturbing influences.
Pop filter
Foam windscreen2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide has a Windscreen section: the windscreen offers maximum protection from plosives. A black windscreen (AMV7-K-WS) is listed under replacement parts, so one is fitted to the microphone. The Shure photos and SoundGuys show it covering the grille.5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026An all-metal build with a small mic grille covered by a removable windscreen. Shure sells replacement windscreens and grilles.
Desk stand included
Design and build
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Housing material
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 lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
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.
Width90.2Height164Depth153.6mm(3.6 × 6.5 × 6 in)2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overall dimensions drawing, page 5, with the yoke and its mount post: 153.6 mm long, 90.2 mm wide across the yoke and 164.0 mm high. The microphone points along its length, so the length is the depth. The spec sheet writes the same three numbers as 164 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm H x L x D.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, mic in yoke: 164 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm H x L x D. The row for the microphone alone prints a length of 53.6 mm, which is a typo for the 153.6 mm of the guide drawing, and a diameter of 66.5 mm. The guide drawing shows 153.6 mm as the microphone length and 90.2 mm as the width across the yoke.5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: 164.0 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm, the maker numbers.
Microphone weight
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.
550g(1.2 lb)2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, net weight: 0.55 kg (1.21 lbs), stored as 550 g. The yoke is part of the microphone.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Net weight 0.55 kg (1.21 lbs).5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: 550 g without a mic stand.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026The news item says the scale shows 550 g.
Weight with stand
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Certifications
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Other certifications
In the box
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In the box
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.
MV7X, 5/8" to 3/8" Euro Thread Adapter1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026Page data box list: 1 x 3/8 in Euro thread adapter. The furnished accessories field says 5/8 in to 3/8 in Euro thread adapter. The microphone itself is added to the list.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Furnished accessories: brass adapter 31B1856. The guide is version 1.2 (2021-J).
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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