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Shure BETA 58A vs Shure SM7B
Product A: Shure
27 of 61 known
Product B: Shure
28 of 61 known
12 of 53 fields differ
- 11 different values
- 1 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 30 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABETA 58A: 50 × 50 mm
- BSM7B: 97.4 × 149.2 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
Microphone weight
A278g
B765.4g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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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
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).
Dynamic1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Page data transducer type: dynamic.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 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 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Page data frequency response 50 to 20 kHz. The spec sheet and the user guide print 50 to 20,000 Hz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026
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.
-59dBV/Pa1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Page data: -59.00 dBV/Pa (1.12 mV/Pa).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output level at 1,000 Hz, open circuit voltage: -59.0 dB (1.12 mV), 0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026
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.
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/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Page data connectors: 3 pin XLR. No USB output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026
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
Not required5Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/insights/what-is-phantom-power-why-do-i-need-itRead 15 October 2026Shure: a dynamic microphone does not require phantom power because it has no active electronics inside. The SM7B is a moving-coil dynamic microphone. The SM7B review at SoundGuys also lists phantom power as not required.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-sm7b-review-28438Read 15 October 2026Review spec table: phantom power not required.
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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High-pass filter, Presence boost1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis (presence boost) controls with a graphic display of the response setting. Page data lists a switchable low cut. The bass rolloff is stored as a high-pass filter. These are analog switches on the microphone.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Switches: bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis, slotted response selector switches.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026Adjust the Frequency Response Switches: flat response is the default, bass rolloff reduces the bass and presence boost brightens the mid-range.
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 inch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Swivel assembly: integrated, captive nut for ease of attachment to stand, fits 5/8 in.-27 thread. The user guide adds a brass adapter for 3/8 in stands.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026Mounting: to mount the microphone on a 3/8 in. stand, insert the included brass stand adapter. The spec sheet gives the 5/8 in.-27 thread of the swivel assembly.
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/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Internal air suspension shock isolation.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cartridge shock mount: internal air-suspension shock and vibration isolator.
Pop filter
Internal, Foam windscreen1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Highly effective pop filter eliminates the need for add-on protection. The A7WS detachable windscreen ships in the box, and the standard foam windscreen is fitted.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: highly effective pop filter. Available Models: includes foam windscreen, close-talk windscreen and locking yoke mount.
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.
Dark gray enamel aluminum and steel case with dark gray foam windscreen2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Case: dark gray enamel aluminum and steel case with dark gray foam windscreen.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026Housing: dark gray enamel aluminum and steel case with dark gray foam windscreen.
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.
Width97.4Height149.2Depth197.1mm(3.8 × 5.9 × 7.8 in)3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026Overall Dimensions drawing, page 11: 97.4 mm (3.8 in) wide in the front view, 197.1 mm (7.8 in) long and 149.2 mm (5.9 in) high in the side view. The height includes the yoke and its mount post. The microphone points along the length, so the depth is 197.1 mm. The page data lists 117 mm, 198.7 mm and 96 mm, and SoundGuys lists 190 x 148 x 96 mm. The drawing is stored.
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.
765.4g(1.7 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/Pubs/SM7B/sm7b-specification-sheet-english.pdfRead 15 October 2026Net weight 765.4 grams (1 lb, 11 oz). The user guide prints 0.764 kg and the page data prints 852 g. The sheet value is stored. SoundGuys lists 765 g.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-sm7b-review-28438Read 15 October 2026Review spec table: 765 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.
SM7B, A7WS Detachable Windscreen, RPM602 Switch Cover Plate, 31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7bRead 15 October 2026Page In the Box: 1 SM7B, 1 A7WS Detachable Windscreen and 1 RPM602 Switch Cover Plate. The user guide and the page data also list a 31A1856 5/8 in to 3/8 in thread adapter as furnished.3Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7B/en-USRead 15 October 2026Furnished accessories: RPM602 switch cover plate, A7WS large black foam windscreen and 31A1856 5/8 in to 3/8 in thread adapter.
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
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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