Shure engineers and manufactures hundreds of pro and personal audio products. And yet, there are two microphones that have defined the Shure brand for forty years and counting.

We are devoting this issue to the legendary SM58^® and SM57 mics. You’ll learn what makes them so popular. You’ll hear side-by-side comparisons and the thrilling Drop Test. Better still, we’ll give you some troubleshooting tips, courtesy of our own Shure experts and a panel of celebrated users.