Shure SM58 vs RODE NT1
Winner Shure SM58 has the higher overall owner score (4.5) in our data.
| Shure SM58 | RODE NT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Owner sentiment | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Recommendations | 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Value | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| Owner comments | 26 | 8 |
| Price snapshot | $99.00 (price as of 2026-11-07) | $223.00 (price as of 2026-11-07) |
Specs (shared fields)
| Shure SM58 | RODE NT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | USB |
| Connector Type | XLR | USB, XLR |
| Special Feature | On/Off Switch | Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone |
| Compatible Devices | Audio Mixer | Audio Interface, Audio Mixer, Camera, Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional |
| Audio Sensitivity | 54.5 db | 45 db |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only | Condenser Microphone |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
| Number of Batteries | Unknown batteries required. | 1 12V batteries required. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 db | 80 db |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 4000 hertz | 192 KHz |
Where owner praise diverges
Owners praise the Shure SM58 more for background noise, and the RODE NT1 more for nothing distinct.
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