SM58-lighter than PG?

[rankmanugly]

i bought a SM58 off ebay brand new in the box. It all appears fine and seems like the real deal. i have a PG48 also and the deal is, the PG seems like it has a stronger casing all over. it is much heavier and feels much sturdier.
Is this how it should be? And the SM58's mic cable where it enters the 3 pin on the mic is only plastic.
is this a real one?
thanks

[mshilarious]

According to Shure, the SM58 is 298g, the PG48 is 314g Dunno about the cable, but it's just a cable

[alexforcefive]

Hi

Shure mics don't come boxed with Shure brand mic leads. If your mic came with a cable, it'll just be something the seller threw in as an added bonus or incentive. I wouldn't take it as an indication that your product is a knock-off just because the lead is poor quality. Does your microphone look like this?

[rankmanugly]

no its not the lead that made me wary.
the on off switch seems tinnier than the PG also. i just assumed it would be stronger and sturdier. buti'm pretty sure its fine
cheers

[Mark7]

On off switch!?

[rankmanugly]

yeh, you can get them with an on/off switch. this one is raised above the casing while the switch on the PG58 is below the casing

[Mark7]

Ahh.

Well I never knew that

[rankmanugly]

yep. a quick check of both the shure website and my actual mic how it does.
model SM58S comes with on off switch for $8 more.
see http://www.shure.com/microphones/models/sm58.asp

my shure box actually says SM58SK and came with a shure mic cable in the box.
i can post a pic if the recording buffs are curious

[mshilarious]

Originally Posted by rankmanugly

yep. a quick check of both the shure website and my actual mic how it does.
model SM58S comes with on off switch for $8 more.
see http://www.shure.com/microphones/models/sm58.asp

my shure box actually says SM58SK and came with a shure mic cable in the box.
i can post a pic if the recording buffs are curious

Yep, I've used the switched SM58S, no issue there. It's a solid switch, I don't think it will give you problems. And yes, there are Shure mics supplied with cables, most people buy the SM58LC version where "LC" stands for "less cable"