Superlux Top 258

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Superlux Top 258

Superlux

Top 258

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Product Info

Article Number: 388449
Brand: Superlux
Model: Top 258
Price: $49.50

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The Superlux Top 258 is a workhorse mic – a surprisingly capable performer for the money. It's perfect for gigging musicians, podcasters, or anyone needing a reliable, directional mic for vocals or instruments without spending a fortune. Don't expect boutique quality, but for the price, the performance is remarkable.

Product Description

  • Superlux Top 258
  • Vocal Microphone
  • Dynamic
  • Directional characteristic: Super-cardioid
  • Frequency range: 50 - 16
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 300 Ω
  • Sensitivity: -54 dBV/pa (2.0mV/pa)
  • Peak SPL: 150dB
  • Low-Mid Boost 60-240 Hz
  • Flat mesh head
  • Black body
  • Also suitable for string and percussion instruments
  • Incl. microphone clip
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust die-cast metal body resists stage abuse.
  • • Supercardioid pattern excels at isolating vocals in noisy environments.
  • • Low-mid boost adds warmth and presence to thin instruments.
  • • Excellent value; performance punches far above its price point.
CONS
  • • High sensitivity can be problematic with loud sources without careful gain staging.
  • • Supercardioid pattern demands precise mic placement to avoid off-axis coloration.
  • • Lacks the refined detail of more premium dynamic microphones.

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Key Features

Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 - 16,000 Hz
Sensitivity -54 dBV/pa (2.0mV/pa)
Impedance 300 Ω
Connector XLR
Weight 340 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM58 is more versatile, but the 258’s supercardioid pattern offers better isolation; the SM58’s sound is a bit more neutral.
It can be a blessing or a curse – useful for adding warmth to acoustic instruments, but may need EQ to tame it on vocals.
Yes, it can handle percussion, but its sensitivity means you’ll need to be careful with levels and potentially use a pad to avoid distortion.

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