RESPECT @JuleKucera !!! Thank you for sharing this.
Say, may I ask one question?
Shure dynamic mics are notorious for needing lots of gain. Does your Scarlett (I think that’s what you are using as an audio interface) give you the gain you need to get the levels you need without needing to boost the levels in post production?
@Jey great question. I’m currently recording without the Scarlett. I have to turn the gain knob up just shy of as far as it will go to get enough gain. It’s sufficient as long as I also have the “air” button pressed.
Hmmm thought that might be the case. Shure dynamic mics NEED gain!!! 
Well if you are happy with everything then that’s superb and don’t change a thing.
If you want to experiment (and even using the Scarlett isn’t hot enough) then an additional inline pre-amp that can boost the gain without adding noise might be something to checkout. It is not cheap though. The usual solution is the Cloudlifter.
There are other brands that do the same.
Otherwise when you next upgrade your audio interface then chose one that can supply more gain.
Sorry, just to be clear- you don’t have to do anything as your show sounds fab as it is. I’m just suggesting stuff to check out when you are reviewing. The SM58 is a fab mic but it needs something that can supply gain for us podcasters.
@Jey I made a mistake!! I am using the Scarlett but am not using the cloudlifter. I think I will try plugging in the cloudlifter and lowering the gain on the scarlett to see what I think. I don’t like that I currently don’t have much leeway, since the scarlett has to be set at almost max gain.
It’s a good investment @JuleKucera and I think you will be pleased. But hey, please let us know how it works out. I love hearing real-world results. Good luck.
Thanks, @Jey. I used it when I had my AT headset mic and it was essential. The Sweetwater tech suggested that if I don’t need the cloudlifter, then don’t use it. But, it’s good to test different options and I have it, so I might as well. I’ll let you know what I learn.
@Jey , I hooked up the cloudlifter tonight, turned on the 48v button, and turned off the Air button. The test recording sounds richer than my other recordings–I think it’s because there’s less noise. I’m going to keep it this way. (I almost gave away my cloudlifter and am glad I didn’t.)
If you want to hear the test recording (it’s for the audio editor for my audiobook–he’ll be much faster than me), it’s here.
Oh, that’s a great recording. Rich sound and clean as a whistle. Thank you for sharing @JuleKucera.
(Lovely passage too!)
Thanks, @Jey. And thanks for asking about the gain. Without your question, I might not have tested adding in the Cloudlifter.
As for the passage–it’s from my memoir about gaining/losing my husband.This one is going to have parts that are difficult to record! 
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