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Shure offer a range of cymbal and drum microphones and drum microphone sets. Whether you need a drum microphone for the stage or the studio, for kick…

Guitar and bass wireless systems from Shure cater for beginners to touring professionals no matter what the budget. If you want complete freedom on s…

Shure instrument microphones are the industry standard offering legendary sound quality and reliability. Whether you need an instrument microphone fo…

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Ceiling array microphone technology can help to overcome a number of sound quality issues in a variety of conference and presentation spaces. Besides…

As a freelance sound engineer, I’ve spent a considerable portion of my time specializing in hiding mics on performers for theatrical events and broad…

In a world where spectrum is shrinking and there are more wireless channels on air than ever before, audio engineers face an increasingly tough time …

Conference calls can help make a good impression. Before important calls, use these tips to ensure your conference call audio is the best it can be.

We have all experienced our voice echoing through laptop and meeting room speakers or headphones during a video conference with clients or colleagues…

AV professionals face the challenge of creating quality corporate and campus audio solutions on a low budget. The new P300 can help.

Richard Knott writes about the two topics that he noticed being discussed at InfoComm 2017.

The technology of building design and of the conference systems we install in them have both changed significantly since architect Louis Sullivan coi…

Feedback is an annoying and potentially damaging squealing or humming sound that can be extremely distracting during a meeting. If the feedback in a …

A video conferencing system with high-quality audio that allows people to work effectively wherever they may be and collaborate with employees, suppl…

What can businesses do to ensure employees are able to stay in contact with colleagues and work efficiently with remote teams across the globe?

You’re using high quality microphones in an acoustically treated boardroom, so in theory you should have the best conference sound available. So why …

There was a very warm and fuzzy feeling on the floor of ISE this year, as several manufacturers announced compatibly with third-party hardware and so…

ZOE MILTON, stage sound engineer and Administrator at the ASD, the UK's Association of Sound Designers, reflects on how improvements in wireless micr…

Guitar tech, Pjay Johnson (Busted, McFly, John Newman) walks us through his five top tips every guitar tech should know.

We explore digital wireless tech by learning about what modern RF experts think of the trend towards more digital systems and the potential benefits.

Shure UK Sr. Applications Engineer demonstrates the application benefits of handheld, boundary, gooseneck, lapel and ceiling array microphones and ho…

Shure UK Sr. Applications Engineer Tom Colman explains signal-to-noise ratio and how microphone placement can help eliminate distracting sounds heard…

Shure UK Sr. Applications Engineer Tom Colman highlights how improving boardroom acoustics can enhance communication and collaboration during A/V con…

Shure Systems UK Sales and Product Engineer Stuart Stephens explains boardroom acoustics and how to get the best meeting sound... Modern conference …

Feltech Key Account Director Nevil Bounds addresses challenges of getting good sound in the workplace...

Loyal users know that this rugged and reliable mic sounds great. But many may not know some of the fascinating history and technical facts about it.

The following post on wireless audio antenna placement is a guest contribution from Alex Milne of RF Venue, Inc — a US based manufacturer of innovati…

Shure Conference Manager Kevin Beazley discusses the latest trends and what to consider when choosing a discussion system. Sound reinforcement system…

One of the most common decisions facing musicians is the choice between a wired and wireless microphone. Owning a mic at all is a big step for a musi…

At this year's NAMM show, we launched our first all-new dynamic microphone for nearly 50 years — the KSM8 Dualdyne.

Cloud computing was a subject that hovered over the discussions on the floor of this year's UCExpo. While several panellists argued whether the futur…

When it comes to wireless audio signal quality, nothing is more important than maintaining excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

For more than 90 years, Shure has provided the world with ground-breaking technology and innovative audio solutions. In 1939, we developed the Unidyn…

One size does not fit all in corporate, civic and institutional applications where speech intelligibility in meetings and conferences is so critical.…

The Shure KSM8 Dualdyne is the world's first dual diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone - a ground-breaking feat of engineering that essentially reve…

Tom Colman from Shure UK's Systems Group explains how antenna diversity can eliminate interference in your wireless microphone system Interference…

The world's first sound isolating electrostatic earphones are now upon us in the form of the KSE1500's.

We may have already told you once or twice but we'll remind you again......Shure are currently running a European Wide Vocal Mastery Competition!

In our increasingly digital world, traditional AV departments are disappearing from organizations. In many cases, responsibility for these functions …

Tom Colman from Shure UK's Systems Group gives a concise description of antenna distribution and its practical use with wireless microphone systems.

All singers have artists they look up to and are influenced by. However, in the extremely competitive world of music the best way to stand out is to …

We all have a friend or know someone who owns an expensive guitar in their collection and treats it like a fine wine or a classic sports car, taking …

Guitarists have a reputation for major contribution to volume wars on-stage and in the studio. This reputation is perhaps personified in that famous …

Here's a tip you can put into action today that will immediately improve your audio endeavours across the board: Inputs are more important than outpu…

Microphones are used to capture or reinforce a particular sound. The challenge for an engineer is to select the right microphone for their applicatio…

As briefly described in our post on microphone basics, mic directionality can be classified as three distinct types: omnidirectional, unidirectional,…

We've all been there; you turn up for the show, you logically set up your gear, you're ready for sound check, and then it hits you - that sinking fee…

Welcome to the final part in our series. To finish our drum recording tuition, Jay walks trough the process of bringing an entire kit together.

In the audio world, few debates raise blood pressure levels more than the analogue vs digital question. Audio enthusiasts will argue the topic for ho…

Welcome back. Today we're going to look at one of the most important factors in bringing a drum kit recording together. In any recording where multip…

Recently, Ofcom approved plans for white space devices to share radio spectrum with digital TV and wireless microphones. Although we knew it was comi…

Welcome to part 4. Compression is the most misunderstood, but also incredibly powerful tools at our disposal. Once again, we're joined by engineer Ja…

Welcome to part 3. By this point in the game, you've finished recording your drums, and you're well on the way to creating a polished mix.

Wireless microphones are essential to the modern production values we're all accustomed too. And while wireless systems have freed performers from th…

In part 1 of our recording drums series, we looked at how to set up and mic your drums. For part 2, we're moving to the mix.

When professional wireless mic systems were first introduced in 1953, they were intended to replace a typical 20 foot microphone cable.

A fear of signal drop outs or system failure are common reasons for not making the switch to wireless. In truth, almost all wireless failures are com…

The electric guitar is the most successful and widely adopted instrument in modern popular music. In fact, a recent study shows that the electric gui…

Whether it's friends and politics or beer and wine, there are some things in life that should never mix.

A full drum kit can be one the most difficult instruments to record successfully. It requires a great deal of patience and a skilful drummer to achie…

The most overused jargon in wireless microphones explained... Wireless microphones are still a relatively new technology and have adopted certain ter…

For the overwhelming majority of recorded music – particularly pop music – vocals are both the lead and the finishing touch of your musical maste…

There is no such thing as a one size fits all microphone. If such a device were to exist, it would have to tick a lot of boxes; so many, that it woul…

Who would have guessed that in an era when Apple's iTunes has sold over 35 billion songs to 800 million customers (and counting), the market for old-…

Bass is the backbone of your music, and in many cases particularly with more modern styles the whole metaphorical house would collapse without it.

Remember that time you had a great live sound experience with wedge monitors? You could hear all your cues without turning up the volume to eleven. T…

From live performance to big events, corporate conferences to your local house of worship, wireless microphones and in-ear monitor systems are now st…

So you've decided a digital wireless system is right for you. But which system should you buy?

The human voice is extremely complex. Man made instruments, such as the piano, flute or even the guitar, can be emulated through sampling and synthes…

Reproducing the sound of an acoustic guitar presents a different set of challenges to that of an electric guitar.

As a phono cartridge designed specifically for audiophile hi-fi, the Shure M97xE features the option to engage a specialist dynamic stabilizer when t…

Vintage records from the early 1900's are different to the familiar vinyl records used today. They are made from a brittle material which uses a shel…

First introduced 50 years ago, the M44-7 intended to meet requirements for the high-end audiophile market.

Recording vocals in a room with less than ideal acoustics can be tricky. If any undesirable sounding room reflections make it back into your micropho…

Cheaper, consumer grade earphones/headphones might work for casual listening applications, but when it's time to record your music, every detail matt…

Earphones and headphones often come with some fairly intimidating spec sheets. This can make choosing the right model for you a little daunting.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a band that hasn't used the celebrated SM57 at least somewhere in their career.

The pneumatic shockmount featured in Shure microphones, is an essential, but often misunderstood piece of audio engineering.

The Shure SM57 is quite possibly the most popular and widely used microphone to record electric guitars. The frequency response and presence peak hel…

There are microphone myths just like there are urban myths. And their longevity rivals Bigfoot, Nessie and that mysterious Roswell incident in 1947.

The subject of wired vs wireless for guitar is a much-debated topic. Opinions vary on how both setups can affect your tone, but the issue is really m…

It can be difficult to get excited about a wireless system. It's one of those crucial pieces of kit used by gigging musicians that your audience is u…

Welcome to part 2 of our 10 recording tips for electric guitar players. In part one we looked at our first 5 tips to get you on the road to success.

Recording your own music can seem daunting as there are many different ways to go about it and the technology can feel like a big learning curve.

It's a fact of life. If you use your microphone on stage you will inevitably dent the grill at some point. This could be perceived as a bad thing, or…

In light of Neil Young's PonoMusic, we look at high-res audio, the importance of headphones, and how you're only as good as the weakest link in your …

To kick start a new blog series featuring unconventional studio techniques, we recently put an SM57 in a bucket of water and placed it next to the ki…

At Shure UK we recently read a Sound on Sound article about John Newman & Ant Whiting utilising some unusual recording techniques to produce Newman's…

High quality headphones make mixing more accurate or listening to music more enjoyable. There are two distinct varieties of headphones available: clo…

Regular followers of this blog will be familiar with similar FAQ posts, including: describing the differences between the SM58 & SM57

For years, the most common method of micing tom-toms has been to use a dynamic microphone. Over time, however, the introduction of purpose-built, dis…

Getting a great kick drum sound can be difficult, and how you choose to mic and mix your drums depends on the genre of music. For popular music style…

Songwriting is somewhat of a dark art. Every successful songwriter will continually work to hone their craft, develop new tricks, and look at their p…

When it comes to micing a snare drum, the SM57 has pretty much dominated for the best part of 50 years. The SM57 adds just the right amount of low-en…

A turntable MUST NOT connect to an input labelled as "AUX", "TAPE", "CD, or "TUNER." This is because the phono cartridge signal must be amplified and…

Phantom power, sounds funny, doesn't it? If you're new to home recording, this term can be confusing.

It's a common misconception that Shure earphones "lack bass". In reality, less than 1% of earphones returned to Shure service for "lack of bass" are …

Shure are committed to providing customers with high-quality products. We want to ensure you can obtain the genuine article and avoid disappointment.…

Last month, Shure highlighted new products at NAMM in California, including: GLXD16, SE846 earphones, and the SRH1540 headphones.

The difference between sound isolating and noise cancelling designs is understandably confusing. The terms sound quite similar don't they?

Recently, Shure released the new SRH1540 premium closed back headphones. The new model complements our existing closed back range, which includes SRH…

Imagine a summit meeting with hundreds of delegates from across the globe. They are seated behind desk-mounted microphones and many are wearing heads…

It's a regular comment from well-known recording engineers - 'we just recorded using a 58'.

"Receiver antennas are one of the most misunderstood areas of wireless microphone operation."

It's difficult to give a simple answer to this question. The truth is, it's rather like asking "how long will my new car tires last" and like most th…

Let's face it, after hours of use vocal microphones are loaded with germs, saliva, and other bodily effusions. It is bad enough when the mic is regul…

If you're in the market for high-end earphones – or just curious – the new SE846 can hardly be missed.

Having recently compared the classic SM58 with a Beta58, it seems logical to progress forward with further comparisons.

Our technical team here at Shure UK are regularly asked to describe the difference between our classicSM58 and its closely related cousin, the Beta58.

Here's a bit of lighthearted Friday fun. Top Five Microphone Mistakes.

Have you ever wondered which microphone is best for you? It's possibly the most commonly asked question by musicians and in many ways - one of the mo…

Microphones come in a variety of shapes that determine their ideal field of application.

Are you confused by line level versus mic level? Well, you’re not alone. We’re often asked to explain the difference. Simply stated, these both refer…

Learn the basics about Sound volume, mobility on stage, stereo monitoring, gain before feedback, portability and other topics about wireless stage m…

View the role of each component in delivering the SM58’s reliable sound quality and combat-ready ruggedness.

The SM58, descendant of the 565, is the studio sound solution that decimated the toughest problems in live sound.

Shure earphones are not worn in the same style as headphones or standard earbuds. To enjoy the superior sound isolation and audio quality of your ear…

Shure Drum Mastery Part 1: Vidseo Workshop on Drumming Techniques from drum professional Darren Ashford

The Vocal Mastery is a series of workshops videos with ACM (www.acm.ac.uk/) vocal teachers Jono McNeill and Erika Footman to help you improve your si…

Application, environment and sound. This article shows you how to use these criteria to find the best microphone for you.

The polar pattern of a microphone is the sensitivity to sound relative to the direction or angle from which the sound arrives, or easier worded how w…

The transducer is the heart of the microphone. It converts sound into an electricalsignal. The two most common transducer types are Dynamic and Conde…

The frequency response is the output level or sensitivity of a microphone over its operating range from lowest to highest frequencies.