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.

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…

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

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!

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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.

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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…

In-Ear Monitoring: Why use personal monitor systems? Learn the basics about Sound volume, mobility on stage, stereo monitoring, gain before feedback,…

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…

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.

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…

Shure Drum Mastery: A series of workshops from drum professional Darren Ashford to help you gain additional knowledge about drumming and drum miking

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's meticulous attention to durability can be traced back to World War II when Shure Brothers Incorporated became one of the prime suppliers of m…

Here's a little history for you. Did you know that the first practical wireless microphone for performers was the Shure Vagabond 88? First introduced…

Congratulations to: Andrew Wilson who is the lucky winner of a brand new set of SE535's.

The Shure wireless catalog is growing, which is great news because it means more options. By the same token, if you're shopping for a wireless system…

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Shure Unidyne Microphone (29th April 1939). When the unidyne 55 was introduced, it was the first single eleme…

Shure products have been known for quality, reliability, and durability for many decades.

There can't be many microphones which are still causing a buzz 36 years after being introduced but the SM7B is certainly one of them.

Few fields have undergone such radical change as journalism has in recent years. In a time of upheaval, only one thing is certain: The future of news…

Honest and often raw, video blogs – or vlogs – on YouTube are drawing bigger audiences than many television programs. But is success threatening to m…

Once the domain of bedroom broadcasters, podcasts aren’t just for shut-ins anymore. As performing before real audiences becomes more popular, Shure e…

Did Prince once nearly ruin his legendary live show? What’s it like working with Björk? Hear the stories behind the sounds: Shure Signal Path podcast

Smells Like Van Spirit – Update from the Road Searching for Europe’s best street musicians in his trusty VW bus, Marten Berger is now four months int…

Marten Berger is on the road searching for Europe’s best street musicians.

Marten Berger is living and recording in a converted VW bus on his quest to find the Continent’s most talented buskers.

Marten Berger is about to embark upon an epic road trip to find Europe’s best street musicians.

Rebooting the popular Call for Legends contest, Shure in 2016 once again offered up-and-coming bands a chance to play at the Montreux Jazz Festival. …

The Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition showcases up-and-coming vocal talents from around the world. The contest takes place each year during the l…

The Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition showcases up-and-coming vocal talents from around the world. The contest takes place each year during the l…

Anyone willing to pick up a microphone can call themselves a singer these days. Many up-and-coming artists can even belt out a great tune or two. But…

The Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition showcases up-and-coming vocal talents from around the world. The contest takes place each year during the l…

Being in a band takes dedication and lots of hard work. Many musicians toil away for years waiting for their shot at the big time. So Shure in 2013 d…

In 2014, nine talented singers were invited to take part in the semi-finals on July 11 at the Petit Théâtre at the Montreux Palace Hotel. The jury, h…

The beautiful thing about a well-crafted song is how it holds up to new interpretation. A good remix highlights good songwriting, so everyone at Shur…

Let’s be honest, drummers don’t always get the glory they deserve. But where would the world’s greatest bands be without someone to lock in the beat?…

The story of the SM58® Vocal Microphone is a singular story of the right technology in the right hands at the right time. Today, the sound quality an…

Jim Riley on his live miking set-up: "My choice of microphones is something that is very important to me. Choosing the right microphones will help yo…

Kenny Aronoff is one of the world's most influential and in-demand drummers. He has toured and/or recorded with such artists as The Smashing Pumpkins…

For more than 20 years, Dave Weckl has developed and maintained a reputation among fans, peers, and the international music community as one of the g…

Simonne is an artist, scientific researcher, model, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. For her, music, science, and humanitarian effort…

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To date Korn have released an extremely impressive eleven studio albums. You could never accuse them of standing still, and their long career has see…

It’s been the most spectacular of journeys, from a place in time when John Grant feared he’d never make music again or escape a life of addiction, to…

It is only when you stumble across a songwriter whose lyrics both sound and read like poetry that you realise just what you are missing out on the re…

Hailing from the San Fernando Valley, HAIM consists of, “Three sisters, and a mister” that has been shaking things up in the city of Los Angeles. It…

Charlie Puth's debut album 'Nine Track Mind' was released in January 2016. It is worth swiftly looking back at the extraordinary ride this multi-tale…

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Throughout her remarkable career, which spans over a quarter century, Krauss has remained grounded and real. Deeply introspective as an artist, she’s…

Megadeth began in 1983 with its roots in thrash metal, a genre that its founder, singer/songwriter and guitarist Dave Mustaine helped pioneer. Mustai…