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55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
55SH Series II

Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
Represent the broadcasting golden age or sing with the swagger of the birth of rock n’ roll. The legendary 55SH Series II fits the part perfectly.
A cardioid microphone has the most sensitivity at the front and is least sensitive at the back. This isolates it from unwanted ambient sound and gives much more resistance to feedback than omnidirectional microphones. This makes a cardioid microphone particularly suitable for loud stages.
To capture sound, dynamic microphones use a diaphragm, a voice coil and a magnet. The rear of the diaphragm is attached to the voice coil, which is surrounded by a magnetic field. The sound picked up by the diaphragm moves the voice coil in this magnetic field and generates the electrical signal; an electrical representation of the picked up sound. They can handle extremely high sound pressure levels and are largely unaffected by extreme temperatures or humidity.
A microphone with tailored frequency response is usually designed to enhance a sound source in a particular application. For instance, a microphone may have a peak in the 2 – 8 kHz range to increase intelligibility for live vocals.
3 Pin XLR: The circular 3-pin XLR connector is an industry standard for balanced audio signals.
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If you want to capture a classic look, you need the gear to match the genre. Nothing completes the style quite like the 55SH Series II, a microphone that has been gripped by legends for decades. Others may imitate, but none can duplicate the form and function standards Shure has held from our first Unidyne mic to our latest.

Main Features

  • Classic appearance, modern performance
  • Frequency response tailored for speech, vocals and instrumental music
  • Cardioid directional pattern for optimum performance in adverse acoustic environments
  • Shock-mounted cartridge minimizes stand-transmitted noise, ensures quiet operation
  • Rugged die cast casing for reliability under rigorous conditions
  • Self-tensioning swivel mount, permits tilting through 45 degrees forward and 80 degrees backward

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Description

What is the 55SH Series II best suited to?

The Shure 55SH Series II is suited specifically to vocal applications. Therefore, typically live performance, public address as well as for broadcasting, recording, and sound applications where a stand-mounted microphone with a classic look is desirable.

What type of polar pattern does the 55SH Series II have?

A cardioid (unidirectional) polar pickup pattern is employed to minimize sound pickup from the rear of the microphone. This allows the Model 55SH Series II to be used in close proximity to loudspeakers without creating feedback problems, and it can perform under adverse acoustic conditions where omnidirectional microphones cannot.

Furnished Accessories

Amount Part Title
1 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter Part 95A2050

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Specs

Technical specifications

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Weight:
624 g
Height x Width x Depth:
188.0 × 55.6 × 77.8 mm
Frequency Response:
50 Hz – 15 kHz
Frequency Response:
Tailored
Sensitivity:
-58.00 dBV/Pa – 1.25 mV/Pa
Transducer Type:
Dynamic
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid
Switchable low cut:
No
Connectors:
3 Pin XLR
Attenuator:
No
Interchangeable Capsule:
No
Main Functionality:
Performance
Headphone Output:
No
Frequency Response Curve Image:
Shure Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone Frequency Response Curve Image

Downloads

Educational Publications

The Shure Unidyne Microphone Story (en)
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4.03 MB

Brochures

Shure Classic Microphones Brochure (en)
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700 KB

User Guides

55SH-II User Guide (en)
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R115 User Guide (en)
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Optional accessories

faq

Does it have a switch?

Yes.

How does it differ to the Super55?

The Super55 uses a different capsule and doesn´t offer an on / off switch.

Is it the same as an SM58?

The capsule used for 55SH is different to the one of the SM58.
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