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Shure Super 55

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The Shure 55SH Series II, alternatively known as the Elvis mic, is one of the most iconic mics on the market. Today we’re digging into why it’s a great option for vocalists of all kinds.Read more
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Pros

  • build quality of this mic is superb
  • The power switch is easy to find and toggle
  • excellent features and best sound quality

Cons

  • It also requires a tad more gain
  • the distracting effect of accidental noises is lessened
  • There s no post-processing with the audio

Key specs

  • Stage/performance microphone
  • Supercardioid
  • Wired
  • 150 Ω
  • -53 dB
  • 60, 17000 Hz

Shure Super 55 - Pros & Cons

Shure Super 55

Pros

  • build quality of this mic is superb
  • The power switch is easy to find and toggle
  • excellent features and best sound quality
  • dependable and high-quality microphone manufacturer
  • It has a brightly crisp sound to it
  • very good for vocals
  • outstanding sound quality and clarity
  • Great clear sound and it looks great too
  • It s great for live and studio performances alike
  • great sound
  • and well worth the price

Cons

  • It also requires a tad more gain
  • the distracting effect of accidental noises is lessened
  • There s no post-processing with the audio
  • dynamic microphone doesn t require external or phantom power
  • requires a tad more gain than i am used to
  • The mic appears too hot and picks up way too much background
  • if it hasn t been exhibiting a nasty behavior on stage
  • sounds muffled and lacks transparency
  • it lacks some higher frequencies
  • there is not on or off switch on the microphone
  • isn't an on/off switch

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Shure Super 55 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStage/performance microphone
Direction typeSupercardioid
Output impedance290.0 Ω
Transducer typeDynamic
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Chrome
  • Grey
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Connectivity
Device interfaceXLR-3
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
Headphone outno
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Recording quality
Input impedance150.0 Ω
Sensitivity-53.0 dB
Frequency range60 - 17000
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Dimensions
Width2.19 in
Height3.5 in
Depth7.4 in
Weight23.14 oz
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Features
Noise reductionyes

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