Shure 55SH Series II Unidyne: The Ultimate Vocal Microphone for Stage Performances
For decades, the Shure 55SH Series II Unidyne has been an iconic presence on stage. Its signature satin chrome-plated die-cast casing offers a pure vintage look and feel, while modern acoustic components ensure it meets today's performance standards. This microphone is a dream for vocalists, delivering an outstanding vocal pickup with its characteristic Shure presence peak.
The 55SH Series II features a cardioid (unidirectional) polar pickup pattern, minimizing rear sound pickup. This allows it to be used near loudspeakers without feedback issues and perform well in adverse acoustic conditions where omnidirectional microphones struggle.
Key Features
- • Classic look, modern performance
- • Tailored frequency response for speech, vocals, and instrumental music
- • Cardioid pattern for great performance in tough acoustic settings
- • Shock-mounted cartridge reduces stand noise, ensures quiet operation
- • Rugged casing for reliability on stage
- • Self-tensioning swivel mount, tilts 45 degrees forward and 80 degrees backward
Specifications:
- Type: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid (unidirectional), uniform with frequency, symmetrical about axis
- Impedance: Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (270 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated at 75 to 300 ohms
The Shure 55SH Series II Unidyne Vocal Microphone is perfect for stage performers. Its classic look combined with modern performance makes it a great choice. Whether you're a professional singer or a budding musician, this microphone will enhance your vocals. It has a cardioid polar pattern, which is great for minimizing background noise. The frequency response is tailored for speech, vocals, and instrumental music. It's shock-mounted to reduce noise and has a rugged casing for reliability. The self-tensioning swivel mount allows for easy adjustment. Technical specs include: Type - Dynamic, Frequency Response - 50 to 15,000 Hz, Polar Pattern - Cardioid (unidirectional), Impedance - Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (270 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated at 75 to 300 ohms.
