The Shure 55SH Series II is a Unidyne cardioid dynamic microphone boasting a classic look and vocal-tailored sound for recording sessions, live stage applications, and on-camera use. The dynamic cartridge is shock mounted to impede handling noise and vibrations transferred through your mic stand. The implementation of a cardioid polar pattern minimizes pickup of off-axis noise and ambience, yielding higher gain before feedback and attenuated stage bleed.
The mic delivers a frequency response of 50 Hz to 15 kHz with a gentle presence boost peaking at approximately 6.5 kHz. Its XLR 3-pin output ensures compatibility with most mixer inputs, microphone preamps, and portable PA systems. An on/off switch is provided for convenient muting of the mic between speeches or performances. The attached, self-tensioning, 5/8"-27 thread swivel mount can be tilted up to 45 degrees forward and 80 degrees backward. Chrome die-cast metal construction provides tour-worthy durability.
With it's obviously vintage leaning looks, the SH55 UNIDYNE II offers you the modern performance that you expect from a Shure microphone. Like some of Shure's other classic designs, the SH55 UNIDYNE II has a voice tailored for speech, and other vocals with a very present top end. And it even works great on instruments, really helping them cut through a dense mix.
Since this mic is designed to rule a loud stage, the SH55 UNIDYNE II was designed with a cardioid polar pattern. That makes sure it's getting your vocals out to your audience, without also sending out the loud din of the rest of your band's sound bleeding through. It'll give you just what you want, and none of what you don't.
