Shure 55 Series II

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 their first Unidyne mic to the latest.

Features:

• Uniform cardioid pick-up pattern for maximum gain before feedback and excellent rejection of off-axis sound
• Tailored frequency response specifically shaped for speech, vocals and instrumental music
• Chrome die-cast metal construction and mechanical design resist wear and abuse
• Classic appearance, modern performance
• Shock-mounted cartridge minimizes stand transmitted noise, ensures quiet operation
• Self-tensioning swivel mount permits tilting through 45 degrees forward and 80 degrees backward
• On/Off switch
• Shure quality, ruggedness and reliability

Specifications:

• Type: Dynamic (Moving Coil)
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: EIA rated at 150 Ω (270 Ω actual)
• Sensitivity: at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage, -58.0 dBV/Pa[1]
• Polarity: Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Housing: Chrome-plated die casting
• Includes: 1 95A2050 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter
• Weight: 0.624 kg / 1.37 lb