Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
Model 55SH Series II User Guide
Features
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Classic appearance, modern performance
Frequency response tailored for speech, vocals and in-
strumental music
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Cardioid directional pattern for optimum performance in
adverse acoustic environments
Shock–mounted cartridge minimizes stand-transmitted
noise, ensures quiet operation
Rugged die cast case and mechanical design for reli-
ability under rigorous conditions
Self-tensioningswivel mount, permits tilting through 45_
forward and 80_ backward
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz (See Figure 1)
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GENERAL
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The Model 55SH Series II provides the Shure classic
UNlDYNE II design coupled with modern acoustic compo-
nents to meet today’s performance standards. This micro-
phone is excellent for vocal pickup with its characteristic
Shure presence peak.
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TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
The 55SH Series II has a cardioid (unidirectional) polar
pickup pattern that minimizes 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.
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional), uniform with frequency, sym-
metrical about axis (see Figure 2)
The 55SH Series II has a low-impedance balanced out-
putdesignedforconnectiontomicrophoneinputsratedat75
to 300 ohms. The microphone features a cartridge shock
mount to reduce stand noise, an On/Off switch, and an at-
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tached, self-tensioning, / ”–27 thread swivel mount.
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This microphone is ideal for public address or theater–
stagesoundsystems, aswellasforbroadcasting, recording,
andothersoundapplicationswhereastand-mountedmicro-
phone with a classic look is desirable.
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
FIGURE 2
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This microphone design is a registered trademark of
Shure Brothers Incorporated.
Printed in U.S.A.
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