Top 12 Cool Shure 55 Photos

The Shure 55 model is possibly the most iconic microphone in history. In-fact you’d be hard pressed not to see this legendary design throughout many historical events, from Elvis taking the stage to Martin Luther King – Shure’s 55 model microphone has truly played its part in history. So, with this in mind, it’s little wonder why the design continues to inspire enthusiasts and musicians to this day.

A Shure 55 Picture Tells a Thousand Words

At Shure UK, we think the best way to demonstrate the 55 models iconic status is through the many forms and functions this legendary design has been incorporated into. So here it is, in no particular order – our top Shure 55 images……

1. Lego 55sh – perhaps the best use of lego ever?

Shure 55SH – Still the Worlds Most Recognisable Microphone

55sh Desk Model Proudly Displayed at the Shure UK Office

Having read a recent article detailing the history of Shure’s 55 Model, I was reminded of just how iconic this microphone is. The Shure 55 model is in-fact so iconic, that when I describe Shure to non-musical friends in my local, they are often more aware of the so called “Elvis Mic” than the Shure brand itself.

Developed in the 1930′s, the Shure 55 Model was both beautiful and revolutionary – being the first microphone to feature a single dynamic element and delivering the worlds first truly directional polar pattern. The design is called UNIDYNE (short for Unidirectional Dynamic), and forms the basis for Shure’s Legendary SM58. The 58 is now the worlds most popular microphone, but due to vintage appeal, Shure still manufacture microphones based on the classic 55 design 74 years later – truly timeless.

Many enthusiasts love the design so much, they keep old models as desk ornaments, and on a more curious note – take a look at our previous post on a computer design based on the 55 Model – just one example of why this microphone remains the most recognisable in the world.

Current 55 Models

Shure 55sh: Featuring a signature satin chrome-plated die-cast casing for pure vintage look and feel.

Shure Supper 55: Combining the vintage design of the original icon, with a contemporary upgrade in audio performance.

Do you have an interesting 55 model story? We would love you to share your stories or pictures in the comment box below.

Shure UK Facebook & Photo Caption Competition

We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new Shure UK Facebook page, which is now live and active. At Shure UK, we recognise the importance of social media in helping us better communicate with our customers. Facebook is the first stage of development for a more effective social media presence in the UK, and I would like to invite you to join in the conversation and “like” our page at the following link: Shure UK Facebook Page

On Facebook, you will be able to keep up to date with news, competitions, and promotions relevant to Shure in the UK, as well as getting involved with the Shure community. We are delighted to see some great contributions already, which include some amazing photos from the Olympic ceremonies, and some great submissions from musicians and artists.

Celebrate & Win a 55sh I-Phone Cover

On behalf of Shure UK, thank you for your continued support. To celebrate, why not enter the photo caption competition on our Facebook page. To enter, simply like us on Facebook, and submit a picture of your Shure mic along with a short paragraph telling us why you love your microphone using the competition app at the following link: CLICK HERE. The best 10 will be rewarded with a free i-phone 4/4s cover in the style of a classic Shure 55sh microphone.

The deadline is November 6th 2012 and is restricted to UK addresses only – all paragraphs should be emailed to: social@shuredistribution.co.uk

Best of luck, and we look forward to your submissions.

Shure & The Music Producers Guild Awards 2011

When we were contacted by the Music Producers Guild in 2009 to be part of this new organisation, we jumped at the chance. The MPG is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to celebrate the often unknown heroes of music; from  music producers to engineers, mixers and re-mixers.

The Awards themselves take place in February and the shortlist has just been announced.

We are proud sponsors of the Live Music Production category, and are happy to see long time Shure users The Who in the shortlist. It is also great to see other Shure users in the Shortlist too,   including Simon Gogerly – we wish him luck!

…the actual Awards themselves are provided by Shure – and they are a special limited edition Gold version of our 55SH microphone.

I’ll be attending the awards so hope to take a few backstage pictures – keep your eye on the blog!