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Salesforce Spring ’26 Release

On June 13th, 2026, our Salesforce instance will get updated to the Spring ’26 release. Salesforce has 3 major releases a year. Besides a new picture with Astro showing up on the hero screen, nothing should change immediately. You’re friendly Sales Enablement group will work behind the scenes to gently turn on any new features that can help our processes.

A celebration heard ‘round the world

Shure’s 75th anniversary was a joyous expression of pride in past achievements and a declaration of confidence in the future. With events held throughout the year and across continents, the anniversary celebrations included all Shure plants and offices, generations of Associates and their families, Sales Representatives, Distribution Center principals and Distributors, endorsing artists, customers, and guests. It was a celebration that reflected the character of one of the audio industry’s most enduring companies, and it brought out the deep affection… -more-

Unidyne Model 55 Microphones – Make Your Own Paper Models

The first Unidyne microphone was shipped by Shure on April 29, 1939. To mark the 75th anniversary, on April 29, 2014, Shure released paper models of the three most popular Unidyne models. Below are links to the PDF files for printing your own. Vintage Unidyne 5555SH Series IISuper 55 Just for fun, we created an extra large version from some cardboard boxes.

Shure becomes Military Supplier-WWII

When United States Signal Corps inspectors approved the T-17 Microphone made by Shure in 1942, Shure officially “joined the Army.” The change was aptly described as “the factory taking office civilians and putting on an Army uniform.” Shure production lines were redesigned for new products and higher production levels. New equipment was installed for designing, testing, and manufacturing new products. Company policies and regulations all reflected the new military discipline. This paved the way for the Shure T-17 to roll… -more-

Finding a better way, every day

“Eliminate the negative. Simplify and improve the positive.” That was the philosophy that swept through Shure in 1946 with the introduction of Job Methods Training, or JMT. JMT was designed to “break down each job to determine why it is being done a certain way and find better ways of doing things.” It encouraged everyone in the Company to take a fresh look at how things were being done and ask: “Is there a better way?” The training was conducted… -more-

Shure Apps Tech Tip #559: The M-Series Studio Dynetic Phono Reproducer

First and foremost, the Shure M-Series tone arm with phono cartridge is a work of art. The sleek appearance is an homage to Italian Mid-Century design. Long playing [LP] records were a nascent medium in the mid-1950s when Shure developed and marketed the M-Series tone arm – a stunning blend of new technology with up-to-date style and unique operational features. Shure M-Series Studio Dynetic Phono ReproducerPhoto by Stuart Van Dorn The first M-Series model, the monophonic M16, was introduced in… -more-