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When the SM58 debuted in 1966, the connector end of the mic was different from the current design. Below, note how the 1966 handle diameter suddenly diminishes to match the diameter of the mating XLR connector. SM58 with original handle design, 1966 Enlarged original SM58 handle and XLR connection, 1966 The rationale for this industrial design choice was a mystery. It seemed like too much effort simply to have the mic handle match the XLR diameter; pieces of this puzzle… -more-

Behind some of the most recognized products in the world are people who are the most respected in their fields. From Shure’s first Chief Engineer, Ralph Glover, who helped pioneer Shure’s Two-Button Carbon Microphone, to the Shure Blue Ribbon product development teams initiated in the 1990s, the Company has recruited, developed, and championed talented people in acoustic design, digital and radio frequency technology, research, and engineering. Shure engineers (left to right) Ernie Seeler, Johann Von Leer, and Lee Gunter conduct… -more-

With the continued interest in phonograph records, Tech Tip readers may be interested in how vinyl discs are manufactured. The techniques have remained essentially the same for decades. Vinyl LP pressing plant, The Netherlands Here are short educational films from RCA Victor about vinyl recordings: Related information: Timeline of the V15 phono cartridge 1978 Phono Seminar White Paper Illustration of the interior of a phonograph cartridge Introducing Hi-Fi Stereo Sound 1978 Shure High-Fidelity catalog Record Pressing Plant in Nashville Arcana… -more-

On January 17, 1990, at the age of 88, Sidney N. Shure joined the luminaries of rock and roll when his handprints and signature were added to Hollywood’s RockWalk® on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. The RockWalk is a museum and sidewalk gallery that recognizes performers, innovators, and manufacturers who have made significant contributions to rock and roll. The gallery features honoree handprints and signatures embedded in terrazzo. The gallery began in 1985 and is supported by Guitar Center and… -more-

Montreux Jazz Fest, July 2024 An Extraordinary Relationship The Montreux Jazz Festival was born as a tribute to the vibrant world of jazz and, 58 years later, has grown into a global celebration of diverse music, drawing legendary artists from all genres to its stages. Its journey mirrors that of the legendary Shure SM58 microphone. Initially designed for studio use, it was adopted by performers on stage and has been trusted by artists across the world and countless performers on… -more-

The scene was the annual “grand finale” concert by the internationally acclaimed Continental Singers. After a globe-spanning 1973 touring season, the six groups that comprised the Continental Singers met in the El Camino College Auditorium near Los Angeles, California. Each group came with its own Shure Vocal Master Sound System, which it planned to use during its individual performance at the concert. However, in part of the program, all 140 vocalists performed together, and the Vocal Master proved its versatility… -more-

First available in June 1967, the Unisphere I Model 566, dubbed the Unisphere I, is a member of the Unidyne III family. While the upper portion is the same as the Model 565S, discussed in Tech Tip #565, the lower portion is different. The lower section of the Model 566 contains:

• A switch with three positions: ON Low Impedance / ON High Impedance / OFF
• A switch cover plate if the ON/OFF function is not desired
• Integrated vibration isolation mount

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How would you go about developing a microphone that will become the most popular microphone of all time? To begin with, you would have to break a few rules and change some expectations. In the 1950s, microphones fell into a couple of categories. Public address system microphones were rugged, reliable, and designed to minimize the background noise that could interfere with what the performer had to say. Broadcast and studio microphones were more delicate instruments, designed to capture a greater… -more-

Introduced in 1966, the Model 565 series, dubbed the Unisphere I, is a member of the Unidyne III family. The SM58, also introduced in 1966, is a fraternal twin – not identical to the Model 565 but sharing Unidyne III DNA. Let’s examine the differences as they were in 1966.

• The Model 565 zinc handle is chrome plated with a black closing ring below the ball grille.
• The SM58 zinc handle is dark gray with darker flecks.

• The Model 565

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In the early years at Shure, employees took the opportunity at Company parties to poke fun at the men and women in management. “Shure Shenanigans” were elaborate productions, fully scripted and performed by employees, featuring skits and musical numbers. For a twist on the usual format, one year the executives of the Company performed the employee-written skits. One act featured a group of employees trying to get in to see an executive, only to be told he was “in conference.”… -more-