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As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote.”― Ishmael, from Moby-Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville Loyal readers, avast and behold a great white whale that proved elusive for decades. Vagabond 88 T schematic Gaze upon the long-concealed 1953 circuit for our wireless Vagabond 88T transmitter – the world’s first handheld wireless microphone. This diagram, never available to the public, was found January 30, 2024, in a banker’s box stored offsite for over sixty… -more-

The film “Oppenheimer” has piqued interest in the Manhattan Project, the labs at Los Alamos, the Trinity test, and the complex personalities responsible for creating the atomic bomb. Today’s Tech Tip links Shure to the Manhattan Project. “Fat Man” bomb, detonated August 9, 1945 Shure microphones and military headphones were deployed at Los Alamos during World War Two. Our mics were used for two-way radio, intercom, direct-to-disc recording, and public address, though photographic evidence is difficult to obtain because of… -more-

Each month features an updated reprise of a Tech Tip from ten years ago because many past Tech Tips are well worth review. Also, some will benefit from updating. Enjoy the thirty-third monthly Tech Tip reprise. There are multiple examples of Shure microphones that were introduced with certain markets in mind, then end users discovered far better ways to employ the mics. The SM58 (Studio Microphone) was aimed at the television and radio market…but rock’ n’ roll live sound engineers… -more-

Shure today introduced its newest line of wireless clip-on microphones, the MoveMic Microphone System. MoveMic delivers reliable, true broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design, ideal for content creators, videographers, and mobile journalists. It is the smallest, best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier solution available, developed with a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software to ensure professional audio quality while on the go. Shure’s discreet and durable MoveMic series connects directly to phones in both single—MoveMic One—and dual-channel—MoveMic Two—configurations for use… -more-

On February 10th, our Salesforce instance will get updated to the Spring ’24 release. Salesforce has 3 major releases a year. Besides a new version of the Einstein character showing up on the start-up screen, nothing should change immediately. You’re friendly Customer Success group will work behind the scenes to gently turn on any new features that can help our processes.

SLXD5 Portable Receiver and SLXD3 Plug-On Transmitter Bring the Superior Performance of SLX-D to Videography, Broadcast, and Location Sound. SLX-D Portables deliver the scalability, high-performance wireless, superior digital audio, reliable RF performance, and convenient power management of SLX-D in new, durable form factors designed specifically for film, electronic newsgathering (ENG), broadcast, and video industries. “Since its launch in 2020, SLX-D has received top marks from audio professionals and high-end users for its worry-free wireless and crystal-clear digital audio quality. Wherever… -more-

During each tour of Shure headquarters, I mention crystal microphones – a transducer technology we abandoned over fifty years ago. Guests shake their heads in wonder learning that a tiny sliver of Rochelle salt crystal will produce an audio signal of amazing clarity. Their disbelief increases when they hear that Rochelle salt was developed as a laxative. A lump of Rochelle salt In 1934, Shure introduced its first line of crystal microphones, the 70 Series. Three years later, an attractive… -more-

Innovative Wireless System Offers an Intuitive All-In-One Solution for Seamless Room Integration in Corporate and Education Spaces  Shure announced the launch of Microflex® Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2), the newest addition to its Microflex Ecosystem, expanding the success of the original Microflex Wireless platform. Designed with a unique combination of advanced features, the new Microflex Wireless neXt 2 is a versatile, two-channel wireless system designed to offer a cost-effective, intuitive, and all-in-one audio solution for diverse spaces and hybrid environments.  “MXW… -more-

Loyal readers of Tech Tips may recall that our Company distributed carbon mics from Ellis Electrical Laboratories in 1930/31, and then we began manufacturing Shure branded carbon models in 1932. Shure Model 5B carbon microphone, 1936 As a technical refresher, here is a simplified diagram of a carbon mic element and external circuit: Carbon mic element and circuit The bowl of carbon granules creates a variable resistor whose ohmage changes as the diaphragm [a thin metal circular plate] vibrates against… -more-

Fifty years after its introduction in 1973, Shure has launched a new member of its iconic SM7 family. Designed for podcasters, streamers, and vocalists, the new SM7dB XLR dynamic vocal microphone delivers the extraordinary sound of the SM7B with the addition of a Shure-designed, built-in active preamp* for a simplified audio workflow that removes the need for inline amplification.  More Gain. Simpler Setup. Same Iconic Sound.  The SM7dB provides creators and audio engineers with the exact rugged construction and legendary audio quality of the SM7B,… -more-