GENERAL
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.
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.
The 55SH Series II has a
This microphone is ideal for public address or theater± stage sound systems, as well as for broadcasting, recording, and other sound applications where a
Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL
Model 55SH Series II User Guide
Features
•Classic appearance, modern performance
•Frequency response tailored for speech, vocals and in- strumental music
•Cardioid directional pattern for optimum performance in adverse acoustic environments
•Shock±mounted cartridge minimizes
•Rugged die cast case and mechanical design for reli- ability under rigorous conditions
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz (See Figure 1)
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TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional), uniform with frequency, sym- metrical about axis (see Figure 2)
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
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Printed in U.S.A.