Shure SM86 - Kierkes's review
The Shure SM86 is a condenser microphone in the legendary SM line of microphones. Of course, Shure's nomenclature for its microphones is a little bit irrelevant, considering the company seems to be r…
Shure Beta 87A - Kierkes's review
To me, Shure's Beta microphones, especially the companies condensers, like this microphone I am reviewing right now, have always stood in a strange place to me. Call me a quintessential slave to mark…
Shure PG58 - Kierkes's review
The Shure PG58 is Shure's entry level dynamic vocal microphone. It has a cardioid pickup pattern. This should leave the uneducated reader assuming that this is just a slightly lesser version of the v…
Shure PG52 - Kierkes's review
The Shure PG52 is Shure's entry level kick drum microphone, and before I go any further, if you want a kick drum microphone from Shure, look to the Beta 52A. The PG52 is not bad per se, however, in a…
Shure Beta 56A - Kierkes's review
The Shure Beta 56A is a microphone touted as a drum and instrument microphone from Shure, but I am not acquainted with anyone who actually uses these little beauties for anything but drum mic'ing. Th…
Shure PG56 - Kierkes's review
The Shure PG56 is an impressively small microphone designed specifically with drums in mind. It is a direct alternative to the SM57's, and often, the PG56 works better due to its small size. Once, a …
Shure PG57 - Kierkes's review
The Shure PG57 is Shure's low cost alternative to the legendary SM57. Before I say anything else, I will go ahead and preemptively tell you that they are very similar sounding microphones, and the PG…
Shure SM48 - Kierkes's review
The Shure SM48 is, predictably, the SM58's younger brother. I, however, resent this claim slightly. Sure, Shure's nomenclature and pricing would have any person who is not well read up on microphones…
Shure Super 55 Deluxe - Kierkes's review
The Shure Super 55 is a remarkably impressive supercardioid dynamic microphone designed to be used for vocals. Yet another one of Shure's re-releases of the iconic "Elvis mic," the Shure Super 55 is …
Shure PG48 - Kierkes's review
The Shure PG48 is the extreme budget vocal microphone for someone who apparently does not care about sound. There; you have heard all you need to know, but if you need more convincing, read ahead. …
Shure 55SH Series II - Kierkes's review
The Shure 55SH Series II is a cardioid dynamic microphone that harkens back to the days of Elvis. The 55 comes back new and improved. The Shure 55SH Series II has a frequency response of 50-15,000…
Shure Beta 57A - "And the winner is:"
The Shure Beta 57A is a dynamic supercardioid microphone touted by Shure as the successor to the fantastically versatile SM57. It boasts an extended frequency response of 50-16,000 Hz. I wrote a r…
Shure BETA 52A - "Thump!"
The Shure Beta 52A is a dynamic microphone specifically tailored for use on the bass drum. The very shape of the microphone makes that pretty obvious. The Shure Beta 52A has that special low end exte…
Shure 16A - mixout's review
translatedElectret microphone powered by a rechargeable 1.5 V OVERALL OPINION I have two, 5 years I used them mostly on sound of the musical in atmosphere, in overhead, back in acoustic guitar, etc.. …
Shure PE86L - fulcrand's review
translatedI use this microphone (purchased in 1985!) For the song and I am very satisfied. OVERALL OPINION He rode a lot and took some shots but it still works perfectly after 20 years of loyal service. …