Microphones

Shure is an American audio company known for its innovative microphones and signal processors. During the 1960s, Shure introduced a range of rugged, affordable gear aimed at broadcast, recording, and live sound applications. Among the most distinctive was the Shure Level-Loc, a compact limiter designed to maintain consistent audio levels. Originally marketed for speech applications like paging and public address systems, the Level-Loc gained a cult following among engineers and musicians for its aggressive, gritty compression effect, which became popular in creative studio use, especially on drums and vocals.

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Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1965 /
The Shure SM57 is a cardioid dynamic microphone developed for instrument and sound source capture, and has become one of the most widely used microphones in professional recording studios since its introduction.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1966 /
The Shure SM58 is a dynamic cardioid vocal microphone that has become one of the most recognisable and widely used microphones in professional audio, valued for its durability, consistency, and focused vocal reproduction.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1968 /
The Shure Level-Loc is a transistorised level controller that automatically reduces loud signals to maintain smooth and consistent output. Originally designed for speech clarity in public address systems, it later became prized in studios for its bold, aggressive compression.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2002 /
The Shure KSM44 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone developed as part of Shure’s KSM studio microphone series, designed for modern professional recording environments requiring flexibility, consistency, and precision.