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Shure Super 55
Photo: Shure, from its user guide, p. 1.

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Shure Super 55

Dynamic (moving coil) supercardioid vocal mic in the chrome die-cast body of the classic 55, with a self-tensioning swivel mount

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−53 dBV/Pa
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
60 – 17k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the user guide, p. 9. "TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE"; relative dB. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the user guide, p. 9. "TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS"; two circles (50, 200 and 500 Hz; 1000 and 5000 Hz), 0° at the bottom, 5 dB per ring. Distance not stated.

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All specs

From the user guide
Sensitivity−53 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz, open circuit voltage. "−53.0 dBV/Pa", "1 Pascal=94 dB SPL".p. 5
Output impedance150 ohm, EIA rated; 290 ohm actual. "EIA rated at 150Ω (290Ω actual)".
Rated frequency range60 Hz to 17 kHz
Weight656 g, net. "Net: 0.656kg (1.45lb)".
Dimensions55.6 × 77.8 × 100 mm. Dimension drawing: head 55.6 mm (2 3/16 in.) wide, 77.8 mm (3 1/16 in.) deep and 100 mm (3 15/16 in.) tall; front view 115 mm (4 17/32 in.) from the top of the head to the swivel and 73 mm (2 7/8 in.) for the base below; base 23.8 mm (15/16 in.) wide and 42.1 mm (1 21/32 in.) deep; 5/8"-27 thread.p. 9
Finishchrome-plated die casting, blue foam windscreen. Case "Chrome-plated die casting"; the blue windscreen is described on p. 2.p. 5
Supplied accessorieszippered storage bag. Features list.p. 2
PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3p. 5
Swivel mountSelf-tensioning, tilts 45° forward and 80° backwardp. 2
Shock mountShock-mounted cartridge against stand-transmitted noise
WiringCartridge through an internal transformer to a three-pin XLR in the base (wiring diagram)p. 9
Optional accessoriesC25J 7.6 m (25 ft) XLR-XLR cablep. 8
Replacement partsR115S replacement cartridge kit

Documents

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