Shure

Shure SUPER55-COMBO-AMZ-1 Microphone Bundle Boom Stand

The Shure Super 55's supercardioid pattern and shock-mounted cartridge bring vintage broadcast presence to live vocals, podcast recording, and on-camera performance.

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Overview

The Shure Super 55 occupies a distinct position in the microphone market: it delivers the rejection behavior and handling characteristics that live sound engineers and broadcast professionals demand, wrapped in a retro chrome-and-blue aesthetic that reads beautifully on camera. The supercardioid polar pattern keeps the signal path focused on the source — on a live stage that translates to more headroom before feedback and less bleed from nearby amplifiers and drum kits bleeding into the vocal channel. In podcast and broadcast studios, the same pattern keeps room reflections and co-host microphone bleed from degrading intelligibility. The frequency response is not flat or clinical; it is deliberately shaped to place voice in the front of a mix without aggressive EQ intervention.

The microphone's build is distinctly Shure — the chrome-plated housing feels substantial and road-ready, and the shock-mounted cartridge assembly is mechanically isolated in a way you can hear in the noise floor when the stand is disturbed. The bundle pairs the microphone with a boom stand and XLR cable, creating a complete vocal chain that is functional immediately. Under session pressure — back-to-back recordings, long broadcast shifts, touring use in varied venues — the Super 55 is consistent and reliable in the way that Shure's best dynamic microphones have always been. The aesthetic is a working tool as much as it is a visual statement, and both dimensions hold up over time.

Key Features

Supercardioid Polar Pattern

Iconic chrome-plated design with vibrant blue color additions

Tailored frequency response for natural vocals and speech?

High gain-before-feedback and excellent off-axis rejection?

Shock-mounted cartridge minimizes handling noise and ensures quiet operation

Specifications

Brand
Shure
Model
SUPER55-COMBO-AMZ-1
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Transducer Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
Tailored for vocals and speech
Phantom Power Required
No
Connector
XLR
Cartridge Mount
Shock-mounted
Finish
Chrome-plated with blue color additions
Bundle Includes
Microphone, boom stand, XLR cable

Frequently Asked Questions

The Super 55 uses a supercardioid polar pattern, which is tighter off-axis than a standard cardioid. In live settings this means stronger rear and side rejection, giving you higher gain-before-feedback before the monitor or PA begins to ring — a meaningful advantage in loud stage environments.
No. The Super 55 is a dynamic microphone and operates passively — it requires no phantom power, battery, or external power supply. It connects directly via XLR to any standard mic input.
The internal shock mount mechanically decouples the cartridge from the body, so vibrations transmitted through the stand or hand-holding translate to significantly less low-frequency thump and handling noise in the signal. In broadcast or podcast use where the mic may be moved or adjusted during a session, this is a genuine workflow advantage.
The Super 55 has a tailored frequency response specifically shaped for vocals and spoken word — it produces natural presence and intelligibility across the voice range without the extended low-end or flat response you'd want for instrument capture. It is intentionally a vocal and broadcast microphone.
This bundle includes the Super 55 microphone, a boom stand, and an XLR cable — providing a complete ready-to-use vocal setup without additional hardware purchases.