Shure Against Counterfeiting

 

Did you know many popular Shure models including the SM58 and Beta 58 are illegally manufactured and sold around the world as authentic Shure products? If not, you are not alone. This problem, which affects many pro audio manufacturers, is largely unknown among musicians and pro audio professionals.

 

Despite all superficial similarities to authentic Shure products, counterfeits, on average, use much lower quality materials and are very unreliable, much less rugged, and offer significantly lower performance and sound quality. Counterfeits are also not covered by Shure’s warranty policy should you need it.

 

While Shure is taking action to protect you and our brand and intellectual property, there are things you can actively do to reduce the chances that you purchase a counterfeit:

  • Be a wise shopper. Familiarize yourself with signs of counterfeit products, be cautious of incredibly low prices offered by on-line auctions and merchants and, when possible, inspect merchandize before you buy.

 

 

 

For more detail and additional information, please read on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is a counterfeit?

How can I tell an original from a fake?

How can I reduce the risk of buying a counterfeit product?

What else is Shure doing about counterfeiting?

Where can I find further information?

 

 


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