Studio Microphones


 

 
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Shure microphones can be found in studios the world over. For premium studio microphones look no further than the KSM range, which were designed with the studio in mind.  The latest models in the KSM range are the KSM313 and KSM353 which are the first ribbon microphonesA Ribbon Microphone uses a piece of very thin ribbon to capture the sound.Read moreGo to the glossary from Shure. Elsewhere, see classic microphones such as the SM57 instrument microphone and the SM58 vocal microphone which can both be used on stage or in the studio.

RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL STUDIO MICROPHONES

  • Vocals and Speech
  • Amplified Instruments
  • Acoustic Instruments
  • Drums & Percussion
Beta 58A
Dynamic vocal microphone, a tailored frequency response accentuates vocals, supercardioid pattern isolates from other sound sources

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Super Cardioid
RRP: £ 187.16
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SM27
Rugged and versatile large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone, with premium components for stage and studio

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass

Also great for:
Bass Drum, Electric Guitar

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 378.99
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SM7B
Selectable frequency response cardioid microphone that delivers warm and smooth audio reproduction in close-proximity studio and vocal applications

Best suited to:
Speech, Vocals

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Bass, Snare, Toms, Bass Drum

Dynamic
Cardioid
RRP: £ 567.53
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KSM32/SL
KSM32SL Condenser Microphone champagne
Large diaphragm condenser mic featuring an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass, Hihat, Overhead

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Strings

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 602.54
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KSM44
Premium Studio Vocal mic with dual diaphragms and three adjustable polar patterns ideal for Studio recording applications.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Electric Guitar

Condenser
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
Cardioid
RRP: £ 881.48
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KSM353
Very rugged ribbon microphone with extremely precise sound for studio and live applications

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass

Ribbon
Bidirectional
RRP: £ 2530,00
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SM57
Highly versatile cardioid dynamic mic for clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments, ideal for sound reinforcement and recording.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Electric Guitar, Percussion

Also great for:
Brass

Dynamic
Cardioid
RRP: £ 126.79
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SM27
Rugged and versatile large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone, with premium components for stage and studio

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass

Also great for:
Bass Drum, Electric Guitar

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 378.99
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SM7B
Selectable frequency response cardioid microphone that delivers warm and smooth audio reproduction in close-proximity studio and vocal applications

Best suited to:
Speech, Vocals

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Bass, Snare, Toms, Bass Drum

Dynamic
Cardioid
RRP: £ 567.53
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KSM137
Premium condenser mic with a cardioid pattern for acoustic instruments, detailed and extremely precise sound in the studio and live performance

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Piano, Choir, Strings, Acoustic Guitar

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 482.03
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KSM32/CG
Large diaphragm condenser mic featuring an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction

Best suited to:
Brass, Vocals, Hihat, Overhead

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Strings

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 602.54
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KSM313
Very rugged, professional ribbon mic. The dual voice design combines two different sound patterns in one microphne.

Best suited to:
Vocals, Electric Guitar

Also great for:
Brass

Ribbon
Bidirectional
RRP: £ 1374.25
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Beta 57A
Precision-engineered dynamic microphone designed for detailed reproduction of amplified or acoustic instruments.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Electric Guitar, Percussion

Also great for:
Strings, Brass

Dynamic
Super Cardioid
RRP: £ 156.98
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SM137
SM137 Instrument Microphone
Versatile, flat-response cardioid probe mic with an ultra-thin diaphragm for natural sound reproduction in acoustic and high volume applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Strings, Choir, Piano, Brass

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 211.31
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Beta 98H/C
Condenser microphone for brass or percussion instruments, flexible integrated gooseneck with clip-on clamp for precise positioning

Best suited to:
Brass

Also great for:
Snare, Toms, Strings, Further acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 283.76
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SM27
Rugged and versatile large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone, with premium components for stage and studio

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass

Also great for:
Bass Drum, Electric Guitar

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 378.99
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KSM141
Premium Condenser microphone with switchable polar pattern, optimized for acoustic instrments

Best suited to:
Piano, Choir, Strings, Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Further acoust. instr.

Condenser
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
RRP: £ 482.03
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KSM32/CG
Large diaphragm condenser mic featuring an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction

Best suited to:
Brass, Vocals, Hihat, Overhead

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Strings

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 602.54
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SM57
Highly versatile cardioid dynamic mic for clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments, ideal for sound reinforcement and recording.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Electric Guitar, Percussion

Also great for:
Brass

Dynamic
Cardioid
RRP: £ 126.79
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Beta 56A
A compact drum mic engineered for close miking of snare and toms. The supercardioid design provides maximum isolation from other onstage sounds.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion

Also great for:
Electric Guitar

Dynamic
Super Cardioid
RRP: £ 163.01
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Beta 52A
Drum mic optimized for low-frequency bass punch and high-power SPL handling

Best suited to:
Bass Drum

Also great for:
Bass

Dynamic
Super Cardioid
RRP: £ 223.39
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SM137
SM137 Instrument Microphone
Versatile, flat-response cardioid probe mic with an ultra-thin diaphragm for natural sound reproduction in acoustic and high volume applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Strings, Choir, Piano, Brass

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 211.31
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KSM137
Premium condenser mic with a cardioid pattern for acoustic instruments, detailed and extremely precise sound in the studio and live performance

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Piano, Choir, Strings, Acoustic Guitar

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 482.03
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KSM32/CG
Large diaphragm condenser mic featuring an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction

Best suited to:
Brass, Vocals, Hihat, Overhead

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Strings

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 602.54
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