Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Tighter front pickup than cardioid, with a small rear lobe. Keep monitors off-axis at the sides, not directly behind.
Product detailSKU #1274034493837
ShureSuper 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Chrome-bodied supercardioid dynamic vocal mic with a retro stage look. For singers who want the classic silhouette without giving up modern rejection.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Singers who want a vintage-looking centerpiece on stage
- Rockabilly, blues and swing acts with period-correct staging
- Live vocals in loud rooms needing tight off-axis rejection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld use — the housing is heavy and built for a stand
- Broadcast or podcast work needing wide, flat response
- Anyone on a tight budget who only needs a working vocal mic
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
60 Hz to 17 kHz response
Rolls off deep low end, so stage rumble and plosives are reduced. Voiced for vocals, not full-range capture.
Detail 03
150 ohm rating (290 ohm actual)
Standard low-impedance output. Plugs into any normal XLR mic input with no matching transformer.
Detail 04
Chrome-plated die-cast body
Heavy and rigid. Looks the part and survives touring, but weighs on a lightweight stand.
Detail 05
1.45 lb net weight
Use a sturdy boom with a firm counterweight, or the arm will droop mid-set.
Detail 06
Dynamic element
No phantom power required, handles high stage levels, and tolerates being knocked around.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable included; you need a standard XLR mic cable.
- 02Confirm your stand can hold a 1.45 lb mic without sagging.
- 03Supercardioid means monitor placement matters — get feedback angles right at soundcheck.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Super 55 need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic and works on any standard mic input without phantom.
02Can I hold it in my hand?
The heavy die-cast body is designed for a stand. Handheld use is awkward over a full set.
03Is the stand shown included?
The mic ships with its swivel mount for a mic stand. A floor stand is separate.
04How is it different from a cardioid vocal mic?
Supercardioid narrows the front pickup and adds a small rear lobe, so wedge monitors belong at the sides.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Impedance
- Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (290 ohms actual)
- Frequency Response
- 60 to 17,000Hz
- Sensitivity At 1 000hz
- Open Circuit Voltage: -53dBV/Pa, 1 Pascal=94dB SPL
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Type
- Dynamic
- Construction
- Chrome-plated die-casting
5 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.656
- Net Weight
- 0.656 kg (1.45 lb.)
- Depth
- (mic): 77.8 cm, (stand): 42.1 cm
- Height Mic
- 115 cm, (stand) 73 cm
- Width Mic
- 55.6, (stand): 23.8
1 detailsOther
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of the output connector
