Shure Nexadyne 8/C

The capsule of the Shure Nexadyne 8/C can pick up frequencies from 50Hz to 20kHz. As a dedicated vocal mic, it's got that classic top-end lift in the response – up to 6dB between roughly 2kHz and 4kHz, as well as bumps between 6kHz and 7kHz, and another at 9.5kHz (measured when the singer is about two feet from the mic). Inside, Shure's Revonic dual-engine tech implements two precisely calibrated transducers, which works together to squeeze out maximum performance, almost eliminating the need for an EQ to tidy up the tone. At the end of the classic black handset sits the XLR connector, also finished in black, which has an impedance of 300 ohms. Since the capsule picks up signals at a sensitivity of -54dBV/Pa (2.00mV), plenty of gain is needed to bring it up to level.

The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.