Sound & Style: Shure Unidyne Retro Microphone Showdown

Let’s take a look at two Unidyne mics from Shure’s Classic Series: the 55SH and the Super 55. The style of these mics is so iconic that they literally inspired the microphone emoji 🎙

All audio was recorded into the Rodecaster Pro with zero processing or effects. I point out in the video when I’m using a Cloudlifter and when I’m not. You don’t need a Cloudlifter with these mics, but I’d recommend it if it’s within your budget.

•Shure Super 55 (the blue mic)
https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
https://geni.us/swsuper55 (Sweetwater)

•Shure 55SH Series II
https://geni.us/Sm6Xuy2 (Amazon)
https://geni.us/sw55sh (Sweetwater)

•Extension Tube for Mounting on a Boom Arm:
https://geni.us/nwDW (Amazon)

•Blue XLR Cable:
https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)

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•Does your Mic Need a Cloudlifter?    • Do You Need a Cloudlifter for the Pod...  

•Chapter Markers:
0:00 - The Unidyne Legacy
1:06 - What This Video Covers
2:06 - What's the Difference?
3:45 - Basic Sound Comparison
5:08 - Mounting Options & Obstacles
5:38 - Shock Mount Noise Test
6:32 - Plosive Test
7:03 - Pickup Pattern Comparison
8:00 - Noise Rejection Test
9:10 - With and Without Cloudlifter
10:44 - Positioning
11:14 - Mounting to PSA 1 Boom Arm
12:03 - What About the PodMic?
13:05 - Finding the Right Mic for You

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•Canon EOS R (main camera): https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon)
•Sigma 24 1.4 Art (main lens): https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon)
•Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon)
•Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon)
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•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/YDcRX (Amazon)
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•Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
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•Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Cloudlifter Signal Booster: https://geni.us/b26l (Amazon)

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini (for key light): https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
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•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Manfrotto Tripod Head: https://geni.us/tGhCPR (Amazon)
•Manfrotto 055x Tripod Legs: https://geni.us/qMO2 (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: https://geni.us/mQXB7BB (Amazon)
•Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon)
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Episode 225: Shure Mic Showdown: Super 55 vs 55SH Unidyne
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