Shure Super 55 Deluxe

Great looking mic with a solid sound

Used the mic for over a year on a touring show, where it got thrown around and heavily used! It never missed and beat and sounded great. Particularly whilst it was on axis. When the performer went off axis there is a noticeable change, as to be expected. After a few months the hinge came a bit loose and needed tightening as the head of the mic is reasonably heavy.

Great niche mic

Great sound. tested it against the normal 55 and it's way better. the 55 sounds muffled. It's much like the difference between the 58 and the beta 58 though I think in this case it's a bigger difference because of the size of the casing. the 55 has some issues that have to be fixed right off the bat. This one also has to be carved in some frequencies, but it's a much better mic.

The right choice for many reasons!

I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to microphones... We decided to buy the Shure Super 55 Deluxe for our vocalist's birthday. We did the research and chose it over couple other microphones of the "same" class and we don't regret it! Ever since he got it, it's his favorite microphone both for live shows and rehearsals. The quality is just phenomenal. Not to mention that every sound engineer responsible for our sound live was so happy to see it and work with it. The only issue I would mention is the lack of on/off bidirectional switch, which actually ain't a big of a problem. I would say - for the money to quality ratio, this is the right choice!

Classic 50s elvis mic.

Big improvement on my old 55 regular. A definite upgrade in sound, but still not as good as a Shure SM58, but worth it for the look.

Great Mic

This mic has a great sound. Clear and full and with a pretty strong signal.

It actually helped me sing better, or anyhow, listen to my voice more correctly. It is perfect for live situations and rehearsals and also for recordings. I highly recommend it!

Good

Excellent rate quality/price. Very good!

Great looks. BUT!

It is far too expensive for what it is.

An SM58 blows it out of the water in terms of versatility & consistent sound quality.

Still, it turns heads & sounds alright.

I was not overwhelmed

It's an ok mic but do try one somewhere first to make sure it is the sound you're looking for. I bought & my friend did at the same time, both threads that connect the mic to the stand failed. The threads are made of very soft material & wear out quickly. I had to have a mod done where a threaded sleeve was fitted.

Legendary!

What can I say about this other than - LEGENDARY! Robust made, perfect tonal quality and sharp chrisp high-end!

Nice but not for me

Not for singing drummers, too heavy and singing with your mouth touching the mic is irritating because of the largeness/structure