Shure 5575 / 55SH Series II

[@midwestdocumentarycenterin1680]

Always enjoy the strong historical component you bring to your videos. Showing us where we've been can be a great tool in determining where we might go. Thanks for sharing this.

[@meistudiony]

I think this probably my fav. comment I've gotten thus far. I sincerely appreciate it!

[@aseomg]

Hot Damn!! That 75 was the sweets on her voice!

[@meistudiony]

Yeah, i was honestly surprised how well that mic sounded on her. Ive used other 55’s in the past and usually dont sound like that.

[@StephenCarterStressExpert]

As with each of your reviews, this is excellent. The history overview is always appreciated. Nicely done.

[@meistudiony]

Thanks much! I really appreciate the comment and watching!

[@andYz00m]

Nice video! Cool history and nice copy.

[@meistudiony]

Thank you for checking out the video. I appreciate it!

[@ericprice6526]

What a great video! Loving the history and the vocal performances for the comparisons were excellent. Nice to know that these mics aren't just nice to look at.

[@meistudiony]

Thanks for checking it out! Appreciate it! I was really surprised by the 5575. The regular 55sh didn't do bad (i think it sounds better than a 58) but that 5575 was just perfect on her voice.

[@gregorysanchez7367]

I like the 5575

[@TheJTish]

outstanding!

[@meistudiony]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@cearuilinjayne745]

Shure 55sh All Day long!!

[@Charles64]

Nice voice .❤ so clear ❤

[@meistudiony]

Thanks for checking it out. I plan on asking her back to test some of my more high end vocal mics, she does a wonderful, consistent job!

[@toddgreenwood9631]

Thanks Paags. (now ... how would one spell "Paags" correctly. We need to know now that your a famous youtuber.) Really nice documentary on the 55. Beautiful singer BTW. This was such a nice mid morning break.

[@meistudiony]

Just one "a". lol Thanks for watching. Hope to be getting some more female input on these videos. I get a lot of female clients in the studio, but I RARELY see demos for any studio mics with a female vocalist. Even for caster and streaming type stuff. Theres a lot of ladies out there killin it (@audiochuck) but don't see much for them to reference.

[@toddgreenwood9631]

@@meistudiony "Pags"! Got it! Yes you bet. Love a good singer on a mic demo but especially female. I find it so disappointing when I get excited about a mic demo and then they spend 40 min testing it on a freaking kick or snare.

[@erick4got]

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[@Eddylive]

Im on yhe fence of grabbing kne second hand, how gain hungry is this mic? Would it be like sm58 gain hungry ir sm7b gain hungry?

[@meistudiony]

The 5575 or the 55se ii?

[@Eddylive]

@@meistudiony the 5575, I have two super 55s and the original and the black one. But I'd love to grab the 5575 to add to the collection. Really wanna grab an sm7b but I went with the supers for the podcast for originality. However now because that mic is limited I can't really test it out anywhere. So I'm using a rodecaster pro 1 and it runs the super 55s great. I just wanna know that I can run that Fatboy 5575 as well. Thanx

[@meistudiony]

@@Eddylive ill put it up on the same pre amp with a 58 & 7b without changing gain and let ya know what its lookin like. Should have some time on sunday before my session starts.

[@Eddylive]

@@meistudiony wow fantastic, appreciate that

[@meistudiony]

OK so heres my findings: The SM58 had the hottest output. Somewhere in the 4-6dbfs range MORE than the 55's. The 55Sh and 5575 (both had comparable output, the 55SH may have been a db or 2 more forward). And then the SM7B which was at least 6dbfs behind the 5575 and 55SH2 and about 12dbfs quieter than the 58.

[@Carlsings]

I want to try using this on stage. I like the look even though I have much better vocal mics that are more conventionally shaped. I also have Shure Green Bullet, Sonodyne 540S pistol grip mic and a Commando that I use only for harmonica that can sit on a normal straight stand w a quick release adapter or just lay on top of an amp. I'm a guitar player/vocalist not a stand up with hands free vocalist. Placing the mic on a straight mic stand it is too close to the guitar and awkward. Attempting to put it on a gooseneck or onto a boom stand end results in the iconic mic being awkwardly slanted or on its side or as you show it, upside down. I would rather not (or won't) carry an expensive overhead giant studio boom stand to my small gigs for sure (for a Shure). In your demo imagine that the piano player was also the vocalist. That mic would need to be comfortably in front of her mouth and not sitting on a straight stand in her way. Same thing for me. So what do you suggest to keep that mic in the iconic straight upright and not an upside down position? The other answer I'll give myself is, just don't bother to use it live.

[@meistudiony]

So theres a third ish option. You can put the mic on a boom, just dont angle the boom as you would for something like an sm58. Think maybe like 20 degrees or so from stright up and down. This will allow a little room below the mic for the guitar. The mics head can be tilted back to compensate for the angle of the boom arm. If i were to use this for a pianist, i would most likely hang the mic 90 degrees or sideways. This would allow the boom arm to come in from the side. The rotational position of the mic only counts for looks and even still the mic doesnt look bad hung sideways.

[@MxxRie]

We have compared the 5575 to a 58 and they are very similar. In this clip the 5575 also sounds a lot better then the 55sh, that one sounds pretty bad.

[@meistudiony]

Im not a fan of the 55sh. I wound up selling it actually not long after the video. Ill probably wind up buying another at some point or perhaps a super 55.