The Shure Unidyne 55 microphone has been a favourite of musicians and public speakers since 1939 – from Elvis Presley to Metallica, and from John F. Kennedy to Martin Luther King.

Most producers, engineers, and podcasters will have a variety of microphones on hand to cover different needs. With such a difference in timbre between different singers and subjects, it's good to ...

Singer sweet spot: When recording vocals ... Podcasting consistency: Podcasting often uses dynamic microphones, designed to pick up sound from the front. This means that consistent mic distance ...

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