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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. While typical instrument microphones use a single transducer, Shure’s Nexadynes feature two ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Have you ever been to a live performance of a favorite band or ...