Vintage RARE 1970's Shure SM56 dynamic cardioid microphone w accessories #6 SM57

  

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. If you're a singer or drummer looking for something special with excellent sound quality and an old school style flair at a reasonable price then you might want to consider this classic, rarer Shure microphone.

It comes with a new exterior pop filter and the vintage mic case shown. You are looking at a 1970's / 80's era Shure Brothers SM56 dynamic cardioid microphone with uber strong output and warm, smooth tone. The signal strength on this old mic is 100%.

It's dual Z with the flip of a switch on the lower shock mount so you have a mic that can give more or less bass depending on your voice or what type of audio equipment you are working with. Pic # 2 shows this very model in an older 1980's Shure catalog I have with all of it's basic specs. Pic # 3 shows Jim Morrison using one of these as well during a live performance. The SM56 was a go to mic for any situation where quality sound was a must. This SM56 has distinctive looks and was a radical new design for Shure Brothers when it was first introduced to the world in 1960 as the 546 model. The SM56 model was basically the Shure 546 model except that it had the dark green paint scheme for situations where light glare could cause problems.

It's been said by many musicians that the sound quality of this particular microphone is the best bang for the buck. Perfect for vocals, broadcasting and drums.

This SM-56 is basically an SM-57 except that it had the lower shock mount and built in dual Z adjustable switch. It was far more expensive than the SM-57 model which is why you see so few of these around. It has a much more masculine look as well and personally one of my favorite Shure Brothers mic ever made. This was the earlier American made SM56 series as the later model was built in Mexico when Shure started manufacturing many of their models down there around the late 80's. As you can see in the pictures provided there are typical signs of wear. The original painted finish shows a few small paint chips, heavier scratches and scuff marks but it's free of any fractures or dents. There is a lite engraving on the left side of the mic as well. The plastic cartridge has no cracks or fractures.

The front screen shows no dents or tarnish. The mic has been thoroughly cleaned and gone over. The XLR pins were cleaned as well ensuring a better connection once the cable is attached. Joint mechanism has plenty of resistance and it's adjustable and the threads for the stand are perfect... Not stripped in any way.

The impedance switch cover is held on by two smaller screws. Simply turn the impedance switch under the cover to get the impedance you desire.

You can get High Z or Low Z depending on your personal needs. She certainly sounds even better than she looks.

The inner foam screen is brand new and in excellent condition. The old one was falling apart.

This really helps greatly reduce unwanted "pops" from breathing and singing too close to the mic and you'll notice the mic comes with the new exterior black foam pop filter that is specifically made for this and Shure 545 series microphones. It fits very snug and provides even better characteristics acoustically speaking. You don't need it but you'll probably prefer it with the pop filter on and you can really lean into the mic with minimal distortion. This mic takes a standard XLR cable which is not included but easy enough to get ahold of. The Vintage period case is also part of this package deal.

A larger durable aluminum case with new foam inner padding. A Great place to keep the mic while not in actual mic as it keeps dust, dirt and scratches away. This case shows just lite wear and has a beautiful dark brown faux alligator vinyl exterior with a practical handle for carrying it around. The case is appx 11 inches across X 5 inches deep X 3 1/2 inches tall. It has a nice locking mechanism to keep the lid securely closed.

Case is an easy 8 on a scale of 1 - 10. Overall a very nice looking mic that's far above average for a 40 year old microphone. Mic itself is an easy 6 + on a scale of 1 - 10. The real beauty of this mic is the sound it reproduces.

A great package deal all around. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE... USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. If you want a high quality mic that very few collectors or musicians have then will do the trick. This rare mic will only go up in value as the years go by making it a wise investment.

As with all my vintage microphones for sale.. I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. Simply return in the same nice condition...

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS are welcome as well. If you have any questions feel free to ask and..