Shure SM-5B Demo

I wanted to make a demo video using the Shure SM-5B broadcast/studio microphone. I haven't seen one video on it on you tube so I decided I would make one and introduce you to this legendary microphone.

The SM5B has been specifically designed to minimize boom microphone problems in television and motion picture sound stage and location recording. It was painstak­ingly developed to provide extremely high reproduction quality and great flexibility of application. A hum-bucking coil assures very low susceptibility to electrical hum and allows the SM5B to be used in extreme hum fields.

Features: Mechanical suspension: Two-stage mechanical isolation for any boom applica­tion. Suspension elements internal to windscreen prevent wind noise generation in suspension assembly; external shock assembly prevents transmission of boom or stand noise to microphone.

Integral windscreen: Very effective in outdoor locations and for fast boom swings.

Frequency response: Wide range, smooth and natural, especially tailored for dialog and vocal pickup with excellent presence, yet well-suited to scoring assignments.

Hum-bucking coil: Assures low susceptibility to electrical hum, permits use in extreme hum fields.

Directivity: Cardioid, symmetrical about axis and exceptionally uniform with frequency. Minimizes sound coloration due to off-axis pickup. Provides effective rejection of background noise and excellent reach.

Rugged and dependable under all operating conditions. Cartridge and isolation assembly protected by outer windscreens and steel reinforcing rods.

Because of the unusual mechanical construction and performance characteristics, the SM5B may be used to advantage in many applications where boom operation is not practical: for example, with an accessory desk stand for outdoor sports and other difficult remote pickups.

Parts link for your SM-5B listed below.
http://www.mooretronix.com/category.php?CategoryID=12

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[djvoxx]

My computer is right next to the wall AC unit and that's what I am sure you hear, it hot here in the desert.

[Parkinson9999]

Wow, thats one ridiculously GIANT microphone. Sounds great too!

[timwarneka]

Thanks for posting! I've read about the 5B, but never heard it. What's the rest of your signal chain, please?

[thelazycomic]

Thanks for posting this. I was on the air at a radio station... and our sister station had this Shure mic. (We had an RE-20 on our side). I always wanted to hear my voice through the Shure SM-5B, but never got the opportunity. The station moved to new studios, and can you believe they scrapped this mic? I almost crapped when I found that out. (Well, they scrapped the RE-20 too... so much for value thinking).

[raymond9987654321]

What preamp are you using with your SM5B? I can hear quite a bit of rumble and a bit of hiss in the background.

[dylanfbabyyy]

HOHYAAA shure sm5b microphone fooo you!