1960s Vintage Shure 55SW Series II Unidyne Cardioid Dynamic Microphone in Excellent overall condition - looks like brand new!!

  • Comes with original box and microphone cable
  • We have sold many of these - NEVER had one this nice!
  • Stand in picture 1 is NOT included

Vintage Shure 55SW Unidyne – Iconic "Elvis Mic" – 1960s

The Look. The Sound. The Legend.
Up for sale is the quintessential piece of music history: the Shure 55SW Unidyne. Known globally as the "Elvis Mic," this satin chrome-plated die-cast beauty is as much a piece of Art Deco decor as it is a professional-grade dynamic microphone.

Features & Specs:

  • Integrated Switch: The "W" in 55SW denotes the built-in, slide-to-talk locking On-Off switch.
  • Multi-Impedance: Equipped with a rear selector switch for Low (L), Medium (M), and High (H) impedance, making it versatile for modern interfaces or vintage tube amps.
  • Directional Control: Its cardioid polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection, perfect for reducing feedback in live environments.
  • Tone: Expect a warm, classic midrange-forward sound that "cuts" through a mix—ideal for vocals, podcasting with a vintage vibe, or as a high-style studio tool.

Why buy this one?
Whether you’re a collector, a rockabilly frontman, or a studio owner looking for that "wow" factor, the 55SW is the ultimate statement piece. It’s been used by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is ready for its next act in your hands.

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Buy with confidence: See our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised and backed up by our 14 day full refund policy in the event you are not happy for any reason.

Listed4 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 55SH Series II Unidyne Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Finish
  • Silver
Categories
Year
  • 1960s 1970s
Made In
  • United States
Electronics
  • Passive
Microphone Type
  • Dynamic
Wired/Wireless
  • Wired
Polar Pattern
  • Cardioid

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