It is true. There are Shure counterfeit products being sold on the Internet and in stores. Some counterfeit products are such good copies that they must be examined by experts at Shure to ascertain that they are indeed counterfeit.
Are there fake Shure SM58?
Check out the SM58 differences; On a fake SM58, there is a “CAUTION” sticker wrapped around the capsule head. The foamy bit on top of the fake mic is black while on the real one it’s grey. The threading on the microphone housing where the windscreen is screwed on should be shiny silver, not dull black in color.
Are Shure microphones made in China?
Shure products are made in Mexico and China. Every year, all Shure manufacturing sites are ISO (International Standards Organization) certified. Each facility is designed from the start with robust processes and product quality documentation.
Is the SM58 wireless?
Shure BLX24/SM58 Handheld Wireless System The BLX4 is a half-rack sized wireless receiver built into a rugged, polymer ABS chassis.
Do Shure mics have serial numbers?
There is no serial number on the SM58 microphone nor on most Shure microphones. There is a serial number on the outside of the box that the SM58 comes in. There is a “date code” of two letter combinations inside the microphone. There are two letters stamped on the circuit board.
Where is the serial number on a Shure microphone?
For receivers and mixers, the serial number is found on a label on the top or bottom of the unit. For headphones, the serial number is found on a label beneath the ear cushion. Earphones and most wired mics do not have serial numbers on the products.
Is Shure microphone made in China?
Are Shure products made in China? Shure products are made in Mexico and China. Every year, all Shure manufacturing sites are ISO (International Standards Organization) certified. Each facility is designed from the start with robust processes and product quality documentation.
Are Shure microphones made in Mexico?
I know Shure manufactures its products in Mexico and China. Shure products are famous worldwide for their ruggedness and reliability. Our reputation of 96+ years is based on ruggedness and reliability. A Shure quality standard is a Shure quality standard, no matter where the Shure product is being assembled.
How can you tell if a microphone is real or fake?
On the real microphone bag, the embossed SHURE logo is visible from inside the bag. A fake SM58 will sound very bright and harsh with moderate gain applied. A genuine 58 will sound like, well, a 58 — smooth in the lows and midrange, with a slightly recessed and pleasant high end.
How to spot a fake SM58 microphone?
Here are more ways to spot a fake SM58: Unscrew the microphone in the middle. Now, look at the circuit board on the lower half. Genuine microphones will have a quality control stamp in red lettering. These will be omitted on the counterfeit mics.
Are there counterfeit Shure products being sold?
There are Shure counterfeit products being sold on the Internet and in stores. Any company that has a brand known around the world is subject to counterfeit goods; examples include Sony, Rolex, Hermes, Coach, Levi’s.
Are new Shure SM58’s Made in China?
New fake Shure SM58’s and even the lower-end Sennheisers are being produced in China. Those new microphones, albeit fake, will be listed as NEW on eBay. They might be cheaper, they might be the same price, or they might be more expensive.
