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Shure 565SD-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Name: Shure 565SD-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Brand: Shure
SKU: B0002MJCH8

Status: Shure 565SD-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Microphone: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 10:25 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Shure 565SD-LC: Dual-impedance switch: run low-Z into a mixer or high-Z into vintage gear, no transformer; main trade-off: dynamic capsule needs close mic technique; thin from more than a few inches away.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Dual-impedance switch: run low-Z into a mixer or high-Z into vintage gear, no transformer
✓ Silent magnetic reed on/off switch with lock-on stops accidental mid-set muting
✓ Cardioid pattern rejects stage wash and monitor bleed behind the mic
✓ Built-in wind and pop filter under the wire-mesh grille tames plosives

Cons

✗ Dynamic capsule needs close mic technique; thin from more than a few inches away
✗ No cable included, so budget an XLR run on top of the mic
✗ Cardioid pattern gets boomy up close from proximity effect
✗ Heavier all-metal body than modern USB mics on lightweight desk arms

Manufacturer description

" View larger View larger Shure 565SD-LC Microphone without Cable, Silent Magnetic Reed On/Off Switch with Lock-on Option Classic Unisphere vocal mic features selectable dual-impedance operation, very effective ''pop'' filter. Description The 565SD microphone is a dual-impedance, unidirectional dynamic microphone with a strong, wire-mesh, spherical front grille that contains a highly effective wind and “pop” filter. Shipped connected for low-impedance operation, a 565SD microphone provides excellent vocal or speech reproduction on stages and studios, and is a popular choice for use in public…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Versatile, high-quality microphone with sound characteristics similar to the SM58
Selectable dual-impedance operation
Silent magnetic reed on/off switch with lock-on option
The predecessor to the SM58
Vocal microphone provides excellent speech reproduction onstage due to its cardioid pickup pattern
It features a wind and "pop" filter for vocals, a wire-mesh front grille, dual-impedance operation, and a silent magnetic on and off switch

Full Specifications

Brand	Shure
Color	Gray
Impedance	150 ohm
Model Name	565SD-LC Microphone
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	565SD-LC
Power Source	Corded Electric
Audible Noise	58 db
Compatibility	Switch
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional
Built-In Media	Microphone Clip
Connector Type	XLR
Item Type Name	Instrument Condenser Microphone
Frequency Range	50 hz - 15 khz
Item Dimensions	10.1 x 4.9 x 3.4 inches
Mfr Part Number	565SD-LC
Special Feature	Clip
Antenna Location	Singing
Compatible Devices	Amplifier, Speaker
Enclosure Material	Metal

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