The Shure Nexadyne 8/S is a dynamic vocal mic that stands out from the competition thanks to its cutting-edge signal processing and the outstanding consistency of its supercardioid pickup pattern. Shure's patented Revonic dual-engine transducer technology ensures that singers can deliver top-notch performances with less interference. The familiar Shure build quality also means it's a solid choice for life on the road. All this combines for a true-to-life reproduction of an artist's voice, for an authentic live sound wherever the tour takes them.
The capsule of the Shure Nexadyne 8/S can pick up frequencies from 50Hz to 20kHz. As a dedicated vocal mic, it's got that classic top-end lift in the response – up to 7dB between roughly 2kHz and 3.5kHz, as well as bumps at 6kHz and 9.5kHz (measured when the singer is about two feet from the mic). Inside, Shure's Revonic dual-engine tech implements two precisely calibrated transducers, which work together to squeeze out maximum performance, almost eliminating the need for an EQ to tidy up the tone. At the end of the classic black handset sits the XLR connector, also finished in black, which has an impedance of 450 ohms. Since the capsule picks up signals at a sensitivity of -51dBV/Pa (2.81mV), plenty of gain is needed to bring it up to level.
The Shure Nexadyne 8/S is aimed at sound engineers and singers who want an easy-to-handle vocal microphone capable of reliably delivering an authentic signal to their PA. Its tight pickup pattern keeps background noise out of the signal, while the cutting-edge tech ensures a natural sound all the way to the back row. On top of that, the Nexadyne 8/S is built tough, ready for the rigours of live work – with busy setups and quick tear-downs, and the everyday knocks of life on tour. The hardened grille will stop the basket from getting bent up, and the accessories it ships with make sure the mic can be set up right for any gig.
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
The Shure Nexadyne 8/S comes packaged with a set of accessories comprising the Shure A25E mic clip, a 31B1856 brass adapter, and the ANXNC zip-up protective pouch. This all means the mic can be mounted on any ordinary stand, leaving the vocalist free to play an instrument at the same time, be that rhythm guitar, bass, or anything else. As always when miking up vocals, the proximity effect needs to be kept in mind: If the sound source is too close to the mic, low frequencies become more pronounced because of the pressure difference between the front and back of the diaphragm.