In 1925, Mr. Sidney N. Shure founded Shure Radio Company. Before having its own manufacturing plant, the company was a one-man operation selling radio parts at 19 South Weld Street in downtown Chicago.
1926
Shure publishes a direct mail catalog, one of only six radio parts catalogs in the United States at the time.
1928
Shure's business grows rapidly and has more than 75 employees. Samuel J. Shure, Sidney N. Shure's brother, joins the company. Shure Radio Company changes its name to Shure Brothers Company. The company moved to a more spacious location at 70 West Madison Avenue in Chicago.
1929
The Great Depression plunged the U.S. economy into collapse. After the advent of factory-made radio equipment, the market for radio parts shrank. Shure is cutting several employees. Shure becomes the exclusive distributor for the small microphone manufacturer.
1930
Samuel J. Shure left Shure and joined a well-known company in St. Louis, Missouri, engaged in the field of HVAC engineering he had studied in college.
1931
Shure began to independently develop microphones under the guidance of a young engineer, Ralph Glover.
1932
With the launch of the Model 33N two-button carbon microphone, Shure became one of only four microphone manufacturers in the United States. In a market flooded with large, expensive equipment, this is the first lightweight, high-performance microphone.
1933
Shure launches the company's first condenser microphone, the Model 40D.
1935
Shure launches the company's first crystal microphone, the Model 70.
1936
Shure receives its first patent for its stylish and practical microphone suspension support system.
1939
The Model 55 Unidyne Microphone was the first single-piece directional microphone. The high-quality performance and unique style of the Model 55 Unidyne ultimately earned it the title of "the best microphone in the world." This single-piece design makes the microphone more compact and cheaper, making it easier to promote to the mass market.
1941
Shure won a contract with the U.S. military during World War II and became its microphone supplier.
1942
The T-17B microphone became the most widely used microphone in the U.S. Army and Navy. Shure also designed special plastic packages for these microphones to prevent the microphones from being hot due to heat inside the tank. At the same time, it also saved extremely precious metal materials in the war.
1942-1944
T-30 throat microphone, HS-33 and HS-38 headset microphone, M-CI oxygen mask microphone and battlefield propaganda microphone are all for military use Production. With the T-30 microphone, bomber pilots can communicate normally while eliminating noise interference in the aircraft. Shure uses strict military standards (MILSPEC) to ensure the reliable performance of all Shure microphones.
1946
Shure is the largest cartridge manufacturer in the United States, supplying cartridges to major phonograph manufacturers, including Philco, RCA, Emerson, Magnavox, Admiral and Motorola.
1946
Shure Brothers Company changes its name to Shure Brothers Co., Ltd.
1948
Shure introduces the first cartridge that can play both LP records and 78 RPM (revolutions per minute) records.
1951
The Unidyne 55S is a smaller version of the famous Unidyne 55 microphone.
1952
Shure launches the first ribbon microphone, the Model 300.
1953
Shure launches the first wireless microphone system for performances - the Vagabond. The system is powered by two hearing aid batteries and is capable of transmitting signals within a "usable area" of nearly 700 square feet.
1954
The M12 Dynetic phono microphone integrates the tone arm and cartridge, and established a new industry standard with only 1 gram of needle pressure.
1955
Shure launches the first mobile communications microphone with speaker function.
1956
Shure Corporation moves its headquarters from the Chicago business district to Evanston, Illinois.
1958
The M3D cartridge is the world's first cartridge that successfully meets the performance requirements for stereoscopic recording.
1959
Unidyne III was the first high-quality directional microphone to pick up sound through the end rather than through the side of the microphone. Unidyne III is the predecessor of SM57.
1964
Shure's V-15 stereo Dynetic cartridge is the best cartridge ever produced, with a 15-degree vertical tracking angle and a symmetrical dual radial Oval stylus.
1965
The SM57 Dynamic microphone has clear and natural sound, reliable and durable performance. Since Lyndon B. Johnson, SM57 Dynamic microphones have been placed on the podium of every U.S. president, and this is still the case after the year 2000.
1966
The V15 Type II is the first phono cartridge designed by a computer and has super tracking capabilities.
1966
The Shure SM58 (SM stands for "Studio Microphone") is favored by rock musicians due to its durability, reliability and excellent sound effects. The SM58 quickly became the standard for live performance sound quality. After entering 2000, SM58 is still the most popular professional performance microphone in the world.
1967
The Vocal Master was the first "portable amplification system" that included a mixer, amplifier and speakers.
1968
The M67 portable mixer was used in live broadcasts to facilitate reporters' on-the-spot reporting.
1973
The V15 Type III head was well received for its extremely flat frequency response.
1976
The SM11 is the world’s smallest dynamic neck-mounted microphone.
1978
The SM81 was the first condenser microphone to perfectly combine studio-quality reproduction with the durability and reliability required for live performance.
1981
Sidney N. Shure was elected chairman of the board of directors, and former executive vice president James Kogen was promoted to president and general manager.
1982
Shure establishes a manufacturing facility in Wheeling, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
1983
The FP31 mixer can be called "the most innovative live recording mixer of our time." Weighing just 2.2 pounds, the FP31 mixer easily attaches to Betacam camcorders, giving journalists greater flexibility.
1983
The Automatic Microphone System (AMS) was the first automated high-quality mixing system to use directional control in venues where multiple microphones were used.
1983
Shure established a phono cartridge production base in Pieta, Angola, Mexico.
1984
The SM91 is the first directional boundary microphone.
1984
Shure establishes a wired microphone production base in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
1985
The HTS5000 home theater sound system is patented and provides revolutionary surround sound effects through its innovative top-of-the-line decoder.
1989
The Beta 58 and Beta 57 microphones provide optimal sound reinforcement gain for the concert stage with their supercardioid polar pattern and high output levels.
1989
Shure builds a 60,000-square-foot microphone production facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, further expanding its production capabilities there.
1990
Shure enters the wireless microphone market with the launch of its L series. Within 10 years, Shure will dominate this category worldwide.
1991
Shure opens a branch in Heilbronn, Germany. Shure Europe GmbH provides sales, service and support to Shure distribution centers in 34 countries in Europe.
1994
Shure established a 30,000-square-foot production facility in Pieta, Angola, Mexico to expand its production of phono cartridges, communication microphones, and headsets there. Type microphone and transformer production capacity.
1995
Mr. Sidney N. Shure passed away at the age of 93. Rose L. Shure was newly elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
1996
President and CEO James Kogen retires. Santo (Sandy) LaMantia, vice president of engineering, has been named president and CEO.
1996
Shure launches its first digital signal processing (DSP) product, the DFR11EQ digital feedback suppressor, onto the market.
1997
The S. N. Shure Technical Center was established, and Shure's headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, will be named April 25
"S. N. Shure” day. And renamed part of Brummel Place outside the headquarters building to Shure Avenue.
1997
The PSM 600 personal stereo monitoring system quickly dominated the rapidly growing "in-ear" monitoring system market.
1999
The KSM32 studio condenser microphone for professional recording quickly received wide acclaim upon its launch and was fortunate enough to be used by "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno.
1999
Shure Brothers Co., Ltd. officially changed its name to Shure Co., Ltd.
1999
Shure Asia Ltd. was established in Hong Kong to serve distribution centers and dealers throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim.
2000
Shure Corporation celebrates its 75th anniversary.
2000
Shure Communications Co., Ltd. is established, a Shure subsidiary dedicated to automotive and mobile communications applications.
2002
Shure established Shure Distribution GmbH, a subsidiary of Shure Europe GmbH, to handle direct sales with German dealers.
2003
Shure acquired its long-term distribution center in the UK, HW International, and subsequently changed HW International's name to Shure Distribution UK.
2003
Shure was awarded the "2003 Technical Grammy" award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The Recording Academy awards this award to those who have made outstanding technical contributions to the recording industry. Contributing individuals or companies.
2004
After successfully launching the E-series headphones to mainstream consumers, Shure established a personal audio division focusing on the consumer electronics market.
2005
In order to fully support partners and customers in the Chinese market, Shure established two new institutions in China: a high-tech factory in Suzhou and a sales and marketing office in Shanghai. , providing professional and comprehensive services.