Manufacture of microphones, wireless systems, in-ear monitoring, headphones and audio electronics for stage, studio and conference.
Shure Europe GmbH
Niles, Illinois (US) · Chicago, Illinois (US) · 75031 Eppingen (DE) · Heilbronn (DE) · Waltham Abbey (GB) · Hong Kong (HK) · São Paulo (BR)New on Amplifa
About Shure
Shure is a US American manufacturer of audio electronics headquartered in Niles, Illinois. The portfolio comprises dynamic and condenser microphones, digital wireless microphone systems (including Axient Digital, ULX-D, SLX-D+), in-ear monitoring systems, earphones and headphones, as well as conference and videoconferencing technology with DSP software such as IntelliMix. The products are used for live production, broadcast/film/TV, conference rooms, educational institutions, houses of worship and content creators. According to the company, manufacturing takes place in the USA, Mexico and China; in Europe, Shure Europe GmbH in Eppingen is responsible for service, logistics and sales, including an audio/video studio. The company was founded in 1925 by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago as a supplier of radio kits and today operates around 40 locations worldwide. Well-known products are the SM57 and SM58, which are based on the Unidyne Model 55 introduced in 1939, the world's first single-element unidirectional dynamic microphone.
- Site
- Eppingen
- Processes
- Manufacture of microphones, audio systems, headphones and audio electronics, Repair and service (own service centers), Shure Academy training and certifications (AVIXA RUs), TAA-compliant product SKUs, Product safety/security support, Sustainability/compliance statements (RoHS, REACH, WEEE), Software/DSP solutions (IntelliMix, Wireless Workbench, ShureCloud), Workshop construction not documented
- Materials
- Electronics, Metal, Plastic
- Certificates
- SAVe (Sustainability in AV) Certification, corporate level, RoHS/REACH/WEEE compliance
- Founded
- 1925
- Industries
- Music industry/live production, Event and conference technology, Broadcast/Film/TV, Educational institutions, Content creators/consumer electronics, Government/authorities
- 01
Product development (R&D)
- 02
Electronics and component manufacturing (USA, Mexico, China)
- 03
Assembly of microphones and audio systems
- 04
Logistics and sales via branch offices and distributors
- 05
Service and repair in own service centers
Manufacturing and Technologies
Electronics
Core component of microphones, wireless transmission systems and DSP audio devices.
Metal
Used for housings and grilles of microphones and studio equipment.
Plastic
Used in housing components and accessories of audio electronics.
Locations
Niles, Illinois
USGroup headquarters
Eppingen
DEEuropean branch, service, logistics center, audio/video studio
Waltham Abbey
GBShure UK Limited, Service Department
Hong Kong
HKShure Asia Limited, Service Department
São Paulo
BRShure Brasil (2017)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of microphones, audio systems, headphones and audio electronicsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Electronics, Metal, Plastic |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Compliance
Shure has manufactured to military quality standards (MILSPEC) since 1941 and offers a two-year warranty with its own service centers. A cross-functional team regularly reviews international regulations such as RoHS, REACH and WEEE.
| Evidence | Shure Europe GmbH |
|---|---|
| RoHS/REACH/WEEE compliance |