Shure
Last verified: April 2026
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American Score
Manufacturing Location
Wheeling, IL
Headquarters
Niles, IL
Founded
1925
Products Verified
5 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Shure has manufactured professional microphones in Illinois since 1925. The SM7B, SM58, SM57, and most professional microphone capsules are assembled at the Wheeling, IL facility. Shure website confirms 'Made in the USA' for core professional microphone lines. Founded by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago, IL. The SM58 and SM7B are among the most recognized American-made professional audio products in the world.
Last verified: April 2026
Shure has been manufacturing products in Wheeling, IL since 1925. We carry 5 verified American-made Shure products.
Heritage & History
Shure was founded by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago, Illinois in 1925 as a one-man radio parts distributor. By the 1930s, the company had pivoted to microphone manufacturing and never looked back. The Model 55 Unidyne microphone, introduced in 1939, was the world's first single-element unidirectional microphone — a technical breakthrough that transformed both broadcasting and live sound reinforcement.
The SM58 handheld vocal microphone, introduced in 1966, became the global standard for live performance. The SM57 instrument microphone became the standard for recording amplifiers and drums. In 2009, the SM7B broadcast microphone — originally designed for Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' recording sessions — found a new generation of users as podcasters and streamers discovered its warm, broadcast-quality sound. Each of these microphones was designed, developed, and manufactured in Illinois, and the SM58 and SM7B remain among the highest-selling professional microphones in the world.
Made in Wheeling, Illinois
Shure's professional microphone manufacturing facility is located in Wheeling, Illinois, where the SM58, SM7B, and core professional capsule lines are assembled by skilled American workers. The Wheeling facility represents nearly a century of accumulated manufacturing expertise — from hand-winding voice coils to precision acoustic chamber testing that ensures every microphone meets Shure's performance specifications.
The GLXD wireless microphone systems, BLX wireless systems, and BETA series condenser microphones round out Shure's professional portfolio. The SM7B has become iconic in podcast studios and broadcast booths worldwide, offering broadcast-quality dynamic performance with rejection of electrical interference — a critical feature in environments with computers, fluorescent lights, and other electromagnetic noise. When touring musicians, broadcast engineers, and recording professionals reach for a microphone, they reach for Shure — made in Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shure made in the USA?
Yes. Shure manufactures 5 verified products in Wheeling, IL. Shure has manufactured professional microphones and audio electronics in Illinois since 1925, producing the legendary SM58 vocal microphone and SM7B broadcast microphone that have defined live performance and recording for generations.
Where is Shure manufactured?
Shure is headquartered in Niles, IL. Manufacturing takes place in Wheeling, IL.
What Shure products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Shure products across Electronics. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Shure founded?
Shure was founded in 1925. Shure has manufactured professional microphones and audio electronics in Illinois since 1925, producing the legendary SM58 vocal microphone and SM7B broadcast microphone that have defined live performance and recording for generations.
Does Shure ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Shure products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.