Jump to main content

String Instruments

How do you capture the fine, warm quality of your acoustic string sound? With Shure microphones that treat every perfect note with classical precision.

Finely crafted sound reproduction.

Stringed instruments get one-of-a-kind sound out of careful craft. So wouldn’t it be a shame lose detail to subpar audio gear? As your music spreads from sound holes to the back of the auditorium, our microphones capture every measure.

Learn how Shure mics can distill every nuance of your performance. For clubs, concert halls, or the studio. Get smarter amplification for your acoustic audio.

Tell us what you need

Signal Path Podcast: International Anthem
Listen to the latest SIGNAL PATH podcast with Chicago record label INTERNATIONAL ANTHEM, which is known for its holistic approach to jazz and other experimental genres.
Read More
International Anthem co-founder Dave Allen and recording engineer David Vettraino.
a piano miked
From the shure blog
How to Mike a Grand Piano for Recording and Live Sound
Join PAUL THE SOUND GUY, as he shows how to mike a grand piano for recording and live sound in the latest installment of the practical Shure video …
A KSM313 in front of an amp
From the shure blog
How to Choose the Best Mics for the Guitar
Whether acoustic or electric, recording studio or live concert, there are several factors to consider when miking your guitar. In this Shure guide, …
A KSM137 mic in front of an acoustic guitar
From the shure blog
How Do You Do That? Miking an Acoustic Guitar
Join PAUL THE SOUND GUY, as he walks you through several acoustic guitar miking techniques in the latest installment of the practical Shure video …
BRETT YANG and EDDY CHEN from TWOSET VIOLIN
From the shure blog
TwoSet Violin Bring Classical Music to the YouTube Generation
What happens when two classical musicians quit their orchestra jobs to become YouTube stars? BRETT YANG and EDDY CHEN from TWOSET VIOLIN have pulled …
Brandee Younger and Dezron Douglas
From the shure blog
Force Majeure: Lockdown Livestream Inspires Remotely Recorded Album
Inspired by intimate live sets streamed from their Harlem apartment during lockdown, harpist BRANDEE YOUNGER and jazz bassist DEZRON DOUGLAS …
Casey Driessen in a field
From the shure blog
Signal Path Podcast: Casey Driessen
Listen to the latest SIGNAL PATH podcast with CASEY DRIESSEN, an American fiddler exploring musical traditions around the world with his peripatetic …
Read More Articles