Shure X2u Review

XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

13,522 reviews
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Shure
  • XLR to USB Adapter
  • 3.5mm Headphone Output
  • Tricolor Peak Indicator
  • Supplies +48V Phantom Power
  • Microphone Level Adjustment

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 13,522 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Shure X2u. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Shure X2u. For example, 81% of 2,216 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Shure X2u have given positive feedback.

81%
Sound quality
81% of users are satisfied, based on 2,216 reviews
92%
Value for money
92% of users are satisfied, based on 1,489 reviews
80%
Easy to use
80% of users are satisfied, based on 1,486 reviews
88%
Volume control
88% of users are satisfied, based on 759 reviews
96%
Quality of material
96% of users are satisfied, based on 759 reviews
Average Rating (13,522 ratings)
92%
Amazon.com ( 759 ratings )
92%
Amazon.co.uk ( 732 ratings )
92%
Amazon.ca ( 730 ratings )
90%
Amazon.de ( 729 ratings )
92%
Amazon.es ( 728 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.mx ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.it ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.fr ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.nl ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.se ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.pl ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.co.jp ( 727 ratings )
92%
Amazon.sa ( 645 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.tr ( 645 ratings )
92%
Amazon.in ( 645 ratings )
92%
Amazon.ae ( 645 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.au ( 645 ratings )
92%
Amazon.sg ( 645 ratings )
92%
Amazon.eg ( 382 ratings )
94%
Amazon.cn ( 382 ratings )
94%
B&H Photo Video ( 59 ratings )
90%
Guitar Center ( 43 ratings )
90%
Musicians Friend ( 14 ratings )
100%
Adorama ( 3 ratings )
94%
Reverb ( 1 ratings )
100%
Zzounds ( 1 ratings )
100%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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A great way to record on the go

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Jun 13, 2010

Reviewed by The Ship Report on B&H Photo Video

I am an audio producer who produces podcast and radio shows daily. I bought the Shure X2u so that I could record to my laptop in the field. This device fits the bill for me: excellent sound quality, solid construction and great portability, at a reasonable price. I wanted to address one comment I have heard about this device in web forums: that it produces hum. I had this problem initially, and when I contacted Shure they quickly assisted me in properly configuring my recording software. That solved the problem and I'm very happy with my purchase.

Excellent

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Apr 28, 2015

Reviewed by Kelly on B&H Photo Video

We use three of these in our simulation control room connected to SHUR MX412DC Desktop Microphones. The ability to adjust the volume on this unit has made the microphone perfect for our needs by virtually eliminating ambient noise. This is essential when running our simulations and trying to maintain simulation fidelity.

Works like a charm!

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Jul 24, 2013

Reviewed by Dan on B&H Photo Video

I've been using this device for amount 3-weeks and I can say that it does well what it's designed to do. The device is very well made and easy to set up. The feed-through slots in the back are quite handy to Velcro onto the base of my boom riser. The controls are 'fairly' well placed with the exception of the phantom power switch that is easily engaged by accident when adjusting the monitor thumbwheel. Overall, I would buy it again and I wholeheartedly recommend it for those that need such a device.

Very Flexible

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Sep 10, 2011

Reviewed by Alan Mr. Magic on B&H Photo Video

I got this product to do voice over work for my own company. The XM58 microphone has been around for a long time, and there's a good reason for that . . . it's awesome! The Shure X2u USB adapter gives you the advantage of being able to plug in any XLR dynamic or phantom powered microphone directly into the USB port on any Apple or PC computer. Drivers are installed automatically. Just go to your favourite audio recording application and you're in show business. I like to use Quicktime Pro 7. BTW, get the stand too, hand held recordings sound like it. ... More

Perfect

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Aug 8, 2013

Reviewed by Michael S. on B&H Photo Video

I use this product to record voice-overs on a MacBook Pro Retina using the Avid Media Composer 7.0 program. It's a great product because I don't need anything else but my old Shure SM58 microphone - just plug it into the adapter 3 prong end and plug the other adapter end into the USB port. You're ready to go. It sounds great. I highly recommend it for this application.

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Adorama
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Shure X2U XLR To USB Microphone Adapter

Perfect Tool for Fast and Easy Narration

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

May 9, 2012

Reviewed by Ry Guy on B&H Photo Video

I use this project for exactly what it is, an XLR to USB adapter. I am currently laying a voice over track on a documentary using the adapter with my phantom powered microphone. The adapter converts from XLR to USB and hooks right into my Mac. This device is extremely sturdy, has a headset jack, mic gain control, volume control, and monitor control. The one thing that I would love to have added is a meter aside the gain control, however this is not something that detracts from the quality of this device at all. Great purchase.

great product

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Dec 17, 2016

Reviewed by sam on B&H Photo Video

great product. I use it for recording voice overs for tv news stories. easy to use, solid construction, has phantom power which is really useful. I havent seen any negatives yet.

X2u perfect voice over tool

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Sep 14, 2010

Reviewed by Rusty Chain on B&H Photo Video

Use these at school and at home for voice over mic hookups. I run Shure condenser mics with this hookup for vocals and straight voiceover. The sound is crystal clear. The xtra functions for head phone set ups are handy and the ability to travel with this light weight set up is a bonus. I pack this with all my mic gear and is the perfect compliment for my macbook pro for live shoot and edit sessions.

Perfect match

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Nov 9, 2017

Reviewed by Oran on B&H Photo Video

You can use prograde mics with tablets and laptops, throw in phantom power if needed.....built like a tank

Worked on the first try!

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Jan 31, 2011

Reviewed by Pastor Bill on B&H Photo Video

I needed a good mike to record voice tracks for our puppet ministry group. I'm using a Cakewalk program and was looking for something that would make less backround noise than tapping into our church mixer. Setup was so easy that even a pastor can make it work! The adaptor's headphone monitor is also a nice option.

Get the gain structure right

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Feb 19, 2011

Reviewed by @ on B&H Photo Video

I figure out the turning my sound card input gain structure down almost all the way and hitting the preamp as hard as I could gave the best signal to noise ratio.You can listen to it here:@

Works well

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Mar 10, 2019

Reviewed by Thomas on B&H Photo Video

I needed a preamp for a nice quality condenser mic to do narration and this works perfectly. Plus it allows me to plug it directly into my MacBook Pro which automatically recognizes it. Also the build quality is much better than I expected. Overall works exactly as described.

This mic is ....wait for it....Legendary

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Nov 3, 2012

Reviewed by SKYFISH on B&H Photo Video

Not many companies can boast they have an iconic product like the SM58 but SHURE is in that very position. Now let me start by saying that the SM58 doesn't hold a candle in terms of sound quality to anything $ and above but what you lose in quality you earn in build quality. This thing could be made from the metals of a tank for all I know. The X2U is also a thing of beauty but you won't get much use of it unless you don't have a mixer or audio interface that is phantom powered.

Great accessorie

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Aug 14, 2015

Reviewed by John on B&H Photo Video

I have been looking for a low cost amp system alternative for our senior citizens meeting. Some seniors have a hard time hearing. The adaptor along with the Sure mic. is perfect for us and also gives us the option to record special, interesting speakers. John

Small, but all quality

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Oct 11, 2009

Reviewed by dennis on B&H Photo Video

You can get units that add another channel, but this one does it all for one channel. It is quality through and through. It feels solid and professional.

absolutely perfect

Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

Nov 30, 2017

Reviewed by Steve silver on Guitar Center

Works great. Makes using my stage mic (shure 55) for pidcasts,readings to post omg website super easy.

Great fast service!

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Jan 28, 2014

Reviewed by Tad the Diet Coach on B&H Photo Video

The shure xlr to usb adapter was exactly what I needed to use my condenser mic with my computer. I do a lot of skype calls and interviews via skype and needed to use my existing high quality condenser mic. This worked exactly as it was described. No issues and I got great fast service.

Shure X2U

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Jan 22, 2011

Reviewed by Jim the Runner on B&H Photo Video

I use the Shure X2U to create personal audio recordings with a condenser microphone. The qualities I admire about this product include its portability, quality of build and ease of use. In particular, this product is supported by plug-and-play for Windows and Linux. Areas where this product can be improved include the reduction of noise captured and visual indicators for each of the adjustment wheels.

Not for Everyone

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Oct 30, 2012

Reviewed by Capitol on B&H Photo Video

Great 58 microphone, but the in-line amp creates background hiss. I've tried different setups, other computers, and different recording software. Used other similar products and didn't have the hiss.

Shure Quality

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter

Mar 12, 2016

Reviewed by Jim on B&H Photo Video

Like all Shure gear, this is a durable, reliable xlr to USB adapter. Make high quality recordings of music and/or podcasts. B&H is the only place I shop electronics.

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