Now Open: Shure's Fantastic Scholastic Competition

Fantastic Scholastic Logo REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 5th ANNUAL SHURE RECORDING COMPETITION

NILES, IL, October 3, 2008 — Open to university and college students nationwide, the registration for Shure's fifth annual "Fantastic Scholastic" recording competition will remain open until October 17, 2008. A random drawing on or about October 22, 2008, will determine the ten competing schools, each of which will receive a standardized "mic locker" from Shure that must be used to complete every recording project submitted.

The names of registrants chosen as contestants in the random drawing will be posted on Shure's website on or around October 24, 2008. Dedicated mic lockers will then be sent out and must be returned no later than February 2, 2009. Announcement of the Grand Prize, Runner-Up, and Honorable Mention Prize winners will take place on or around April 10, 2009.

Competing teams from each school are required to record and mix an original piece of music. Their submission will be judged by a panel of industry professionals who will evaluate the recordings based upon their overall fidelity, clarity, sonic balance, and creativity in selection and placement of the microphones. Previous judges have included Dave Hewitt, Joe Barresi, Mike Fraser, Elliott Scheiner, and Al Schmitt.

"When we first started this contest four years ago, I don't think any of us really knew what we were in for," said Shure Market Development Specialist Dave Mendez, the contest coordinator. "The response from the students, faculty, and our judges has been overwhelmingly positive and we've seen significant growth and interest in the contest from year to year. We're thrilled to be able to reward more schools by adding more prizes. This contest is a great way for us to support students and teachers of recording education, and we're looking forward to another successful competition in 2009."

For more information or to register, go to www.shure.com/contest.

About Shure Incorporated

Founded in 1925, Shure Incorporated (www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have become legendary for performance, reliability, and value. Shure's diverse product line includes world-class wired microphones and wireless microphone systems for performers and presenters, award-winning earphones and headsets for MP3 players and smartphones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional DJs. Today, Shure products are the first choice whenever audio performance is a top priority.

Shure Incorporated corporate headquarters is located in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The Company has additional manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The United Kingdom, and The United States.

Contacts:

Mike Lohman

Shure Incorporated

847-600-6417

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Gregory A. DeTogne

Gregory A. DeTogne Public Relations

847-367-8187

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