Shure 520DX Green Bullet Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphone with Volume Control

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

The blues harp harmonica player's weapon of choice for decades, Shure's sturdy Green Bullet is the microphone you'll want to cup in your hands and wail into.

Overview

Contoured to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, the Model 520DX "Green Bullet" microphone produces the unique sound that has made it a legend among harmonica players.

The 520DX features a volume control knob at the base of the microphone that allows musicians to make adjustments to suit their needs during a live performance. An attached cable with a standard 1/4" phone plug allows the microphone to be connected to a high-impedance device.

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Specs

Type: Dynamic

Frequency Response: 100 to 5,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional

Impedance: High, unbalanced

Load Impedance Range: Minimum: 100 k ohms

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz):
Open Circuit Voltage 38.0 dBV/Pa (13 mV)*
*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

Polarity: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on tip with respect to sleeve (ground) of microphone output phone plug connector

Cable: 6.1 m (20 ft.) 2-conductor shielded with standard 1/4" phone plug attached (supplied wired for high-impedance, unbalanced connection)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 1.75 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 520DX

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-516-2525
Email: service@shure.com

User Guide

Reviews

(31 ratings)

Submitted October 27, 2007 by a customer from verizon.net

"For the closet harmonica player wants to sound PRO."

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Totally satisfied with both my wife and the Shure Green Bullet. I have no need to look elsewhere for either.

Sound

I have been a closet harmonica player for years, always looking for accoustic value of parking garages, halls, etc. Have the green bullet plugged into a 45 W Behringer K450FX keyboard amp. Response and sound is what I have hunted for. It follows the reed bending with such clarity. My grandson likes to sing into it, but she's not built for that she's built to bring home the blues baby.

Features

The best feature is the way she can be set in your hand with harp over. Suggest coiling the cord once and locking it with your baby finger in case you run out of cord you save the bullet although she is built with heavy construction and can probably take the fall. Placement of the volume control is much nicer than a differnt manufacturer a friend has. He wishes he got the bullet instead.

Ease of Use

Plug it in and GO!!!

Quality

No plastic in this bad boy. Solid heavy construction. Made for travel.

Value

Don't think money can buy better. It's my first and will be my last. But if something happens, I'll re-order another.

Manufacturer Support

Plays great - Haven't needed to call.