Shure 545SD User Manual Download

Page: 1 / 12

GENERAL

The UNlDYNE

III Model 545SD is a dual-impedance, uni-

directional, dynamic microphone. Shipped connected for low-
impedance operation, it features a silent magnetic reed on/off
switch.

The UNlDYNE III is a favorite for instrument pickup and re-

cording, and can be used on lecterns for public address sys-
tems such as those used in political conventions and legisla-
tures, convention halls, hotels, public auditoriums, stadiums,
schools, and churches.

FEATURES

Exceptionally uniform cardioid pattern minimizes feedback
in PA applications

Selectable dual–impedance operation

Silent magnetic reed on/off switch with lock option

Cardioid dynamic

Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz

CONNECTIONS

When using the microphone with a balanced input, pins 2

and 3 are the audio signal carriers. When using the microphone
with an unbalanced input, use a cable wired with pin 2 as the sig-
nal carrier and pin 3 connected to the cable shield (ground),
such as the Shure C20HZ high-impedance cable.

IMPEDANCE SELECTION

The microphone is shipped connected for low impedance

operation. To change to high impedance, proceed as follows
(refer to Figure 1):

Remove plug element at receptacle end of microphone by
turning slotted setscrew in (counterclockwise) and carefully
withdrawing plug element from case.

Disconnect 2–terminal impedance selection socket from
rear of plug element.

Reconnect 2–terminal impedance selection socket in re-
verse position so that pin 3 of plug element is inserted in
socket terminal “H” (White).

Reassemble plug element into microphone and seal set-
screw securely by turning out (clockwise).

ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ

IMPEDANCE

SELECTION SOCKET

PLUG
ELEMENT

SET SCREW

PIN 3

IMPEDANCE SELECTION—

RECEPTACLE END OF MICROPHONE

FIGURE 1

POLARITY

All cables and microphones should be tested to ensure

that they have the same polarity. To test two microphones
and/or their cables for proper polarity, connect them to an ampli-
fier and talk or sing into them while holding them three or four
inches apart. The sound from the speakers should be the same
when talking into either microphone or directly between them.
If the sound drops drastically, or if a dead spot is found when
talking between the two microphones, either the microphones
or their cables have opposite polarity.

To change the polarity of a microphone cable, either use

a Shure A15PRS phase reverser or interchange the wires con-
nected to pins 2 and 3 of the three-pin connector at one end of
the cable. To change the polarity of a microphone, the micro-
phone cartridge leads must be interchanged. This should be
performed by your dealer, the Shure Factory Service Depart-
ment, or other qualified service personnel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Dynamic

Frequency Response

50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2)

Polar Pattern

Cardioid (unidirectional)—uniform with frequency, sym-
metrical about axis (see Figure 3)

lmpedance

Dual. Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (250
ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated
at 19 to 300 ohms and “High” for connection to high-im-
pedance microphone inputs.
Wired for low impedance as supplied. To change impe-
dance, see sections on lmpedance Selection and Con-
nections.

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)

“L”

“H”

Open Circuit Voltage*

–58.0dB

–35.0 dB

. . . . . . . . . .

(1.3 mV)

(17.6 mV)

*0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive volt-
age on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3). See Figure 4.