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DESCRIPTION
The Shure RS220 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic instrument micro-
phone that is versatile enough for use with amplified or acoustic instruments.
SPECIFICATIONS
Microphone Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional)
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 rela-
tive to pin 3 of microphone output connector
Output Impedance
(at 1000 Hz)
200
Ω
Sensitivity
(at 1000 Hz)
–56 dBV/Pa, (1.6 mV), 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
Electromagnetic Hum Sensitivity
26 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)
Switch
Built–in On/Off switch
Connector
Three–pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case
Die cast metal handle, black matte finish; hardened silver colored, ta-
pered steel mesh grille
Environmental Conditions
This microphone operates over a temperature range of –29 to 57 de-
grees Celcius (–20 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit), and at a relative humidity
of 0 to 95%.
Weight
Net – 324 g (11.5 oz)
Packaged – 763 g (1 lb 11 oz)
CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in Euro-
pean Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and
light industrial (E2) environments.
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
4.57 m (15ft.) Cable (XLR–XLR)
95D2153
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microphone Clip (standard 5/8 in.–27 thread)
A25D
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Bag
26D18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
7.6 m (25 ft.) Cable (XLR–XLR)
C25J
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen
A85WS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum Mount
A50D
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isolation Mount
A55M
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge Assembly
RPM152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen and Grille Assembly
95B2208C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ID Ring
90F4780
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On/Off Switch Assembly
RPM644
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch Glamour Cap
65A1973
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 cm (2 ft.)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
POLAR PATTERNS
1000 Hz
500 Hz
250 Hz
10000 Hz
6400 Hz
2500 Hz
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
GREEN
CARTRIDGE
GREEN
YELLOW
3
OFF
SWITCH
BLUE
ON
1
2
RED DOT
+
DIMENSIONS
22 mm
7/8 in.
166 mm
6 9/16 in.
1 13/16 in.
47 mm
Instrument Microphone Model RS220
User Guide
SHURE Incorporated Web Address: http://www.shure.com
5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A.
In U.S.A., Phone: 1-847-600-2000 Fax: 1-847-600-1212
In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414
In Asia, Phone: 1-852-2893-4290 Fax: 1-852-2893-4055
International Fax: 1-847-600-6446
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A3179
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Rev.
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2001, Shure Incorporated
Printed in U.S.A.