Shure 588SDX User Manual

MODEL 588SDX
UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
The Model 588SDX is a ball-type, dual-impedance, cardioid
(unidirectional) dynamic microphone that provides excellent
voice reproduction. Its spherical grille is a very effective wind
and pop filter which is especially good when used for closeup
vocal miking. This microphone is highly suited for speech or
music pickup in schools, churches, and meeting rooms. Its
unidirectional polar pattern greatly reduces feedback prob-
lems, permitting operation closer than usual to loudspeakers
without the annoying squeal or howl caused by feedback.
The microphone is equipped with a lockable ON/OFF switch
and an internal impedance selection socket located on the XLR
connector for switching between high and low impedance. A
slip-in swivel adapter is supplied for the convenience of
stand-mounted use.
Features
Controlled low-frequency response combined with a
smooth high-frequency rise for clear and intelligible voice
pickup
Symmetrical cardioid pickup pattern minimizes feedback
Spherical grille provides effective filtering out of breath
noise and popping when used for closeup vocals, and of
wind noise when used outdoors
Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio
Shock-mounted cartridge for quiet operation and low
stand/ handling noise
Lockable ON/OFF switch
Dual impedance selectable by internal socket
Break-resistant, slip-in swivel adapter for stand-mounted
use
Three-pin professional audio (XLR) connector
Tough, steel-mesh grille resists wear from constant use
and handling; die-cast handle
Field serviceable and backed by the Shure 2-year warranty
BASIC RULES FOR MICROPHONE USE
1. Aim a directional microphone toward the desired sound
source (for instance, a talker or singer) and away from un-
desired sources (such as loudspeakers).
2. Locate the microphone as close as practical to the desired
sound source for the best gain before feedback.
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Model 588SDX User Guide
3. When extra bass response is desirable, work close to the
microphone. See Figure 1 for the closeup increase in low
frequency output called "proximity effect".
4. Do not pick up the same sound source with more than one
microphone. Keep the distance between multiple micro-
phones at least three times the distance from each source
to its intended microphone.
5. Use the fewest microphones practical for the particular ap-
plication.
6. Locate microphones as far as possible from acoustically
reflective (hard or smooth) surfaces.
7. Add an external windscreen when additional pop protec-
tion is needed: outdoors in windy conditions or for closeup
vocal use.
8. Avoid excessively handling the microphone to minimize
mechanical noise pickup.
9. To preserve directional characteristics, do not obstruct the
grille with your hand.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
80 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
3
1 cm ( / in.)
8
.6 m (2 ft)
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional) symmetrical about axis (see
Figure 2)
o
180
o
150
150
o
120
o
90
–20 dB
–15 dB
o
60
–10 dB
–5 dB
30
o
30
0
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
FIGURE 1
o
180
o o
150
o
o 120
120
o o
90 90
–20 dB
–15 dB
o
60
o
60
–10 dB
–5 dB
o
o
30
0
2500 Hz
6400 Hz
10000 Hz
FIGURE 2
Printed in U.S.A.
o
150
o
120
o
90
o
60
o
30