Shure UNIDYNE III Series User Manual

GENERAL
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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):
1. Remove plug element at receptacle end of microphone by
turning slotted setscrew in (counterclockwise) and carefully
withdrawing plug element from case.
2. Disconnect 2–terminal impedance selection socket from
rear of plug element.
3. Reconnect 2–terminal impedance selection socket in re-
verse position so that pin 3 of plug element is inserted in
socket terminal "H" (White).
4. Reassemble plug element into microphone and seal set-
screw securely by turning out (clockwise).
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive volt-
age on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3). See Figure 4.
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UNIDYNE
SET SCREW
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IMPEDANCE SELECTION—
RECEPTACLE END OF MICROPHONE
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)
Open Circuit Voltage*
*0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
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III MODEL 545SD
USER GUIDE
PIN 3
IMPEDANCE
SELECTION SOCKET
FIGURE 1
"L"
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(1.3 mV) (17.6 mV)
Printed in U.S.A.
PLUG
ELEMENT
"H"