Shure 520DX User Manual page 2

GENERAL
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 (see Figure 1) that allows musicians to make adjust-
ments to suit their needs during a live performance. An attached
cable with a standard 1/4-inch phone plug allows the microphone
to be connected to a high-impedance device.
APPLICATIONS
Connect the 520DX directly into a guitar amplifier to produce
the classic blues harp sound. Use the following guidelines:
• The volume control on the microphone should be turned down
before plugging it into an amplifier. As you move away from
the amplifier, the volume can be turned up.
• Adjust the microphone's volume control knob during perfor-
mances as needed. For example, when switching from playing
rhythm to lead or to place the microphone on standby between
sets.
• To avoid feedback, maintain as much distance as possible
from monitors or loudspeakers. Adjust the volume of monitors
or loudspeakers at the mixing console so that no feedback is
present when the volume control knob on the harmonica mi-
crophone is at its maximum setting.
NOTE: The volume setting of the guitar amplifier may have a
significant effect on the overall tone produced. Experiment with
different microphone and amplifier volume settings to achieve
the desired effect.
VOLUME CONTROL
OFF
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
FIGURE 1
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