Shure 561 Quick Start Manual

General Description

The Shure Model 561 is an omnidirectional, low-impedance dynamic micro-
phone designed for use on a stand or flexible gooseneck. Its smooth frequen-
Gooseneck Mounting and Installation
1. If necessary, drill a hole approximately 7 mm (1/4 in) in diameter through
the mounting surface.
2. Place the flange over the hole in the mounting surface and secure it with
three screws.
3. Thread the supplied hexnut all the way down on the flange.
4. Thread the gooseneck tightly onto the flange. Back the hexnut up against
the gooseneck. Use a wrench to tighten the nut firmly against the bottom
of the gooseneck.
5. Slide the cable all the way through the gooseneck.
Connector Wiring
The 561 may be wired for either balanced or unbalanced operation.
For balanced operation, the WHITE wire is connected to the positive audio input, the BLACK wire is connected to the negative audio input, and the SHIELD is
connected to chassis ground.
For unbalanced operation, the WHITE wire is connected to the audio input, the BLACK wire is connected to audio ground, and the SHIELD is connected to
chassis ground.
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cy response is tailored for optimum speech intelligibility, making it ideal for
language labs, paging applications, and base station communications. The
561 is also suitable for use as a talk-back or cuing microphone in TV, film,
and recording studios.
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6. Thread the microphone firmly onto the gooseneck.
7. Connect the cable wires to the amplifier, mixer, or radio transmitter via
8. Lock the microphone in place by tightening the setscrew over the
Use Shure A95 Line Matching Transformers to match a low impedance (300
ohm) microphone line to a high impedance amplifier or mixer input. The A95
is available with various input/output connectors.
Cartridge
White
Black
Shield
Coded Terminal
Internal Connections
Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphone
Frequency response tailored for speech applications, with bass rolloff
and mid-range "presence" rise
Omnidirectional pickup pattern
Low impedance; long lengths of cable can be used without affecting mi-
crophone response or level
Shock-mounted cartridge for reduced stand and handling noise
Rugged die-cast aluminum construction
Lockable stainless steel mesh grille
Optional gooseneck and mounting flange
screw terminals, an XLR connector, or a 1/4-inch phone plug.
mounting threads. The setscrew in the nameplate can be tightened to
secure the grille.
Cable
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