Shure SM58 - Manual (Page 2)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2)
20 20000 1000 10000 50 100
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
+10
0
–10
Hz
dB
-20
+20
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 2
Polar Pattern
Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about micro-
phone axis, uniform with frequency (see Figure 3)
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
500 Hz
1000 Hz
125 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
2000 Hz
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
FIGURE 3
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)
–54.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV)
1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
Impedance
Rated impedance is 150 Ω (300Ω actual) for connection to mi-
crophone inputs rated low impedance
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Internal Connections (Figure 4)
CARTRIDGE
CODED TERMINAL
TRANSFORMER
GREEN
YELLOW
BLUE
RED
BLACK
SWITCH (SM58S ONLY)
GREEN
YELLOW
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 4
Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case
Dark gray, enamel-painted, die cast metal; matte-finished, silver
colored, spherical steel mesh grille
Overall Dimensions (Figure 5)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 5
Swivel Adapter
Positive-action, break-resistant, adjustable through 180°, with
standard 5/8 in.-27 thread
Net Weight
298 grams (10.5 oz)
CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Direc-
tive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance cri-
teria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for
residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
Swivel Stand Adapter .................................................... A25D
Storage Bag ................................................................. 26A13
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Windscreen ......................A58WS Series (8 colors available)
Desk Stand..........................................................S37A, S39A
Isolation Mount.............................................................. A55M
Dual Mount.................................................................... A26M
Cable, 7.6 m (25 ft) ............................................C25E, C25F
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge ..........................................................................R59
Screen and Grille Assembly......................................RK143G
For additional technical assistance, phone Shure at
1-847-600-8440. In Europe, phone 49-7131-72140.