Shure 515BSLX - Manual

Model 515BSLX User Guide
© 2005, Shure Incorporated
27E2975 (Rev. 9)
Printed in U.S.A.
MODEL 515BSLX
UNIDIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE
The Shure Model 515BSLX is a dynamic (moving coil), low-im-
pedance, cardioid (unidirectional) microphone designed for mount-
ing on a gooseneck or fixed pipe with a
5/8 in.-27 thread. The
cardioid pickup pattern provides excellent voice reproduction with
effective rejection of feedback and background noise. The
515BSLX is especially suitable for use in communications, paging,
and talkback systems. The microphone is supplied with a slide
switch controlling the microphone audio and a relay circuit, permit-
ting hands-free operation. The microphone comes with a 1.8 m (6
ft) four-conductor, two conductors shielded, cable.
The 515BSLX is wired with the microphone circuit normally
open for use in parallel-wired microphone installations.
FEATURES
• Rolled-off low-frequency response combined with a
smooth high-frequency rise for clear and intelligible voice
pickup
• Symmetrical cardioid pickup pattern minimizes feedback
• Shock-mounted cartridge for quiet operation and low
stand/handling noise
• Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio
• Heavy-duty zinc, die-cast, locking, metal grille protects
cartridge and resists wear
• Built-in slide switch controls both microphone circuit and
relay or control circuit
• Backed by the Shure 2-years warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response (Figure 1)
80 to 15,000 Hz
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern (Figure 2)
Cardioid (unidirectional). Effective rejection of sound at rear of
microphone is uniform with frequency; front pickup characteris-
tics are symmetrical about axis.
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN
FIGURE 2
Impedance
150 Ω rated (180 Ω actual)
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)
LOZ
Open Circuit Voltage -57.0 dBV/Pa (1.4 mV)
(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
the RED lead with respect to the BLACK lead
Switch
Built-in, double-pole double-throw slide switch. Lockplate to lock
switch ON
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
.6 m (2 ft)
1 cm (3/8 in.)
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
250 Hz
6400 Hz
10000 Hz
2500 Hz