Shure 1965 catalogue

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MICROPHONES . HIGH FIDELITY COMPONENTS

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FAMOUS UNIDYNE MICROPHONES

UNIDYNE III SERIES

THE ONLY CARDIOID MICROPHONES FEATURING
PICKUP PATTERN SYMMETRICAL ABOUT
AXIS AND UNIFORM AT ALL FREQUENCIES

The worlds finest moderately priced dynamic cardioid microphone for public-address system use. The
Unidyne III approaches the theoretical ideal of the cardioid pickup pattern. This means completely uniform
pickup about the axis at all frequencies-in all planes. Remarkably faithful reproduction of the human

voice makes the Unidyne III a superior choice for public-address applications. Low frequency character-
istics of the Unidyne Ill eliminate boominess, and make it a favorite for pickup of drums and bass
instruments. Striking black and satin chrome finish in compact modern design makes the Unidyne III a

Model 545"

U 'd "I" stylish addition to any platform. Model 545 is suitable for handheld and/or stand use with Model A25
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Swivel Adapter included. Model 5458 is mounted on lifetime swivel and includes on-off switch. Model
544 is furnished with cable attached and is designed for gooseneck mountings. 544-66 includes 6
gooseneck; 544-612 includes 12" gooseneck; 544-618 includes 18" gooseneck.

TYPE: Dynamic. FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5045.000 cps. POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid (Uniform with fre-
quency, symmetrical about axis). MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: uses Alnico V magnet. CASE: Die cast zinc and
Armo-Dur". FINISH: Satin chrome and black. CABLE CONNECTOR: Equivalent to Amphenol MC4M
plug. CABLE: 18 ft., 3 conductor shielded. STAND THREAD: %"-27 thread. DIMENSIONS: Length-
5%,", Diam.-Il%4". NET WElGHT: 6/10 lb., Shipping Weight 27/3 lbs. FURNISHED ACCESORIES:
A25 type swivel adapter. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: A86A cable type transformer, $338 desk stands.

Model 5455 MODEL LIsr PRICE]

Unidyne III * IMPEDANCE TABLE ourrur LEVEL
4 _ $ 85.00
-57 db (0 db =1milliwatt $ 89.95
L-50-250 ohms per .10 mlcrobarsl
.141 mIIlIvolts/microbar $ 80.00 I
_ s 83.00 I

-55 db (0 db = 1 volt
per microbar);
1.760 millivotts/microbar

544-612 $ 83.75
544-618 $ 05.00

Model 546
Broadcast
Unidyne II I 1

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BROADCAST UNIDYNE III

MODEL 546. Ultra compact, unidirectional, distinctive design, weights only 1 1b.!
Recommended for Critical broadcast and theater-stage sound system operation and
highest quality public address and recording applications. Truly uniform cardioid
pick-up pattern. symmetrical about axis. Special live-rubber vibration-isolating shock
mount. improved self-adiusting lifetime swivel permits tilting of head 180°. Cannon
XL-a-ll connector. 20 ft. 2-conductor shielded broadcast type cable. Head only
11%," diam. 5%." long. 5045.000 cps frequency response.

Model 544
Gooseneck a
Unidyne III

' é IMPEDANCE TABLE OUTPUT LEVEL " MEDEL LIST PRICE
" l' 0.5. Patent 0190.864 - . . -' -
- -55 db (0 db = 1 min-wan per 10
3 0th" Patents Pendmo '- - 5° Ohms microbars); .079 millivolts/microbar
" -- -- 546 $135.00

--55 db (0 db = 1 milliwatt per 10
1" "' 15° Ohms microbars); .116 millivolts/microbar

UNIDYNE II SERIES

Famed Throughout the World for Ruggedness and Reliability

_ E The Unidynes are the largest selling microphones throughout the world - used consistently by famed
r" celebrities fa? those important events where the faithfulness of sound reproduction is critical. A sturdy
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construction provides immunity of the moving-coil system to abnormal atmospheric conditions and
severe mechanical shock. Model 555 is highly recommended for fine quality public address, theater-
stage sound systems, recording and remote broadcasting, and low-gain tape recording. It is also the
field-proved standard for fixed station use in the police, fire, transportation, forestry and commercial
services. Smooth frequency response from 50 to 15,000 cps. Furnished with an 18-foot cable and
plug assembly. Model 555W is same as Model 555 except it has On-Off switch.

Model 555"
Unidyne

Model 5565 is specially constructed and tested to meet the requirements of the broadcast and television
studio, and is held within close tolerances in frequency response and directivity. It is a moving-coil
type microphone with a frequency range of 40 to 15,000 cps, production uniformity guaranteed to
plus or minus 2% db. As a further precaution against mechanical vibration pickup, the 5565 is provided
with an additional isolation unit, of live rubber construction in combination with the stand connector and
a built-in high quality cable connector. Furnished with a 20-foot, high quality, shielded, 2-conductor
cable with Cannon plug attached. Both the 558 and the 5568 feature the patented "Uniphase" net-
work system. All units include multi-impedance switch for High, Medium or Low Impedance.

OUTPUT LEVEL

-54 db (0 db = 1 milliwatt per 10
35 °" microbars); .063 millivolts/microbar

-ss 06 (0 db = 1 miiiiwarr per 10
M~150- 250 ohms microbars); .125 millivolts/mlcrobar

mm -57 db (0 db = 1 volt per
microbar); _1.410 millflts/microbar

IMPEDANCE TABLE

MODEL LIST PRICE
5565 $135.00

Model 5565
Broadcast

sss ' 3 83.00
sssw 5 85.00

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2 All Shure Dynamic, Controlled Magnetic, and Ceramic Microphones are eligible for FCDA purchases.

Available in Gold finish for 510 additional (List Price)