UNIDYNE
®
III MODEL 545SD
User Guide
©2005, Shure Incorporated
27D3059 (Rev. 10)
Printed in U.S.A.
GENERAL
The UNlDYNE
®
III Model 545SD is a dual-impedance, unidirectional,
dynamic microphone. Shipped connected for low-impedance opera-
tion, it features a silent magnetic reed on/off switch.
The UNlDYNE III is a favorite for instrument pickup and recording,
and can be used on lecterns for public address systems such as
those used in political conventions and legislatures, convention
halls, hotels, public auditoriums, stadiums, schools, and churches.
FEATURES
• Exceptionally uniform cardioid pattern minimizes feedback in
PA applications
• Selectable dual-impedance operation
• Silent magnetic reed on/off switch with lock option
• Cardioid dynamic
• Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz
CONNECTIONS
when using the microphone with a balanced input, pins 2 and 3 are
the audio signal carriers. When using the microphone with an
unbalanced input, use a cable wired with pin 2 as the signal carrier
and pin 3 connected to the cable shield (ground), such as the
Shure C20HZ high-impedance cable.
IMPEDANCE SELECTION
The microphone is shipped connected for low impedance
operation. To change to high impedance, proceed as follows (refer
to Figure 1):
1. Remove plug element at receptacle end of microphone by
turning slotted setscrew in (counterclockwise) and carefully
withdrawing plug element from case.
2. Disconnect 2–terminal impedance selection socket from rear
of plug element.
3. Reconnect 2–terminal impedance selection socket in reverse
position so that pin 3 of plug element is inserted in socket ter-
minal “H” (White).
4. Reassemble plug element into microphone and seal setscrew
securely by turning out (clockwise).
IMPEDANCE SELECTION-
RECEPTACLE END OF MICROPHONE
FIGURE 1
POLARITY
All cables and microphones should be tested to ensure that they
have the same polarity. To test two microphones and/or their
cables for proper polarity, connect them to an amplifier and talk or
sing into them while holding them three or four inches apart. The
sound from the speakers should be the same when talking into
either microphone or directly between them. If the sound drops
drastically, or if a dead spot is found when talking between the two
microphones, either the microphones or their cables have opposite
polarity.
To change the polarity of a microphone cable, either use a Shure
A15PRS phase reverser or interchange the wires connected to
pins 2 and 3 of the three-pin connector at one end of the cable. To
change the polarity of a microphone, the microphone cartridge
leads must be interchanged. This should be performed by your
dealer, the Shure Factory Service Department, or other qualified
service personnel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2)
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional)-uniform with frequency, symmetrical
about axis (see Figure 3)
lmpedance
Dual. Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (250 ohms ac-
tual) for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300
ohms and “High” for connection to high-impedance microphone
inputs.
Wired for low impedance as supplied. To change impedance,
see sections on lmpedance Selection and Connections.
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
“L”
“H”
Open Circuit Voltage* -58.0 dB -35.0 dB
(1.3 mV) (17.6 mV)
*0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
SET SCREW
PLUG ELEMENT
IMPEDANCE SELECTION SOCKET
PIN 3
2
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 2 (with respect to pin 3). See Figure 4.
Switch
Built-in magnetic reed on/off switch with lockplate. To lock
switch in the ON position, remove screw on lockplate and turn
lockplate 180°. Reassemble and tighten screw.
Cartridge Shock Mount
Internal rubber vibration-isolator
Swivel Adapter
Positive action, adjustable through 90° from vertical to horizon-
tal, permits easy removal for handheld use, suitable for mount-
ing on stand with 5/8"–27 thread
Case
Chrome-plated die casting with ARMO-DUR
®
grille and stain-
less steel screen
Dimensions
See Figure 5
Net Weight (less cable)
255 grams (9 oz)
CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in
European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential
(E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
FURNISHED ACCESSORY
Swivel Adapter ..................................................................A25D
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge .............................................................................. R45
Plug Element................................................................. RK169P
Screen and Grille ..........................................................RPM210
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 2
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Line Matching Transformer........................................A95 Series
Desk Stand .............................................................S37A, S39A
Isolation Mount .................................................................. A55M
Dual Mount ........................................................................ A26M
Windscreen ............................................................. A2WS-GRA
Cable, LO–Z (7.6 m [25 ft]).................................................C25J
Cable, HI–Z (6.1 m [20 ft])............................................... C20HZ
ARCHITECTS' SPECIFICATIONS
The microphone shall be a moving coil (dynamic) type with a
frequency response of 50 to 15,000 Hz. The unit shall have a
cardioid polar characteristic. The cancellation at the sides shall be
approximately 6 dB, and the cancellation at the rear shall be 15 to
20 dB. The microphone shall be dual impedance with a rated
impedance of 150 ohms for connection to microphone inputs rated
at 19 to 300 ohms and “High” for connection to high-impedance
microphone inputs. lmpedance change shall be solderless at the
microphone connector.
The microphone output shall be:
Low lmpedance .............................................................-58.0 dB
(0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal)
High lmpedance ............................................................-35.0 dB
(0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal)
The microphone shall have an XLR, three-pin professional audio
connector and shall be equipped with a magnetic reed On-Off
switch.
The microphone shall be provided with a swivel adapter, adjustable
through 90° from vertical to horizontal, and suitable for mounting
on a stand having a 5/8"–27 thread.
The overall dimensions of the microphone shall be 157 mm (6-3/16
in.) in length and 31.9 mm (1 1/4 in.) in diameter.
The microphone shall be the Shure Model 545SD-LC or
equivalent.
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
FIGURE 3
20 200001000 1000050 100
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+10
0
-- 1 0
Hz
dB
150
o
120
o
150
o
120
o
180
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
-- 5 d B
--10 dB
--15 dB
--20 dB
0
150
o
120
o
150
o
120
o
180
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
-- 5 d B
--10 dB
--15 dB
--20 dB
0
125 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
CARTRIDGE TRANSFORMER XLR CONNECTOR
CODED TERMINAL
IMPEDANCE SELECTION SOCKET
(SHOWN IN LOW IMPEDANCE POSITION)
REED
SWITCH
GREEN
BLACK
YELLOW
GREEN
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
BLUE
WHITE
BLACK
(1 1/4 in.)
32 mm
157 mm
(6 3/16 in.)
23 mm
(15/16 in.)
64 mm
(2 1/2 in.)
94 mm
(3 11/16 in.)
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 4
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 5
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