Shure 580SA, 580SB User Guide

222

HARTREY AVE EVANSTON,

ILL.

(60204)

U.S.A.

MICROPHONES AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

MODEL 580SA-MP

UNIDYNE A

UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONES

MATCHED PAIR

General:

Dynamic Microphones.

1.5 db for frequency response.

Figure D) have been installed
cations, and performance data listed for the Model 580SA (reverse side of data sheet)
apply to

Application

stereo .recording or similar
microphones during a stereo recording.
various locations of the microphones to achieve placement best suited to your individ­ual requirements. For pickup of large groups it may be advisable to raise the micro­phones above the performers to gain balance between front and rear of the group.

The Model 580SA-MP is a set of two matched Unidyne A Unidirectional

For convenient connection to most tape recorders, standard phone plugs

the

Model 580SA-MP Microphones.

:

The matched Model 580SA Microphones are primarily intended for

The units are matched within 1.0 db in level and within

on

the microphone cables. All other features, specifi-

use.

Many acoustic conditions affect the final placement of

It is usually necessary to experiment with

(See

ARCHITECT’S SPECIFICATIONS

SHURE

phones shall be a matched pair of Unidirectional Dynamic Microphones with a fre­quency range of 50 to 13,000 Hertz. The microphones shall have a “Cardioid” polar
characteristic.

cancellation at the rear shall be 15 to
high impedance input for connection into a high impedance input.

1,000

August, 1949.

adjustable through
with a built-in “On-Off’ switch and a
The cable shall have a standard phone plug installed on the cable. The microphone
swivel adapter shall mount
of each microphone shall be
in diameter.

Copyright 1965, Shure Brothers, Inc.
27A325

MODEL 580SA-MP

The microphones shall be Shure Model 580SA-MP or equivalent. The micro-

The cancellation at the sides shall be approximately

The microphone output shall be -56.5 db where
The microphone rating impedance is 40,000 ohms and the Gm (sensitivity) at

Hz. shall be within 3 db of -152.5 db referenced to EIA Standard SE-105,

The Model 580SA-MP Microphones shall be provided with a swivel adapter

(9-69)

90”

from vertical to horizontal. The microphones shall be equipped

on

a stand having a S’l-27 thread. The over-all dimension

641/4”

MODEL 580SA-MP INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

20

db. The microphones shall have a single

0

db = 1

one

conductor, shielded cable, non-detachable.

(168.8 mm) in length and 1

--L

T

CASE

FIGURE

D

U.S. Patents 3,132,713 and 3,240,883

6

db and the

volt per microbar.

l3/16”

(46.0 mm)

Printed

in

U.S.A.

MODELS 580SA

MODEL 580SA-MP

AND

580SB UNIDYNE A

(see back

page)

UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONES

General:

units built to provide wide range reproduction of music and voice and featuring an
excellent unidirectional microphone pickup pattern. These unidirectional microphones
are ideal for quality public address, theater-stage sound systems, recording, and other
sound reinforcement applications.

The microphone features:

permits the microphone to be tilted through
swivel, also, allows for “quick-disengage” for

amplifier with an input impedance of

are required or under conditions of severe hum disturbance. For
pedance amplifiers, Shure Model A95A Line Matching Transformer is available for
coupling the low impedance microphone to the amplifier input.

are

Important:

superior performance in microphones because of low capacities, superior shielding
properties and unusually long life under severe

iron heat. Carefully clean and tin the conductors and the connections to which the
conductors are to be soldered. The soldering operation can then be done with a
minimum of heat, thereby avoiding any possibility of damage to the cable.

The Model 580 Series Unidyne A Microphones are moving coil dynamic

Exceptional true cardioid pickup pattern: symmetrical about axis and uniform

at all frequencies-providing highly effective suppression of feedback
Uniform shaped response, particularly suitable for the professional entertainer
A built-in “ON-OFF” switch with provisions for locking switch in its

position

use

Versatility-for
Dependability under all operating conditions

The Model 580 Microphones are supplied with an adjustable swivel adapter which

The Model 580SA is high impedance and may be used with any high gain

The Model 580SB is low impedance and is recommended where long cable lengths

in the hand or

on

100,000

a stand-for

90”

use

as a hand microphone.

ohms or more.

use

indoors or outdoors

from vertical to horizontal. This

use

with high im-

“ON”

The Model 580SA Gold features a gold finish. Specifications in other respects

the same as those for the Model

Shure Microphone Cables are selected after exhaustive tests to insure

Cables with plastic insulation should not be subjected

580SA.

use.

to

excessive soldering-

FIGURE A

"I

ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS

SHURE MODEL 580SB

The microphone shall be Shure Model 580SB or equivalent. The microphone
shall be a moving-coil dynamic type microphone with a shaped frequency
13,000 Hz. This 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 has a single low impedance for connection into a 50 to
250 ohm line.

The microphone output shall be -57.0 db where
microbars.

0

db = 1 milliwatt with 10

The microphone rating impedance is 150 ohm and the Gm (Sensitivity) at 1,000

Hz.

shall be within

1949.

The Model 580SB shall be provided with a swivel adapter adjustable through 90"

from vertical to horizontal. The microphone is equipped with
switch and a two conductor, shielded cable, non-detachable. The microphone swivel
adapter will mount

&

3 db of -151.0 referenced

on

a stand having

5/,"-27

to

EIA Standard SE-105 August

a

built-in "ON-OFF''

thread. The overall dimensions shall be

641/4" (168.8 mm) in length and 113/1( (46.0 mm) in diameter.

of

50 to

ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS

SHURE MODEL 580SA

The microphone shall be Shure Model 580SA or equivalent. The microphone
shall be a moving-coil dynamic type microphone with a shaped frequency range
of 50 to 13,000 Hz. This unit shall have a "cardioid" polar characteristic. The
cancellation at the sides shall
shall be 15 to 20 db. The microphone has a single high impedance for connection into
a high impedance input.

The microphone output shall be -56.5 db where

The microphone rating impedance is 40,000 ohms and the Gm (sensitivity) at

1,000

Hz. shall be within

August 1949.

The Model 580SA shall be provided with a swivel adapter adjustable through
90" from vertical to horizontal. The microphone is equipped with a built-in "ON-

OFF" switch and a
swivel adapter will mount
shall be 6

4'/+"

one

(168.8 mm) in length and 113/1( (46.0 mm) in diameter.

be

approximately 6 db, and the cancellation at the rear

0

db 1 volt per microbar.

f

3 db of -152.5 db referenced to EIA Standard,

conductor, shielded cable, non detachable. The microphone

on

a stand having a

NPICAL

DIRECIION*L

P&TTERN

5/,"-27

thread. The overall dimensions

WPliiiL

DiRiCilONlL

PATTERN

Guarantee:

cal defects for a period of one year from date of shipment from factory, provided
all instructions are complied with fully.
to the factory for repairs. Our guarantee is voided

Each microphone is guaranteed to be free from electrical and mechani-

In

case of damage, return the microphone

if

the microphone is subjected

to accident or abuse.

REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

Dynamic Cartridge
Replacement Cable for Model 580SA
Replacement Cable for Model 580SB

Please write Shure Brothers, Inc., for a complete list of the Part Replacement

Kits for Models 580SA and 580SB microphones.

........................................................................................

..........................................................

............................................................

Model R58
Model C60
Model C61

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

:

Frequency
Response

Polar
Impedance

:

Pattern

:

:

Output Level:

Switch

:

Swivel Adapter:
Shock Mount:
Cable

:

Case:
Case Finish:

Dimensions

:

Net Weight:

CARTRIDGE

LCODED

TERMINAL

MODEL

580SA

Dynamic

50 to 13,000 Hz.

Cardioid (Unidirectional) Response. Uniform with frequency,
symmetrical about the axis.

Model 580SB - 150 to 250 ohms
Model 580SA

-

High Impedance

(See

Figure B)

1,000 Hz. Response

Model 580SB Low Impedance

Open circuit voltage
Power level
EIA Microphone Rating

Gm (Sensitivity)

Model 580SA High Impedance

Open circuit voltage

.......................................

.....................

.........................

...................

-

79.5 db (.lo5 mv)

-

57.0 db**

-151.0 db***

-

56.5 db* (1.48 mv.)
EIA Microphone Rating
Gm (Sensitivity)

*

0

db = 1 volt per microbar

**

0

db = 1 milliwatt with 10 microbars

***

0

Built-in "ON-OFF'' switch with lockplate furnished. Micro-

phone is shipped with lockplate installed. To lock switch in

EIA Standard SE-105, August 1949.

db

"ON" position, put in "ON" position, loosen screw

...........................

-152.5 db***

on

and turn lockplate 180". Retighten screw.

Positive action swivel to fit

5/,"-27

stand threads.
Internal vibration-isolation of rubber construction.
Hiehlv durable with exceutionallv effective hum shielding.

Mo"dei 580SB

Non-detachable 15 foot (4.6 meter)
two conductor, shielded cable

Model 580SA

Non-detachable 15 foot (4.6 meter)

one

conductor, shielded cable

Die-cast and "Armo-Dur"

Chrome and Black with stainless steel grille
See Figure A

1 pound

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS MODEL

6

ounces (624 grams)

?;CASE

/?%?NANAL

YELLOW

BLUE

CARTRIDGE ?CASE

58OSB

1

?WITCH

OFF"POSITION

WHITE

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

FIGURE C

lockplate

Y

SHOWN

SHIELD

/-----

IN