connected to the amplifier or chassis ground. The 
BLACK cable lead controls the external relay circuit. 
Model 
520SL can be used with any amplifier having 
an input impedance of 100,000 ohms or more. If both 
the microphone circuit and the relay circuit are to be 
extended, a two-conductor shielded cable should be 
used. If the relay circuit is not used, pins 1 and 2 of 
the cable connector should be shorted together and 
a single-conductor shielded cable can be used to 
extend only the microphone circuit. Cable lengths 
over 
15.2m (50 ft) are not recommended. 
Model 
520SLB is a low-impedance microphone with 
a 
2.lm (7 ft) four-conductor, two conductors shielded, 
cable and a double-pole single-throw switch to control 
the microphone circuit and an external relay or control 
circuit. The WHITE and GREEN cable 
!eads are the 
"hot" conductors for balanced-line connections to the 
microphone circuit; the shield is connected to the 
amplifier or chassis ground. The RED and BLACK 
leads control the external relay circuit. 
Model 
520SLB is recommended for use where long 
cable lengths are required or under conditions where 
severe hum pickup may exist. Model 520SLB can be 
connected 
directly to the input of a low-impedance 
amplifier. If both the microphone circuit and the relay 
circuit are to be extended, a four-conductor cable 
should be used with two shielded conductors for the 
microphone circuit. If the relay circuit is not used, a 
two-conductor shielded cable can be used to extend 
only the microphone circuit. Shure Model A95 Series 
Line Matching Transformers can be used for coupling 
the 
520SLB to the input of a high-impedance amplifier. 
These transformers provide a proper impedance match 
between a low-impedance microphone line and a 
high-impedance input and are 
avgilable with various 
input and output connectors. 
OPERATION 
The microphones are supplied with the switch 
operating as a momentary-contact, grip-to-talk type. 
The switch may be converted to a slide-to-lock type 
by loosening the 5-40 Phillips head screw located 
directly below the switch bar. Rotate the stop plate 
(see Figure 3) 180" and retighten the screw. The 
switch can then be used as a momentary-contact type 
or locked in the On position. To lock, grasp the switch 
and simultaneously apply force downward with the 
index finger until the switch bar slides and is locked 
in position. To unlock, slide the bar upward. 
SPECIFICATIONS 
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FREWENCY 
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RESPONSE 
FIGURE 
2 
Polar Pattern 
Omnidirectional 
Impedance 
(at 1,000 Hz) 
Model 
520SL-Microphone  impedance is "High" 
Model 
52OSLB-Microphone  rating impedance is 
150 ohms (200 ohms actual) 
Load lmpedance Range 
MINIMUM 
-- 
RECOMMENDED 
Model 520SL 
....... 
15 kilohms  100 kilohms 
...... 
Model 520SLB  150 ohms  1,000 ohms 
Output Level 
(at 1,000 Hz) 
520SL 
52OSLB 
Open Circuit Voltage* .... - 54.5 dB 
- 
71.5 dB 
(1.88 
mV)  (.265 mV) 
........... 
Power Level 
* 
* 
-50.5 dB 
*O dB = 1 volt per microbar 
**0 dB = 1 milliwatt with 10 microbars 
Switch 
Built-in grip-to-talk, slide-to-lock switch to control 
microphone circuit and external relay or switching 
circuit 
Cable 
Model 520SL-2.1 m (7 ft) two-conductor shielded, 
detachable, with 
Amphenol MC3M type connector 
on microphone end 
Model 520SLB-2.1 m (7 ft) four-conductor, two con- 
ductors shielded, detachable with 
Amphenol MC4M 
type connector on microphone end 
Case 
Metallic green enamel and satin-chrome plated die 
casting 
Dimensions 
See Figure 3 
OVERALL 
DIMENSIONS 
FIGURE 
3 
Net Weight 
1 186 grams (2 Ib 
13 
oz) 
Packaged Weight 
1517 grams (3 Ib 
5% 
oz) 
REPLACEMENT PARTS 
520SL  520SLB 
Cartridge 
................. 
R5 
R5B 
Cable 
..................... 
90A1014  90A1031 
Grille Assembly ............ 
32A259D  32A259D 
Desk Stand Assembly 
....... 
94C102  94C102 
GUARANTEE 
This Shure product is guaranteed in normal use to 
be free from electrical and mechanical defects for a 
period of one year from the date of purchase. Please 
retain proof of purchase date. This guarantee includes 
all parts and labor. 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 
Carefully repack the unit and return it prepaid to 
the factory. If outside the United States, return the unit 
to your dealer or Authorized Shure Service Center for 
repair. The unit will be returned to you prepaid.