Model 515SBGX, 515SBG-18X and
515SBG-18XF User Guide
VARIATIONS
MODEL 515SBGX: Does not include gooseneck or mounting
flange
MODEL 515SBG-18X: Includes gooseneck and 76.2 mm (3 in.)
diameter mounting flange
MODEL 515SBG-18XF: Includes gooseneck and 44.4 mm
(1-3/4 in.) diameter mounting flange
515SBGXSPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
80 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
515SBG-18X
+20
+101 cm
(3/8 in.)
0
dB
.06 cm
-10(2 ft.)
-20
293 4 5 67892 3 4 5 678
GENERAL
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The Shure Models 515SBGX, 515SBG-18X, and 515SBG-18XF Hz
microphones are low-impedance dynamic microphones designed
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
to be mounted on flexible goosenecks or fixed pips. Optimized fre-
FIGURE 1
quency response and a unidirectional (cardioid) pickup patter
Polar Pattern
makes them ideal for language labs, paging applications, and base
Cardioid (unidirectional). Effective rejection of sound at rear of mi-
station communications. They are also recommended for use as
talkback or cuing microphones in TV, film, and recording studios. crophone is uniform at all frequencies, while front pickup charac-
Because of their low impedance, these microphones retain their teristics are uniform about axis (see Figure 2).
level and response characteristics even when long lengths of cable
180o180o
are used.
150o150o150o150o
All three models are supplied with a push-to-talk button and a
four-conductor cable (two conductors shielded).120o120o120o120o
Featuresoo
90o9090o90
? Frequency response optimized for announcing, narration, and-20 dB-20 dB
paging applications-15 dB-15 dB
60o60-10 dB60oo60o-10 dB
? Cardioid pickup pattern symmetrical about axis
-5 dB-5 dB
? Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratiooooo
30303030
? Shock-mounted cartridge for quiet operation and low stand/han-00
dling noise
250 Hz2500 Hz
? Tough diecast locking grille and handle500 Hz6400 Hz
1000 Hz10000 Hz
? Built-in push-to-talk button controls microphone circuit and relay
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN
or control circuit
FIGURE 2
? 45.7 cm (18 in.) gooseneck and mounting flange supplied
(515SBG-18X and 515SBG-18XF only)Impedance
150 ? rated (180 ? actual)
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage: -57 dBV/Pa* (1.4 mV)
*1 PA = 94 DB SPL
Phasing
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
RED cable relative to BLACK cable lead
?2006, Shure IncorporatedPrinted in U.S.A.
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