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With its signature green and chrome die-cast casing, the 520DX "Green Bullet" holds a spot in history as the definitive blues harp voic. The 520DX features a volume control knob at the base of the microphone that allows users to make adjustments to suit their needs during live performance. An attached cable with a standard 1/4-inch plug allows the microphone to be connected to a high-impedance device. Contoured to fit perfectly between harmonica and hands, it can also be used for distinct, lo-fi vocals.
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Contoured to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, the Model 520DX "Green Bullet" microphone produces the unique sound that has made it a legend among harmonica players. The 520DX features a volume control knob at the base of the microphone that allows users to make adjustments to suit their needs during live performance. An attached cable with a standard 1/4-inch plug allows the microphone to be connected to a high-impedance device. Contoured to fit perfectly between harmonica and hands, it can also be used for distinct, lo-fi vocals.
With its signature green and chrome die-cast casing, the 520DX "Green Bullet" holds a spot in history as the definitive blues harp voice.
Frequency response.
Key Features
- Volume control knob allows users to adjust the volume to fit each musical situation
- Rugged, dynamic cartridge with improved response
- High-impedance, omnidirectional
- Supplied with 1/4 inch connector
Applications
Connect the 520DX directly into a guitar amplifier to produce the classic blues harp sound. Use the following guidelines:- The volume control on the microphone should be turned down before plugging it into an amplifier. As you move away from the amplifier, the volume can be turned up.
- Adjust the microphone's volume control knob during performances as needed. For example, when switching from playing rhythm to lead or to place the microphone on standby between sets.
- To avoid feedback, maintain as much distance as possible from monitors or loudspeakers. Adjust the volume of monitors or loudspeakers at the mixing console so that no feedback is present when the volume control knob on the harmonica microphone is at its maximum setting.
Specifications
- Type: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 100 to 5,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Impedance: High, unbalanced
- Load Impedance Range: Minimum of 100 kilohms
- Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage 38.0 dBV/Pa (13 mV)* -- *1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
- Polarity : Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on tip with respect to sleeve (ground) of microphone output phone plug connector
- Cable: 20-foot cable, two conductor shielded with standard 1/4-inch phone plug attached (supplied wired for high-impedance, unbalanced connection)
- Case: Green and chrome finished die casting
- Weight: 26 ounces
Guilherme
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
Amazing device, sounds vintaged
Ricardo Burris
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
Sounds great
lawrence k.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
MY LAST ONE WAS OVER 25 YEARS OLD, NOW I HAVE NICE CRISP TONE
Leslie Lauts
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
The shape the color, the sound!👍
xb
Reviewed in France on August 3, 2024
Le son est bien ce que je recherchais
H. Lutz
Reviewed in Germany on May 2, 2024
Alles Gut
Pascal
Reviewed in Australia on January 23, 2024
Price, looks, cachet, build quality, has it allEasy to use, and just adds that slight swagger to a journeyman trainee at best.
stray dog
Reviewed in Italy on May 10, 2023
il microfono risponde come piace a me, a patto di suonare l'armonica a mani chiuse sul microfono stesso, se si usa fisso sul treppiede risulta più o0 meno come gli altri microfoni: meglio stare distanti dai diffusori altrimenti gli acuti stridono e fischiano e bisogna regolare il volume, quindi trovare il punto idoneo tra le casse è basilare! sono complessivamente contento!
Geri Patterson
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
Many of my musican friends - harmonica players have this type of microphone. I play and can conveniently carry my own mic and small amp with me. Sound is very good.
Daniel R. Gutierrez
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2020
Easy to use, turn dial on bottom lets your voice ring through. Nice 2lb weight in your hand with a generous length in cord to walk around. I use this as a performance mic, to be honest it does muffle quiet a bit so just be prepared to speak close into the mic, like uncomfortably close. But i use a mini honey amp and fx pedals to give myself a dope unique sound. Out of all my instrumental purchases, this is my favorite.
ノンノ
Reviewed in Japan on July 24, 2019
全く問題ありません。他のハーモニカマイクに比べハウリングがほとんど起こらなくなりました。サイズと重さは課題ですが、音優先です。大きな場所で使いたいマイクでした。
Craig R. Sanders
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2013
It`s just what the jam doctor ordered! Flippin awesome! Been playing harp a long time and always wanted one of these, but i live way out here in the waste lands. So i never have seen one in the small town shops. Thanks to Amazon I finally have access to groovy stuff. The tone is great. fit and finish is great. the volume knob is mighty handy. A friend played one of the old ones back in the late 70s through a Fender Champ. This new Bullet does not have quite as much rasp as that old one but i think it sounds better on a clean Bassman.
The Dude
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2012
The Shure Green Bullet 520DC is an amazing microphone if used correctly. It has such a warm, distorted sound prefect for blues music. I bought it to sing out of because I wanted a lo-fi sounding vocal mic. This mic isn't low impedance so not too much power, but once I used a DI box it explodes my vocals. Amazing! I gave it a four out of five just because it's a 1/4" instead of a XLR. I know, I know it's made for amplifiers to power it. Nevertheless, this mic kicks ass and is built to be beaten and can take it. I've dropped it a few times. Just a side note, you cannot find a mic holder for it. So, take an old mic holder and melt it to fit the shape of the mic, then use velcro and bands to secure it down. Vaula, instant cheap mic holder for the Shure Bullet!Peace.
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