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Shure 520DX "Green Bullet"

Item ID: 520DX

Dynamic Harmonica Microphone with Omnidirectional Pickup Pattern, 100-5,000Hz Frequency Response, and Volume Control

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The Legendary Shure "Green Bullet" Harmonica Microphone!

Here's the Shure 520DX, dubbed the "Green Bullet" - a legend in its own right! This famous harmonica microphone is the perfect tool for live performers. The Shure 520 DX "Green Bullet" boasts a handy volume control knob at the base of the microphone so it's easy to adjust your levels mid-peformance. And, the 520DX's attached cable offers a standard 1/4-inch phone plug so you can connect your harp mic to whatever high impedance device your needs require. A favorite of harmonica players around the world, take the stage confidently with the Shure 520DX "Green Bullet" harmonica microphone.

Shure 520DX Harmonica Microphone at a Glance:
  • A trusted harmonica legend
  • Handy volume knob on base of microphone

A trusted harmonica legend
The Shure 520DX, known affectionately as the "Green Bullet," has seen countless stages across the world. In fact, it's already a legend among harmonica players - especially among blues players. Its signature green and chrome die-cast casing was countoured to fit perfectly between your harmonica and your hands. And, true to Shure form, you can bet the 520DX Green Bullet sounds great, too.

Handy volume knob on base of microphone
Built for the stage, the Shure 520DX has a convenient volume level control built right into it. That way, it's easy to make quick level adjustments mid-performance without taking your mind off your performance or your hands off your harp.

Shure 520DX Harmonica Microphone Features:
  • New volume control knob lets you adjust the volume to fit each musical situation
  • New rugged, dynamic cartridge with improved response
  • High-impedance, omnidirectional
  • Attached 1/4 inch cable
  • Frequency response 100 to 5,000 Hz

The Shure 520DX "Green Bullet" puts you and your harmonica onstage in style - with great sound!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Omni
Frequency Response 100Hz-50kHz
Impedance 1000 ohms
Length 3.25"
Width 2.5"
Depth 2.5"
Weight 1.62 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 520DX

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The Blend Joker

by Sarry from Egypt
July 11, 2011
Music Background: Recording engineer, Pro musician, Composer & Arranger
Put this my Mic beside your fav. Microphone when recording Vocals, Drag the Volume down on your Daw, after your take, start to raise the volume of the green bullet, and watch the magic happening in th... read more [+]e midrange, PUNCHY & WITTY. The reason i got this microphone was mainly for my harmonica set. but i find myself using it on everything side by side my expensive arsenal of microphones. for example when recording drums, i use it as a secondary Room Mic. and the Sound i get is fantastic, pass this through a compressor (Squash It) and get in your face drums.Guitars, Bass Etc... to be clear thats not the best Microphone used alone, Lacks highs and lows, midrangy, PHONE or Radio Effect Kinda Mic. the best for harmonica, Great as The blend Joker with everything close [-]

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