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Shure 520DX "Green Bullet" Harmonica Microphone

Dynamic Harmonica Microphone with Omnidirectional Pickup Pattern, 100Hz-5kHz Frequency Response, and Volume Control
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Shure 520DX 'Green Bullet' Harmonica Microphone
Shure 520DX 'Green Bullet' Harmonica Microphone
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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.

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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 5kHz
The Shure 520DX "Green Bullet" puts you and your harmonica onstage in style - with great sound!

Resources

Studio Microphone Buying Guide
Rediscovering Blues Harmonica
May 16, 2018

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
  • Frequency Response: 100Hz-5kHz
  • Output Impedance: 1k ohm
  • Color: Green
  • Connector: 1/4"
  • Weight: 1.62 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 520DX

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A Useful Tool In The Arsenal
This mic is kind of a two trick pony. I did a deep dive into the history of it and compared it to vintage versions of this same model as well as a few others. The one trick that everyone knows is harmonica. Its pretty much the defacto harp mic without getting into the weeds. However, it does the LO-FI thing really well. If you're looking for some textured background vocals that wont step on the main vocal, this can really work well. Only reason I didn't 5 star it is because the volume knob takes the place of the stand mount which is a bit annoying. There are 3D printed clips one can buy or make to be able to put this mic on a stand without having to re-wire it, but it shouldn't have to come to that. Out of the 2 things the mic can do, having no mounting option makes one of those two things very difficult. Other than that though, the mic is solid. Since Shure hasn't changed the body design, you can easily mod the mic to use vintage elements if the desire strikes without too much effort (would need a 3rd party grommet to mount it since the new version uses a wildly different capsule. Overall though, the mic does the thing, and it does it the way we want it to. Thats a win!
by Anthony from New York on
Music background: Musician & Engineer over 30 years
Exactly what I wanted
My harmonicas sound great theough this little mic!
by Mike from Owensboro on
Music background: Started playing music in 4th grade (1967) and still playing today. I played sax, piano, farfisa organ,bass, guitar, drums, and bassoon in grade/high school. Studied music on college, and have played in churches, rockcountry bands, jazz ensemble, and varie
Excellent for harmonica
DON'T USE A VOCAL MIC TO RECORD HARMONICA.

Back in the day I played with an awesome blues harmonica player that used a Green Bullet mic (bless his soul.) The guy explained this was a great mic to get that blues-grit. Some time later when I started doing home-made recordings, I picked up this mic to add harmonica here and there and it worked great. I'm just a mediocre harmonica player that puffs into it every now and then but this mic is awesome. Even if you don't play blues, this mic sounds great on folk harmonica style. You can't go bad with the Green Bullet.
by Tortilla Man from Earth on
Music background: Always learning.
Classic Sound
I purchased this mic for nostalgia but have to say it's a great mic. I also have the Hohner Harp Blaster and I can say that I do see me using both mic's on a regular basis. The Shure Green Bullet is a darker and warm tone that works great for that Chicago blues sound. I highly recommend and if you do order it, Sweetwater is definitely the place to get it.
by Adam C from St. Louis on
Perfect
Great mic for a great price from a company that does what it says just in time for a gig thank you Sweetwater!!!!
by Tracy Mason from Blackwater, MO on
Music background: It's a long way to the top of you want to rock and roll
See also: Dynamic Mics, Shure, Shure Dynamic Microphones