545SD Classic Instrument Microphone

 

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The predecessor to the now legendary SM57

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Best suited to:
Electric Guitar, Snare, Toms

Also great for:
Brass

Dynamic
Cardioid
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Shipped connected for low-impedance operation, the 545SD features a silent magnetic reed on/off switch with lock-on option. A favorite for instrument pickup and recording, the 545SD can also be used on lecterns in public address systems.

What polar pattern"Polar pattern" describes how well the microphone “hears“ sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary does the 545SD have?

The 545SD Classic Unidyne® Instrument Microphone is a dual-impedance, unidirectional, dynamic microphoneDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary.

  • Exceptionally uniform cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary pattern minimizes feedbackSustained “howl” when a mic 'hears' a loudspeaker already reproducing that mic's sound.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Selectable dual-impedance operation
  • Silent magnetic reed on/off switch with lock option
  • CardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary dynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary: 50 to 15,000 Hz
  • Transducer TypeA transducer converts sound into an electrical signal. The two most common types are dynamic and condenser. Read moreGo to the glossary : DynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Polar Pattern"Polar pattern" describes how well the microphone “hears“ sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary: CardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Frequency ResponseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary: 50 Hz - 15 kHz
  • SensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary (1 kHz): -58 dBV/Pa / 1,3 mV/Pa
  • Weight: 298 g
  • FrequencyThis is how many times a sound or radio wave oscillates in one second.Read moreGo to the glossary Repsonse Curve:

User Guides

  • Microphone Clip (Part No: A25D)

 

Comparable Microphones

SM57
Beta 57A

Optional Accessories

X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter
X2U

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