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AVOID FEEDBACK (HOWLING)
HOLD MICROPHONE
HANDLE, NOT GRILLE
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
PICKUP PATTERN
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KEY
TAB
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OFF
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This Shure microphone can be used for karaoke, sound reinforce-
ment, or recording. Its wide frequency response and high output
make vocal performances sound clear and vibrant. It is also suitable
for instrument pickup.
FEATURES
SUnidirectional (cardioid) pickup pattern to minimize feed-
back (howling).
SDurable metal construction
SWide frequency response
SNeodymium magnet for high output
SOn–Off switch
SSupplied with a 15 ft. (4.5 m) cable
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE MICROPHONE
CABLE
1. Insert the XLR connector into the microphone as shown in Fig-
ure 1. If necessary, rotate the connector to align the key on the
connector and the groove in the microphone. Push the connec-
tor into the microphone until it clicks.
2. To disconnect the cable and microphone, grasp the connector
while depressing the tab. See Figure 1. Pull the connector away
from the microphone.
MICROPHONE USE
1. Turn on the microphone by sliding the switch to “ON”. Turn off
the microphone by sliding the switch to “OFF”. Keep the switch
in the “OFF” position while connecting or disconnecting the
microphone from a karaoke machine, mixer or tape recorder.
2. Hold the microphone by its handle. Avoid holding the micro-
phone grille. See Figure 2.
3. Position the microphone grille one to two inches (2 to 5 cm)
away from the mouth. Move farther away from the microphone
to produce a more balanced, natural sound. Move closer to the
microphone to enhance low-frequency response.
4. To minimize the chance of feedback (a loud howling or squeal-
ing noise), position the microphone beside or behind loud-
speakers. See Figure 3.
SPECIFICATIONS
Microphone Type and Pickup Pattern
Dynamic, unidirectional (cardioid) pickup pattern (see Figure 4)
Frequency Response
50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 5)
Output Level (at 1 kHz)
–52 dBV/Pa* (2.5 mV) *1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
Output Impedance
600 Ω
Weight and Overall Dimensions
244.5 g (8.63 oz.); 173.8 mm (6–27/32 in.) by
52.6 mm (2–1/16 in.)
Cable and Connectors
15 ft. (4.5 m), female XLR to male 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) phone plug
Certification
Eligible to bear CE mark; conforms to European Union EMC
Directive; Immunity per EN 50082–1 (1992).
For additional information about service or parts, please contact
your local authorized Shure Service Center or visit Shure at
www.shure.com.
Model C-Series User Guide
27B3079 (Rev. 2)
2003, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A.
