Shure Microphone 561 User Manual

Model 561 Dynamic Microphone  
User Guide  
5. Slide the cable all the way through the gooseneck.  
6. Thread the microphone firmly onto the gooseneck.  
7. Connect the cable wires to the amplifier, mixer, or radio  
transmitter via screw terminals, an XLR connector, or a  
1/4-inch phone plug. See Figure 1 and Table 1 below for wiring  
information.  
8. Lock the microphone in place by tightening the setscrew over  
the mounting threads. The setscrew in the nameplate can be  
tightened to secure the grille.  
NOTE: Use Shure A95 Line Matching Transformers to match  
a low impedance (300 :) microphone line to a high  
impedance amplifier or mixer input. The A95 is available with  
various input/output connectors.  
CONNECTOR WIRING  
The 561 may be wired for either balanced or unbalanced  
operation.  
For balanced operation, the WHITE wire is connected to the  
positive audio input, the BLACK wire is connected to the negative  
audio input, and the SHIELD is connected to chassis ground. Refer  
to Figure 1 and Table 1 below.  
For unbalanced operation, the WHITE wire is connected to the  
audio input, the BLACK wire is connected to audio ground, and the  
SHIELD is connected to chassis ground.  
MODEL 561  
OMNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONE  
The Shure Model 561 is an omnidirectional, low-impedance  
dynamic microphone designed for use on a stand or flexible  
gooseneck. Its smooth frequency response is tailored for optimum  
speech intelligibility, making it ideal for language labs, paging  
applications, and base station communications. The 561 is also  
suitable for use as a talk-back or cuing microphone in TV, film, and  
recording studios.  
CARTRIDGE  
CABLE  
WHITE  
BLACK  
SHIELD  
CODED TERMINAL  
FEATURES  
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS  
FIGURE 1  
Frequency response tailored for speech applications, with  
bass rolloff and mid-range “presence” rise  
TABLE 1. CABLE-TO-CONNECTOR WIRING  
Omnidirectional pickup pattern  
Low impedance; long lengths of cable can be used without  
affecting microphone response or level  
INPUT TYPE  
WIRE  
FUNCTION  
XLR  
1/4 INCH  
COLOR  
CONNECTOR  
PHONE PLUG  
WHITE  
AUDIO +  
PIN 2  
TIP  
Shock-mounted cartridge for reduced stand and handling  
noise  
BALANCED  
BLACK  
SHIELD  
AUDIO -  
PIN 3  
PIN 1  
RING  
Rugged die-cast aluminum construction  
Lockable stainless steel mesh grille  
Optional gooseneck and mounting flange  
CHASSIS GROUND  
SLEEVE  
WHITE  
AUDIO  
--  
TIP  
UNBALANCED  
BLACK  
SHIELD  
AUDIO GROUND  
--  
--  
SLEEVE  
SLEEVE  
CHASSIS GROUND  
GOOSENECK MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION  
1. If necessary, drill a hole approximately 7 mm (1/4 in.) in  
diameter through the mounting surface.  
2. Place the flange over the hole in the mounting surface and  
secure it with three screws.  
3. Thread the supplied hexnut all the way down on the flange.  
4. Thread the gooseneck tightly onto the flange. Back the hexnut  
up against the gooseneck. Use a wrench to tighten the nut  
firmly against the bottom of the gooseneck.  
©2005, Shure Incorporated  
27C2057 (Rev. 7)  
Printed in U.S.A.  
 

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