Unisphere I 565

Shure; Chicago, Evanston, Niles (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1967
  • Category
  • Microphone or Pick-up element
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 299561

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Unisphere I 565 - Shure; Chicago, Evanston,
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 153 x 51 x 51 mm / 6 x 2 x 2 inch
  • Notes

  • Often referred to as the "Woodstock microphone" because of its use at the 1969 festival.

    Type Dynamic
    Frequency Response 50 to 15,000 Hz
    Polar Pattern Cardioid (unidirectional)--uniform with frequency, symmetrical about axis
    lmpedance Dual. Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (250 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms and "High" for connection to high-impedance microphone inputs. Wired for low impedance as supplied.
    Output Level LOW @ 1,000 Hz: Open Circuit Voltage* -58.0 dB (1.3 mV); HIGH @ 1,000 Hz: Open Circuit Voltage* -35.0 dB (17.6 mV) *0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

    See identical model Unisphere I 565S with on/off switch.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.3 kg / 0 lb 10.6 oz (0.661 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 95.00 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (1967 Shure catalog, page 12)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Alfred Przybilla. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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