Re: Shure 545 question

[PL500@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/1/03 5:33:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
rick@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Hi All,
> 
> I'm thinking of buying a Shure 545 mic.  Is there any known differences
> between the Shure 545, 545SH, 545SD?  They all are Unidyne III dynamic
> elements.  People on Harp-l have praised the SD model.  Why do people praise
> the SD and not the others?
> 
>     --Rick B
>       www.bluesharp.org
> 

Hello, 

Correction from earlier: Butterfield used the Shure 545S not the Shure 545SD. 
Supposedly Little Walter used the Shure 545SD, but Little Walter also used a 
host of other mics as well. The Shure 545SD is a great harp mic, but the 
recent reissues of the microphone are horrible sounding so consider yourself 
warned. My 545SD is probably the best sounding harp mic I have ever used. The top 
end is perfect, the bottom end is full and overall sound is cleaner than other 
microphones (especially compared to other typical CM or CR mics). Its a good 
rugged mic that sounds good. Soundwise Shure 545's do not differ that much in my 
opinion (except for the recent ones); they are pretty consistent in their 
sound and are a great addition to the arsenal. 

Andrew