Shure 515SA Unidyne B

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I got this mic in a trade back in the late 60's, I think. I've never used it, but it was brand new when I got it. I'd completely forgotten about it. Today I found it in a box in the back of a closet. Original box, with a "swivel adapter" and a funky, padded, paper bag for the mic. The enclosed spec sheet says it is "a moving coil dynamic unit built to provide good reproduction of music and voice, and are ideal for use with good quality sound systems and tape recorders".

Does anybody know anything about this mic? Is it any good? Have I found a priceless treasure, a piece of junk, or something in between?

It'll take me a week or two before I can hook it up to my computer and try it out, so I don't even know if it is in working order although I suspect it is.
 
Rats, I thought I recognized that mic. And now I went and researched it, despite my exhaustion. Cursed curiosity, a pox on you.

What you have is the precursor to the SM-57, the most versatile and respected mic (arguably) in the world. Useful, yes. Respected, yes. Valuable, not really. It's a dynamic mic, so output levels are low.

Somewhere around here, I think I have one......... Value is about 75-100 bucks or so.
 
Hi Doc,
Thanks for sorting this out for me. I'm not looking to sell it, but I'd like to know if it's any good. As in; can I use it for anything, what is it best suited for? I'm probably going to try to make a recording of my motorcycle while riding to see if I can get decent engine sounds, wheel sounds, and maybe wheels in gravel sounds. Then do the same with my wife's bike. I also need the sound of the derailleur on my bicycle. Hmmm... Come to think about it, I need a better recorder. I don't think my H2 is going to cut it.

Anyway, thank you for your help with this mic.
 
It's a dynamic mic, so using it for foley and set work...........I don't think you will be happy with the results.

Plus, you will definitely not like it on the bike while riding.
 
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