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Model 514B User Guide

©

2003, Shure Incorporated

27B1387 (Rev. 4)

Printed in U.S.A.

GENERAL

The Shure 514B is a low impedance, dynamic, hand-held 

microphone designed for paging and public address systems. It 
provides clear, natural voice response and high intelligibility.

The 514B connects to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 

W

It can be used in applications that require long cable lengths, or 
where severe hum conditions are present. For connection to high 
impedance inputs, use Shure A95 Series Line Matching Trans-
formers.

The microphone is provided with a four-conductor (two

shielded) coiled cable and a “Million-Cycle” leaf-type switch
designed for constant use under the most rigorous conditions. The
514B fits naturally and comfortably in the hand and is not affected
by heat or humidity. The exclusive ARMO-DUR

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 case resists

mechanical shocks and vibration, and is impervious to oil, fumes,
salt spray, ultraviolet radiation, and corrosion.

Features

Smooth, extended frequency response from 100 to 6,000 Hz-pro-

vides highly intelligible voice response

“Million-Cycle” leaf-type switch-provides outstanding reliability,

even under extreme conditions

Tough ARMO-DUR

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 case

• Long-life, neoprene-jacketed, coiled cable

Supplied mounting bracket fits hang-up button on back of

microphone

CONNECTIONS

Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1 below. The GREEN wire is con-

nected to the positive audio input, the WHITE wire is connected to 
the negative audio input, and the SHIELD is connected to chassis 
ground. The RED and BLACK leads control the external relay or 
switching circuit.

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

FIGURE 1 

Table 1. Typical Cable-to-Connector Wiring

NOTE: 

The RED and BLACK leads are not part of the audio

circuit. These wires provide a contact closure when the
press-to-talk switch is depressed. This closure may be used
to control an external relay or a transmit/receive circuit.

OPERATION

To operate the microphone, simply hold down the press-to-talk 

switch and begin speaking. Release the switch when you are fin-
ished speaking.

MOUNTING

The 514B is supplied with a mounting bracket to provide a 

snap-in hang-up for the microphone when it is not in use. The 
bracket has mounting holes with clearance for No. 8 screws. See 
Figure 2 below.

MOUNTING BRACKET

FIGURE 2 

 

INPUT TYPE

WIRE 

COLOR

FUNCTION

XLR

CONNECTOR

1/4 IN. PHONE 

JACK

GREEN

AUDIO +

PIN 2

TIP

BALANCED

WHITE

AUDIO -

PIN 3

RING

SHIELD

CHASSIS GROUND

PIN 1

SLEEVE

BLACK

RED

GREEN

WHITE

YELLOW

CARTRIDGE

PRESS–TO-TALK

SWITCH

CABLE

SHIELD

46 mm

36.5 mm

4.7 mm

34.5 mm

10.3 mm

9.5 mm

9.1 mm

(23/64 IN.)

(3/8 IN.)

(1-13/16 IN.)

(1-7/16 IN.)

(3/16 IN.)

(1-23/64 IN.)

(13/32 IN.)

MOUNTING HOLES, 
CLEARANCE FOR 
No. 8 SCREWS

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