Detail 01
Dynamic element
No phantom power needed. Handles loud sources close-up and shrugs off handling compared to condensers.
Product detailSKU #1274034493824
Shure520DX Green Bullet Mic
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bullet-style dynamic mic in Shure's classic green housing. Built for players chasing a gritty, compressed vintage tone rather than clean, accurate capture.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Harmonica players cupping the mic into a tube amp
- Vocalists who want a raw, telephone-style effect
- Anyone after the classic bullet look on stage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Clean, natural vocal or acoustic recording
- Studio work needing flat, uncolored frequency response
- Players who want a mic that mounts easily in a standard clip
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bullet body shape
Designed to be held and cupped in both hands, which is how the tone gets its squeeze and grit.
Detail 03
Shure 520DX
The DX version carries a built-in volume control on the body, so you ride level with your hand.
Detail 04
$149 price
Sits at the entry point for purpose-built harp mics; most alternatives are boutique and cost more.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cable is not included; check what connector your amp input expects.
- 02Pair it with an amp, not a clean PA channel, for the intended sound.
- 03The round body does not fit typical straight mic clips.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic and runs off the amp or preamp input alone.
02Can I use it for vocals?
Yes, for a deliberately raw, distorted vocal effect. It is not a clean vocal mic.
03Does it come with a cable?
No. Buy a cable that matches your amp's input.
04Why is it green?
That is Shure's long-running bullet-mic finish, and it is how players identify the model on sight.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
