Shure MX100 Series manual General, Features, Applications, Installation, Changing Cartridges

GENERAL

Models MX183, MX184, and MX185 are wired lavalier electret condenser microphones designed for speech and vocal pickup. They can be clipped to neckties, lapels, and other articles of clothing. Interchangeable cartridges make it possible to easily reconfigure microphone coverage as the need arises.

FEATURES

￿Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum

￿Interchangeable cartridges that provide an optimal choice for each application

￿Rotatable tie-clip that pivots in 90￿ increments for placement flexibility

￿Supplied snap-fit foam windscreen that controls breath noise and stays on securely

￿Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs

￿Supplied dual tie clip holds two microphones for dual miking applications

APPLICATIONS

MX183 (Omnidirectional): Recommended for general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup angle = 360°.

MX184 (Supercardioid): Recommended for sound

reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle (±3 dB) = 115°.

MX185 (Cardioid): Recommended for general purpose sound reinforcement applications requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle (±3 dB) = 130°.

GENERAL RULES FOR LAVALIER MICROPHONE USE

1.Attach the lavalier microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.) below the neckline for the best sound.

2.Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing.

3.Use one of the supplied windscreens to minimize wind and breath noise.

4.If four or more microphones will be active at any given time, use of an automatic mixer, such as the Shure SCM810 or FP410, is recommended.

INSTALLATION

1.Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from below until tie clip loop snaps into place over the lower groove on the microphone. Refer to Figure 1.

2.To install the snap±fit windscreen, press it down on the microphone until it clicks into place inside the upper groove on the microphone. The snap±fit windscreen provides 30 dB of ªpopº protection.

NOTE: The snap±fit windscreen can be removed by spreading the slot in the plastic snap±fit ring.

OR

To install the smaller foam windscreen, slip the windscreen over the top of the microphone so that it covers the side slots.The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of ªpopº protection.

3.Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.) below the neckline.

CHANGING CARTRIDGES

The MX183, MX184, and MX185 microphones use interchangeable cartridges. To remove the cartridge, unscrew it from the microphone body, as shown in Figure 2. Install the replacement cartridge by screwing it onto the microphone body.

27B2832 (QE)

Printed in U.S.A.