Microphone Sensitivity (close-talked at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage

– 47.0 dBV/Pa* (4.5 mV)

*1 Pa=94 dB SPL

 

Hum Sensitivity (typical)

38.4 dB equivalent SPL in 1 m0e field

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on RED cable lead with respect to BLACK cable lead

RECEIVERS

Type

Dynamic

Frequency Response

100 to 8,000 Hz

Impedance

2,000 ohms at 1 kHz

Output Level (at each ear)

104.0 dB SPL with 1.4V at 1 kHz (1.0 mW into 6 cc cavity)

Polarity

Positive voltage on WHITE and/or YELLOW cable leads produces positive pressure at receiver

INTERNAL CONECTIONS

FIGURE 3

GENERAL

Cable

2m (6.5 ft) detachable, five conductor (two conductors shielded), with 6-pin threaded connector to mate with con- nector on headset

Construction Material

Soft durable covered steel headband, chrome-plated steel receiver brackets, soft durable covered padded earpieces, black thermoplastic microphone housing, stainless steel grille and boom.

Dimensions

See Figure 4

Net Weight (less cable) 290 grams (10.2 oz)

CERTIFICATION

Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in Eu- ropean Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.

POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE

Put on the headset with the microphone boom on the de- sired side. Adjust the earpiece extensions by putting down or pushing up until the headset is most confortable. Loosen the thumbscrew holding the microphone.

boom in the pivot housing. Pivot and slide the microphone until it is located as close as possible to the outside corner of the mouth (not directly in front.) Tighten the thumscrew.

WARNING

Sustained high volume levels may adversely affect the user’s hearing. Make sure the volume is set to a very low level before putting on the headset. Then gradual- ly raise the volume to a confortable listening level.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Microphone Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R93

Receiver Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90EX2600

Microphone Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RK184WS

Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C108

Earpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90FY2600

SHURE Incorporated Web Address: http://www.shure.com 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 800-257-4873 Fax: 847-866-2279

In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414

In Asia, Phone: 852-2893-4290 Fax: 852-2893-4055

Elsewhere, Phone: 847-866-2200 Fax: 847-866-2585

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Shure SM2 specifications Receivers, Certification, Positioning the Microphone, Replacement Parts

SM2 specifications

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