Shure MX183BP Manuals

Microflex® MX180BP Series User Guide Wired Lavalier Microphones 27D3033 (Rev. 5) ©2005, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A. GENERAL Models MX183BP, MX184BP, and MX185BP 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. The sup- plied MX1BP battery-powered preamplifier allows use of these mi- crophones in situations where phantom power is not available. 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 transformer output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs • Supplied dual tie clip holds two microphones for dual miking applications • MX1BP preamplifier with Mic Mute/On switch and Power LED. It will operate with either a 9 V battery or phantom power APPLICATIONS MX183BP (Omnidirectional): Recommended for general pur- pose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring appli- cations. Pickup angle = 360°. MX184BP (Supercardioid): Recommended for sound reinforce- ment applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of windscreen is highly recommended. Pickup angle (-3 dB) = 115°. MX185BP (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 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. TIE CLIP AND WINDSCREEN INSTALLATION 1. Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from be- low 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 micro- phone until it clicks into place over the upper groove on the mi- crophone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30 dB of “pop” protection. NOTE: The snap-fit windscreen can be removed by spreading the slot in the plastic-fit ring. 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 “pop” protection. FIGURE 1 MX1BP BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Move the Mic Mute/On switch on the preamplifier to the Mute position. 2. Press down on the OPEN side of the battery compartment cover, slide it back and flip it open. Refer to Figure . 3. Insert a 9 V battery, observing proper battery polarity (“+/-”). Close the battery compartment cover. 4. Move the Mic Mute/On switch on the preamplifier to the On position when ready to use the system. NOTE: A minimal power drain occurs while the 9 V battery is in- stalled. To conserve battery life, remove the battery when pream- plifier is not in use. FIGURE 2 – +

GENERAL Models MX183BP, MX184BP, and MX185BP 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 pos- sible to easily reconfigure microphone coverage as the need arises. The supplied MX1BP battery-powered preamplifier al- lows use of these microphones in situations where phantom pow- er is not available. 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 transformer output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs • Supplied dual tie clip holds two microphones for dual miking applications • MX1BP preamplifier with Mic Mute/On switch and Power LED. It will operate with either a 9 V battery or phantom power APPLICATIONS MX183BP (Omnidirectional): Recommended for general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Pickup angle = 360°. MX184BP (Supercardioid): Recommended for sound rein- forcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of windscreen is highly recom- mended. Pickup angle (–3 dB) = 115°. MX185BP (Cardioid): Recommended for general purpose sound reinforcement applications requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pick- up angle (–3 dB) = 130°. GENERAL RULES FOR LAVALIER MICROPHONE USE 1. Attach the lavalier microphone approximately 76 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. TIE CLIP AND WINDSCREEN INSTALLATION 1. Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from be- low 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 mi- crophone until it clicks into place over the upper groove on the microphone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30 dB of “pop” protection. NOTE: The snap-fit windscreen can be removed by spread- ing the slot in the plastic-fit ring. To install the smaller foam windscreen, slip the windscreen over the top of the micro- phone so that it covers the side slots. The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of “pop” protection. ÏÏ ÏÏ WINDSCREEN TIE CLIP MICROPHONE CARTRIDGE SIDE SLOTS MICROPHONE BODY WINDSCREEN GROOVE TIE CLIP GROOVE PLASTIC-FIT RING SLOT FIGURE 1 MX1BP BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Move the Mic Mute/On switch on the preamplifier to the Mute position. 2. Press down on the OPEN side of the battery compartment cover, slide it back and flip it open. Refer to Figure 2. 3. Insert a 9 V battery, observing proper battery polarity (“+/–”). Close the battery compartment cover. 4. Move the Mic Mute/On switch on the preamplifier to the On position when ready to use the system. NOTE: A minimal power drain occurs while the 9 V bat- tery is installed. To conserve battery life, remove the bat- tery when preamplifier is not in use. Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á ÁÁÁ Á Á Á Á ÁÁÁ Á Á Á Á Á Á ÁÁÁ Á Á Á Á ÁÁÁ Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á ÁÁÁ – + Á Á ÁÁ Á FIGURE 2 Microflex MX180BP Series User Guide Wired Lavalier Microphones 27C3033 (AH) 2001, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A.