Shure WL183 Quick Start Manual

Lavalier Condenser Microphone The Shure lavalier condenser microphones, WL183, WL184, and WL185, user guide. Version: 2.1 (2021-C)

WL183 WL184 WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphone 3 General Description 3 Model Variations 3 Installation 3 Changing Cartridges 4 Specifications 6 Replacement Parts 7 Certifications 7

Lavalier Condenser Microphone General Description Models WL183, WL184 and WL185 are lavalier electret condenser microphones for use with a wireless bodypack transmitter. Each microphone has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin connector (TA4F). The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90° intervals for placement flexibility. Model Variations WL183 (Omnidirectional): General purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup angle is 360°. WL184 (Supercardioid): Sound reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 115°. WL185 (Cardioid): General pur­ pose sound reinforcement applications requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 130°. 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. 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 pop protection. 3. Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.) below the neckline. Note The snap-fit windscreen can be removed by spreading the slot in the plastic snapfit 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 NOTE: Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing

Frequency Response 50 to 17,000  Hz Output Impedance 1800  Ω Sensitivity WL183 -40.0  dBV/Pa WL184 -44.5  dBV/Pa WL185 -45.5  dBV/Pa Maximum SPL WL183 125.0  dB SPL WL184 129.5  dB SPL WL185 130.5  dB SPL Self Noise (A-Weighted): WL183 22.5  dB SPL WL184 27.0  dB SPL WL185 28.0  dB SPL [1]

Power Requirements Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (1.5 Vdc to 10 Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a Shure wireless microphone transmitter 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM Replacement Parts Black Omnidirectional Cartridge for all MX- (Microflex ) Models and WL183 R183B Black Supercardioid Cartridge for all MX- (Microflex ) and WL183, WL184 and WL185 Models R184B Black Cardioid Cartridge for WL185 and all MX- (Microflex ) Models R185B Black Snap-Fit Foam Windscreens (4) for SM35, BETA98, BETA98A, BETA98/S, BETA98D/S, BETA98H/C, MX183, MX184, MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184 and WL185 RK183WS Black Small Foam Windscreens (4) for MX183, MX184, MX185, SM84, WL84A, WL183, WL184 and WL185 RK261BWS Single Mount Tie-Clips (2) for MX183, MX184 and MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 RK183T1 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F/TQG) WA330 [1][1] ® ® ®

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12 75031 Eppingen, Germany Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0 Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4 Email: [email protected]