Shure WL51W microphone
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1. Models WL50 WL51 and MC50 MC51 User Guide 2005 Shure Incorporated 27F 3114 Rev 5 Printed in U S A C q i GENERAL Shure models WL50 MC50 omni and WL51 MC51 unidirectional are subminiature elec tret condenser lavalier microphones They provide uncompromised sound quality and high reliability with minimal visibility in sound reinforcement applications such as television broad casting and stage performances Despite its small size the microphone s condenser ele ment provides full clear and natural reproduction of speech Each microphone is supplied with two foam windscreens to minimize wind noise The supplied mounting accessories con sist of a lapel clip a tie clip a pin mount and a magnet mount giving the user a wide variety of options for placement MODEL VARIATIONS WL50 omni WL51 uni Intended for wireless use Connects to Shure wireless bodypack transmitters via a TA4F connector WL50X omni WL51X uni Supplied with a 3 m 10 ft stripped and tinned cable for wiring to an alternate connector WL50 LO A lower sensitivity variation of the WL50 supplied with a TA4F connector omnidirectional WL50X LO A lower sensitivity version of the WL50 supplied with stripped and tinned leads omnidirectional MC50 omni MC51 uni Intended for hardwired applications WL50 or WL51 microphone supplied with an in line preamplifier with a three pin male XLR audio connector FEATURES e Extended frequency r2. C50 MC51 WITH A MIXER The preamplifier supplied with both the MC50 and MC51 requires phantom power ranging from 11 to 52 Vdc Connect the preamplifier to a mixer input with a minimum load impedance of 800 Q to maximize operating headroom USING THE WL50 WL51 WITH OTHER BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS If connecting the WL50 WL51 to anything OTHER than a Shure wireless bodypack make sure the device provides a regulated 5 Vdc 130 uA minimum to the red conductor Refer to the wiring diagrams in Figures 6 and 7 WIRING THE WL50X WL51X TO AN ALTERNATE CONNECTOR Model WL50X WL51 X is supplied with a stripped and tinned cable for wiring to a variety of connectors Refer to the WL50X WL51X wiring diagram in Figure 6 For additional informa tion on wiring the WL50X WL51 X to an alternate connector contact Shure s Applications De partment at 847 600 8440 or 1 800 516 2525 MAGNET MOUNT WARNING THE MAGNET MOUNT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PERSONS FITTED WITH AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE SUCH AS A PACEMAKER OR DEFIBRILLATOR WA350 Carrying Case WL51 only DUAL TIE CLIP oy SWIVELING LAPEL CLIP PIN MOUNT SUPPLIED MOUNTING ACCESSORIES MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE The WL50 WL51 and MC50 MC51 microphones come with the following mounting accessories Swiveling Lapel Clip Features a spring loaded clasp that attaches easily to a necktie lapel blouse or shirt connected to a rotatable mounting clip To mount snap the microphone cable int
3. RPM308 2 Swivel Lapel Clips and 2 Dual Tie Clips Blacko ceivacseiGaduvantyaeutaasqaenetgr ea eaeeuroadnes ee wenaconenw tenons RPM500 Bige asetetacheeds me coeteeda deve deus cHessstageeeet waceteanheceuee anaes RPM502 Whe ccagieietesesyantus giwaedus sue iancasdneases eaneecet eeauspguae aes RPM504 Mini 4 pin TA4F type Connector 2 200 WA331 Carry Case WL51 only 20cnctukicddutedcvdpadetavetadwd eeQededeerdabetendgnddad WA350 Not used with WL51 MC51 models SPECIFICATIONS wL50t WL50 LOt MC50 wL51t mc51 Type Condenser electret bias Condenser electret bias Condenser electret bias Condenser electret bias Condenser electret bias Polar Pattern Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Cardioid Cardioid Output Impedance N A N A 136 Q actual rated at 150 Q N A 136 Q actual rated at 150 Q Recommended Min Input 20 kQ 20 kQ N A 20 kQ N A Impedance Output Level 45 0 dBV Pa 54 0 dBV Pa 41 0 dBV Pa 50 0 dBV Pa 46 0 dBV Pa 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 1 Pa 94 dB SPL Maximum SPL 133 dB at 1 THD 142 dB at 1 THD 138 dB at 1 THD 138 dB at 1 THD 143 dB at 1 THD 20k Q load 20k Q load 1 k ohm load 20k Q load 1 k ohm load Frequency Response 20 to 20 000 Hz see Figure 5 Dynamic Range 103 0 dB 103 0 dB 108 0 dB 103 0 dB 108 0 dB Output Noise equivalent SPL A weighted 30 dB typical 33 dB ma
4. Vdc G gt j BLK Audio Out i j Bk AUDIO OUT P S 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 2000 5 000 10 000 20 000 4 S SHIELD GROUND Cardioid HE TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE 4 WL50 MC50 and WL51 MC51 SERIES MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM WITH TA4F CONNECTOR FIGURE 7 WL50X SERIES MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM UNTERMINATED FIGURE 6
5. and Connector 1 5 m 5 ft small diameter shielded with miniature female 4 pin connector TA4F type WL50X 3 m 10 ft small diameter shielded with stripped and tinned leads 1 5 m 5 ft small diameter shielded with miniature female 4 pin connector TA4F type WL50X LO 3 m 10 ft small diameter shielded with stripped and tinned leads 1 5 m 5 ft small diameter shielded with miniature female 4 pin connector TA4F type 1 5 m 5 ft small diameter shielded with miniature female 4 pin connector TA4F type WL50X 3 m 10 ft small diameter shielded with stripped and tinned leads 1 5 m 5 ft small diameter shielded with miniature female 4 pin connector TA4F type Microphone and Preamp Dimensions See Figures 2 and 3 Net Weight WL50 21 g 0 7 oz with cable and connector WL50X 28 g 1 0 oz with 3 m 10 ft stripped and tinned cable WL50 LO 21 g 0 7 oz with cable and connector WL50X LO 28 g 1 0 oz with 3 m 10 ft stripped and tinned cable 121 g 4 3 oz with cable connector and preamplifier WL51 21 g 0 7 oz with cable and connector WL51X 28 g 1 0 oz with 3 m 10 ft stripped and tinned cable 121 g 4 3 oz with cable connector and preamplifier Certification Eligible to bear CE marking Conforms to European EMC directive 89 336 EEC Meets applicable test and performance criteria in E
6. eling Lapel Clip Black beige or white Dual Tie Clip Black beige or white Preamplifier with hardware MC50 MC51 only 0 0 cece eee eee eee RPM626 Magnet Mount Black soncecean sy noise nena ae oN e ne eum eran rer eka eww a names 90A4694 Bee aca ciocentceecdqucigiecgend Ea E E E eet E E I 90B4694 Wie aeee ae E e a E a a a 9004694 Pi MOUNE seese sneek Segoe becsouseueeuunesdaseuesteesuretsaaeacseenecaneses 95A2162 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Phantom Power Supply 2cviiw cu cuun ie lueubusedveguyeweueubveedueeeueedeeemeueneuer PS1A Battery Operated Preamplifier 0 00 0 cece eee MX1BP REPLACEMENT PARTS High Boost Equalization Caps Black S DCS taiii as ie i a a a aia irie la at ar i e erelis e a e ee ioi a a a aa a aaea a a haul abemere RPM208 Beige 5 pcs omni only ccescondevdsaSeheoeesGehietsadebacvetudeeaveeade RPM212 White 5 CS sei sussana dds as a dhao eia daio eia a Gosh aie a D Aa A a ia mame a RPM216 Mild Boost Equalization Caps omni only Black 5 POS aueue anteni daia a Ka dadea aa a E e a aea y Ba A E TEN Ae RPM220 Beige 5 POS aveeucecietaucuclicenes Cisheweystsdenen Cue aata a E TE es RPM214 Wote 5 DCS riisi ie eitea di aya sete E e a ls ea E aoa mene be Us a e ai EA RPM218 Foam Windscreen Black 5 PCS aere an a a E E A EA ae RPM304 Bede 5 PCS icici cdeeeiadeiauguede tes GhodddaudicdeiaeGleteiasesdouad RPM306 White 5 PCS on Gkedotencncegdaudtoucdendtieedtaudigudheugheucheandsamages
7. esponse with user changeable equalization caps for response shaping omni only Low visibility with a variety of options for mounting WL50 omnidirectional offered in black beige and white with matching accessories WL51 unidirectional offered in black and white with matching accessories Low handling noise Legendary Shure quality ruggedness and reliability WINDSCREENS Two acoustic foam windscreens are supplied to help reduce undesirable wind noise EQUALIZATION CAPS The WL50 and the MC50 omnidirectional models are each supplied with two types of equal ization caps for high frequency response shaping The caps effect the response range be tween 5 000 and 20 000 Hz see Figure 4 and can be distinguished by the color of their mesh screens The mild boost equalization cap has a very fine mesh silver color screen and attenuates the natural high frequency peak of the microphone The high boost equaliza tion cap has an open mesh gold color screen and does not attenuate the high frequency peak The WL51 and MC51 unidirectional models are supplied with the high boost equaliza tion cap only The WL51 and MC51 models should never be used with the mild boost equalization cap because the unidirectional pick up pattern will be severely altered This is due to partial blocking of the front opening and they will not perform correctly NOTE For best sound quality replace the equalization caps if they become clogged with make up USING THE M
8. o the clip near the neck of the microphone then attach the clasp to an article of clothing Rotate the mounting clip to place the microphone at desired angle Dual Tie Clip Features a spring loaded clasp that attaches easily to a necktie or suit coat lapel and a clip that holds one or two microphones To mount snap the microphone cable s into the clip near the neck of the microphone then attach the clasp to an article of clothing Pin Mount Features a translucent mounting clip with two straight pins that easily secure to an article of clothing To mount slide the straight pins into clothing then snap the microphone cable into the mounting clip near the neck of the microphone Magnet Mount Features a backplate that is worn under clothing and attaches to a magnetic mount capable of holding one or two microphones To mount place the magnetic backplate necklace around neck and under clothing then align the magnet mount to the backplate and secure it to clothing Snap microphone cable s into the clip near the neck of the microphone and adjust the magnet mount to hold microphone at the desired angle fitted with an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker or A WARNING The magnet mount should not be used by persons defibrillator FURNISHED ACCESSORIES Foam Windscreen 2 pcs Black beige or white Mild Boost Equalization Cap 2 pcs Black beige or white High Boost Equalization Cap 2 pcs Black beige or white Swiv
9. uropean EMC standard EN 55103 1996 parts 1 and 2 for residential E1 and light industrial E2 environments 100 k 20 mm DIA 79 in 401s 14mm 55 in 19 mm DIA 75 in 5 8 mm 23 in t Measured with test circuit see Figure 1 Measured with RPM626 Preamplifier Pe 1 52 m 5 ft for WL50 MC50 and WL51 MC51 Series 5 Ee 3 04 m 10 ft for WL50X WL51X Series lt 20 k 5 Vdc e 99 mm 3 89 in gt re es 5 8mm 23in D s lt Ze lt PREAMPLIFIER DIMENSIONS A MICROPHONE AND CABLE DIMENSIONS STANDARD TEST CIRCUIT FIGURE 2 SURES FIGURE 1 20 Mild Boost MD 1 49 Equalization Cap Zz w o High Boost lt 1200 6 Equalization Cap 2 10 T 90 20 z E 30 60 40 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 2 000 5 000 10 000 20 000 Omnidirectional 0 250 Hz 2500 Hz ia Roe 500 Hz CARDIOID Ge ee 1000 Hz TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN 10000 Hz B 10 180 Off Axis z FIGURE 5 Bg O A i 10 FP W IMPEDANCE T oo ee case Cone Bs RED gaj c G ae D RED 5
10. ximum 39 dB typical 42 dB maximum 30 dB typical 33 dB maximum 35 dB typical 38 dB maximum 35 dB typical 38 dB maximum Signal to Noise Ratio 64 dB at 94 dB SPL 55 dB at 94 dB SPL 64 dB at 94 dB SPL 59 dB at 94 dB SPL 59 dB at 94 dB SPL Power Requirements 5 Vdc on pin 2 return on pin 1 ground 5 Vdc on pin 2 return on pin 1 ground 11 to 52 Vdc positive on pins 2 and 3 return on pin 1 5 Vdc on pin 2 return on pin 1 ground 11 to 52 Vdc positive on pins 2 and 3 return on pin 1 Current Drain 60 130 uA 60 130 uA 46 mA 60 130 uA 46mA Polarity Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces a Pin 3 relative to pin 1 at the output connector of the microphone pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector of preamplifier pin 3 relative to pin 1 at the output connector of the pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector of preamplifier positive voltage at microphone Overvoltage Protection N A N A 75 0 Vdc maximum from pins N A 75 0 Vdc maximum from pins 2 and 3 to pin 1 2 and 3 to pin 1 Cap and Overmold Material Polypropylene Environmental Conditions Operating Temperatures 18 to 57 C 0 to 135 F Storage Temperatures 29 to 74 C 20 to 165 F Humidity 0 to 95 Packaged Weight 188 g 6 63 oz 188 g 6 63 oz 305 g 10 76 oz 188 g 6 63 oz 305 g 10 76 oz Cable
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