Shure MX890 User manual

Wireless Desktop Base
The Shure MX890 desktop base for MX405
and MX410 gooseneck microphones offers
cable-free installation for corporate boardrooms
or other applications requiring exible microphone
congurations. The MX890 operates within the
518–865 MHz band and is compatible with Shure SLX
wireless systems.
Model MX890
Features
• Sleek, low prole design
• Frequency agile, microprocessor controlled transmitter
• IR link to SLX receiver for automatic frequency synchronization
• Programmable frequency Group/Channel display
• Programmable mute function
• Operates on two AA batteries
• Compatible with all Shure SLX Wireless systems
• Supports Shure MX405 and MX410 Mini Gooseneck Microphones*
• Commshield technology for protection from RF interference
MX890 Microphone Placement
Place the MX890 no more than 25 cm (1 ft.) from the edge of the table. Aim the
microphone toward the talker and away from loudspeakers and noise sources.
Use one microphone for each talker. Pickup angle with a cardioid cartridge is 130°
at –3 dB. Pickup angle with a supercardioid cartridge is 115° at –3 dB.
Note: To minimize RF interference, maintain a distance of at least 0.3 m (1 ft.)
between transmitters. In case of interference, increase the distance between
transmitters or change channels.
Receiver
Make sure the receiver is within sight of the transmitter. Do not place receiver
behind a metal barrier or any reective surface.
Refer to the SLX Wireless System User Guide for more information,
or visit www.shure.com.
30m (100ft)
The low-cut lter attenuates frequencies below 150
Hz by 6 dB per octave.
Low-Cut Filter
Filter disabled (as supplied)
Low-cut lter
MX890 Connecting Gooseneck
1. Align the pin on the microphone ange
with the slot on the desktop base.
2. Insert the gooseneck into the desktop
base and lock it in place by rotating the
gooseneck sleeve clockwise.
Battery
Installation
1. Open the battery compartment as
shown.
2. Insert two1.5V “AA” batteries.
Make sure the +/– terminals are
properly oriented.
Note: Alkaline batteries last up to 8
hours. Rechargeable, carbon-zinc,
and zinc-chloride batteries provide
less operating time.
Power Meter
The battery meter on the LCD
shows remaining battery life.
Low Power Indicator
Steady Red: Power low.
Replace batteries immediately
Pulsing Red: Batteries dead.
Transmitter cannot be turned on
until batteries are replaced.
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds.
The LCD illuminates.
2. To turn the transmitter off, press and hold the ON/OFF PROGRAM button
again.
Note: Use the button on the bottom of the transmitter to power it on without
opening the battery compartment.
Power On/Off
Mute Button
The mute button can be congured for toggle or momentary operation.
Toggle (as supplied)
The PUSH button toggles the microphone between active and muted states.
NOTE: The microphone always powers up in the active state.
Momentary
There are two types of momentary operation:
Push-to-Mute: The microphone is muted only while the button is pressed
and held.
Push-to-Talk: The microphone is active only while the button is pressed
and held.
To change between toggle and momentary:
Hold the PUSH button and press the
SELECT button. (Test the microphone to
conrm the change.)
To change between push-to-talk and push-to-mute:
1. Set the button for momentary
operation.
2. Hold the SELECT button and press
the PUSH button.
Hold
Hold
Mute Indicator
The desktop base illuminates the gooseneck microphone LED to indicate
whether the microphone is active or muted.
Refer to the following table:
Microphone
Status
MX405 / MX410
Indicator
MX405R / MX410R
Light Ring
Active Green Red
Muted Red/Flashing Green* Off/Flashing*
+
*To toggle between off and
ashing, press PUSH and ON/OFF
PROGRAM simultaneously.
©2011 Shure Incorporated
27EN16692 (Rev. 1)
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EU Declaration of Conformity
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
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Phone: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
Wireless Boundary Microphone
The Shure MX690 microphone offers cable-
free installation for corporate boardrooms
or other applications requiring exible
congurations. The MX690 operates within
the 518–865 MHz band and is compatible with
Shure SLX wireless systems.
Model MX690
MX690 Microphone Placement
Place the MX690 within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of a talker. Aim the microphone toward the
talkers and away from loudspeakers and noise sources. Use one microphone for
every two talkers. Pickup angle with a cardioid cartridge is 130° at –3 dB.
Note: To minimize RF interference, maintain a distance of at least 0.3 m (1 ft.)
The bi-color LED on the top of the microphone indicates whether the
microphone is active or muted.
The LED can also be set to ash when muted.
Display Mode Status Indicator
Steady (as supplied) Active = Green
Muted = Red
Flashing Active = Green
Muted = Flashing Green
*MX890
MX890
MX690
MX890 MX690

1. Power off all transmitters.
2. Power on all receivers.
3. Begin with the rst transmitter. Open the battery cover and power it on.
4. Aim the IR sensor at the rst receiver IR port. The transmitter should be
no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the receiver. Press and hold the receiver SYNC
button to send group and channel data to the transmitter. The red LED on the
transmitter will stop ashing when programming is complete.
5. Power off the rst transmitter and repeat the synchronization with each
additional transmitter and receiver pair.
1. Press and hold the transmitter SELECT button until the desired group number
appears.
2. Press SELECT again and release it when the desired channel number appears.
Automatic Frequency Synchronization
Manual Frequency Synchronization
Troubleshooting
If you encounter difculty with the SLX Wireless System:
• Make sure both the transmitter and the receiver are turned on.
• Replace the battery if the battery LED is red.
• Make sure the Group/Channel settings for each transmitter-receiver
pair are identical.
• Make sure there is an unobstructed line of sight between the
transmitter and receiver.
• If necessary, reposition the receiver or decrease the distance between
transmitter and receiver.
• Remove local sources of RF interference, such as computers or
lighting equipment.
• Remove metal objects within 0.3 m (1 ft.) of the transmitter
Note: Refer to the SLX Wireless System User Guide for complete
troubleshooting procedures.
Tips for Optimum Performance
• Maintain a direct line of sight between the transmitter and receiver antennas.
• Avoid placing the transmitter on metal surfaces.
• Avoid placing laptop computers or other obstructions in front of the microphone
during use.
• Only use with a Shure SLX4 wireless receiver.
Frequency Selection
Shure offers wireless systems in a selection of bands that conform to the
different government regulations of specic nations or geographic regions. These
regulations help limit radio frequency (RF) interference among different wireless
devices and prevent interference with local public communications channels, such
as television and emergency broadcasts.
The system’s band and frequency range are identied on the receiver and
transmitter. For example, “H4 518-578 MHz.”
For information on bands available in your area, consult your local dealer or phone
Shure. More information is also available at Shure’s website (www.shure.com).
Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility,
and licensability depends on the user’s classication and application, and on
the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate
telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing
and ordering frequencies.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
Licensing
Frequency Bands
Band Range
H5 518–542 MHz
J3 572–596 MHz
L4 638–662 MHz
P4 702–726 MHz
R13 794–806 MHz
R5 800–820 MHz
S6 838–865 MHz
JB 806–810 MHz
Q4 740–752 MHz
G4 470–494 MHz
G5 494–518 MHz
Note: This radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies
not authorized in your region. Please contact your national authority to obtain
information on authorized frequencies for wireless microphone products in your
region.
The Master List is an index of all frequencies in a band, including those not
assigned to a Group or Channel. The Master List can only be accessed through
the receiver, so the transmitter must be synchronized via the IR port. When a
Master List frequency is in use, “MASTER LIST” appears on the display. Refer
to the SLX Wireless System User Guide for more information.
Note: Wireless devices such as cellular phones and two-way radios may
interfere with wireless microphones. Keep these and other potential sources of
interference away from the transmitters and receivers.
Master List Frequencies
Transmitter Specications
Operating Range
30 m (100 ft.)
Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reection,
and interference
Frequency Stability
±10 ppm
Maximum Frequency Deviation
45 kHz
Oscillator Type
Phase-locked loop (PLL) controlled synthesizer
Power Requirements
3V (2 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries)
Battery Life
≥8 hours (alkaline)
Power Consumption
130 mA, 15 mA
Operating Temperature Range
-18–57 °C (0–135 °F)
Note: Battery may limit this range
Dimensions
43 mmH x 87 mmW x 148 mmD (1 11/16 x 3 3/8 x 5 13/16 in.)
Weight MX890
Net: 312 g (11 oz)
Packaged: 530 g (18.7 oz)
Microphone Specications
Note: See gooseneck microphone, MX690, for acoustic specications.
Certied to FCC Part 74 (FCC ID: DD4MX890).
Certied by IC in Canada under RSS-123 and RSS-102 (IC: 616A-MX890).
Meets essential requirements of the European R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC (ETSI
EN 300-422 Parts 1 & 2, EN 301 489 Parts 1 & 9) and eligible to carry the CE
marking.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
Certication
Locking Settings
Press ON/OFF PROGRAM and
SELECT simultaneously to lock or
unlock transmitter settings. When
locked, the current settings cannot
be manually changed.
Note: Locking the transmitter
settings does not disable IR
frequency synchronization or the
High Pass/Low Cut lter.
To use with a logic enabled
receiver, you must perform an
automatic sync. The LCD ashes
“log” during sync. Once in logic
mode, the LCD ashes “log” when
powered up.
LOGIC MODE
Weight MX690
Net: 319 g (11.2 oz)
Packaged: 516 g (18.2 oz)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
19. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this unit.
Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
The safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.
WARNING:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Type Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response 50–17000 Hz
Polar Pattern (at 1 kHz) Cardioid
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz , open
circuit voltage)
1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
–33 dBV/Pa (22 mV)
Dynamic Range (1 kΩ load
at 1 kHz)
96 dB
Common Mode Rejection
(10 Hz to 100 kHz)
45 dB minimum
Preamplier Output
Clipping Level (1% THD)
–6 dBV (0.5 V)
Polarity Positive sound pressure on diaphragm
produces positive voltage on pin
2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR
connector or tip of 1/4” phone plug.
MX690
MX890