Shure DuraPlex DH5 User manual

DH5
DuraPlex Omnidirectional Headset
™
The Shure Omnidirectional DuraPlex Headset user guide.
Version: 1.1 (2022-D)

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Table of Contents
DH5 DuraPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset 3
General Description 3
Features 3
Care and Maintenance 3
Adjusting the Headband and Microphone 4
Reversing the Boom 5
Presence Cap 6
Frequency Response 7
Attaching the Windscreen 7
Using the Collar Clip 7
Accessories 8
Furnished Accessories 8
Optional Accessories 8
Replacement Parts 8
Threaded Mount Instructions 9
Wiring and Termination 9
Typical Wiring Table 10
TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased
Wiring) 10
MTQG Connector Assembly 11
Specifications 11
Certifications 13

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DH5 
DuraPlex Omnidirectional Headset
General Description
The DuraPlex DH5 omnidirectional headset microphone is ideal for both speech and performance applications that require
durability and minimal visibility. The bendable lightweight headset features switchable boom mounting placement and a neutral
cleardesigntobeusedwithanyDH5colorvariant.ThecertifiedIP57ratedheadsetcanwithstandchallengingconditionsin
volving sweat and dust for use in theater, corporate events, and TV broadcast applications. Each microphone is supplied with a
storage pouch, single tie clip, vocal presence frequency response cap, snap fit windscreen, foam windscreen, and TA4F
threaded adapter.
Features
IP57 Certified dust resistant and waterproof/sweatproof headset
5mm omnidirectional subminiature design for discrete placement and improved gain before feedback
1.6mm PLEX Cable technology, paintable cable, and no memory effect
Professional sound quality for speech and performance applications
High RF immunity, compatible with digital wireless systems without RF interference
Attachable Presence Cap included for tailored frequency response in speech applications
Included furnished accessories for storage, mounting options, and wind protection
TA4F and LEMO terminations for variable wireless system connectivity
Universal clear headset frame with switchable boom mount placement
Available in Black, Tan, Cocoa finishes
Care and Maintenance
The DuraPlex omnidirectional microphone has been IP57 dust-protected, waterproof rated by extensive internal tests, so you
can clean it using distilled water and a mild detergent when necessary.
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Adjusting the Headband and Microphone
➀Adjust headband width.
➁Adjust the earhooks,
slide the boom arm in the
boom pivot, and twist the
pivot to adjust height and
length.
➂Bend boom arm into
place. Adjust position.

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➃Use presence cap or
leave off.
Important:
Use slide-fit windscreen
with the presence cap
Use snap-fit windscreen
without the presence cap
Reversing the Boom
The microphone boom can be positioned on the left or right side of the head.

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Squeeze the earpiece towards the headband.
Push out the boom arm and boom pivot.
On the other side, repeat the steps to remove the boom pivot.
Move the boom arm to the preferred side, ensuring that the boom arm is placed in the slot in the boom pivot.
Squeeze each earpiece towards the headband to push boom pivots back into place.
Presence Cap

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2.
Frequency Response
Attaching the Windscreen
There are two windscreens for use with the DuraPlex microphone:
A slide-fit windscreen for use with the presence cap
A snap-fit windscreen for use without the presence cap
Note: Do not use the snap-fit windscreen with the presence cap--the presence cap can become caught inside the snap-fit windscreen.
Using the Collar Clip

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Accessories
Furnished Accessories
Furnished Accessories DH5 Black DH5 Tan DH5 Cocoa
Single Tie Clip RPMDL4STC/B (1) RPMDL4STC/T (1) RPMDL4STC/C (1)
Presence Cap RPMDL4FC/B (1) RPMDL4FC/T (1) RPMDL4FC/C (1)
Snap-Fit Windscreen RPMDL4SFWS/B (1) RPMDL4SFWS/T (1) RPMDL4SFWS/C (1)
Foam Windscreen RPMDL4WS/B (1) RPMDL4WS/T (1) RPMDL4WS/C (1)
Sticky Mount RPM40TS (1) RPM40TS (1) RPM40TS (1)
Case RPMDL4CASE RPMDL4CASE RPMDL4CASE
Threaded TA4F Adapter WA445 WA445 WA445
Accessories are available in Black (/B), Tan (/T), AND Cocoa (/C) color varieties. Please consult your Shure representative for
available options.
Optional Accessories
TA4F/TQG XLR Preamplifier RPM400TQG
Lemo XLR Preamplifier RPM400LEMO
Replacement Parts
Description Black Tan Cocoa
1Presence Cap, qty. 5 RPMDL4FC/B RPMDL4FC/T RPMDL4FC/C
2Foam Windscreen, qty. 3 RPMDL4WS/B RPMDL4WS/T RPMDL4WS/C
3Snap-fit Windscreen, qty. 3 RPMDL4SFWS/B RPMDL4SFWS/T RPMDL4SFWS/C

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Description Black Tan Cocoa
4Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, Lemo Con
nector
RPMDH5B/O-
LM3
RPMDH5T/O-
LM3
RPMDH5C/O-
LM3
Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, MTQG Con
nector
RPMDH5B/O-
MTQG
RPMDH5T/O-
MTQG
RPMDH5C/O-
MTQG
5Boom Pivot, qty. 4 RPMDH5PIVOT RPMDH5PIVOT RPMDH5PIVOT
6Boom Mount, qty. 4 RPMDH5BM RPMDH5BM RPMDH5BM
7Headset Frame, qty. 1 RPMDHSF RPMDHSF RPMDHSF
Single Tie Clip, qty. 3 RPMDL4STC/B RPMDL4STC/T RPMDL4STC/C
Dual Tie Clip, qty. 3 RPMDL4DTC/B RPMDL4DTC/T RPMDL4DTC/C
DL4 Sticky Mount, qty. 3 RPMDL4SM RPMDL4SM RPMDL4SM
DH5 Case, Headsset RPMDH5CASE RPMDH5CASE RPMDH5CASE
TA4F XLR Preamp RPM400TQG RPM400TQG RPM400TQG
LEMO XLR Preamp RPM400LEMO RPM400LEMO RPM400LEMO
Threaded Mount Instructions

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Wiring and Termination
Typical Wiring Table
Series
Cable
Con
struc
tion
Elec
trical
De
sign
Polari
ty
Re
place
ment
Con
nector
For Use
With Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side)
DL4-
LEMO
1.6mm
cable
with
single
con
ductor
and
shield
3 wire
with
addi
tional
bias
on pin
3
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
WA416
Shure Lemo
Bodypacks
(AD1/ADX1-
Lemo, Shure
UR1M-
Lemo,
ULXD1-
Lemo)
Red wire: Bias(2)
Blue wire: Audio(3)
Shield: Ground(1)
DL4-
MTQG
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
3-Wire
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
WA430
All Shure
TA4FBody
packs
Red wire: Bias(2)
Blue wire: Audio(3)
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground (Shell)
Note: The conductors have a black, protective coating that you must remove with isopropyl alcohol to see their actual color.
TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased Wiring)
Series
Cable
Con
struc
tion
Electri
cal De
sign
Polari
ty
Re
place
ment
Con
nector
For Use
With Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side)
DL4-
MTQG
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
3-Wire
(Source
Follow
er)
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
WA435
Lectrosonics
TA5Fbody
packs
Red wire: Bias(2)
Blue wire: Audio(3)
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground(Shell)
Jumper between 1 and
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Series
Cable
Con
struc
tion
Electri
cal De
sign
Polari
ty
Re
place
ment
Con
nector
For Use
With Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side)
DL4-
LEMO
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
3-Wire
(Source
Follow
er)
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
WA435
Lectrosonics
TA5Fbody
packs
Red wire: Bias(2)
Blue wire: Audio(3)
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground(Shell)
Jumper between 1 and
4
Note: The conductors have a black, protective coating that you must remove with isopropyl alcohol to see their actual color.
MTQG Connector Assembly
Exploded View
Note: Make sure to solder the shield to ground collar.
Assembled View

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Specifications
Note:
All specification values are based on using a typical bodypack with 5 V bias input or the RPM400MTQG preamplifier.
When using the RPM400LEMO amplifier, refer to the RPM400LEMO specifications.
All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with
slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
Microphone Capsule
MEMS
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity
42.5dBVat1kHz[1]
Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical
31dBSPLA
Signal-To-Noise Ratio [2]
63.0dB
Maximum SPL [3]
132.0dBSPL,1kHzat1%THD,typical
Dynamic Range
101.0dBtypical
Microphone Current Draw
220µA,maximum
Bias Voltage
Recommended Operating Voltage
5VDC,2.6VDCminimum
Housing
Molded ABS
Polarity
MTQG Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage
on pin 3 with respect to pin 1
LEMO Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage
on pin 3 with respect to pin 1

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Cable Diameter
1.6mm
Cable Length
66in.(1.67m)
Net Weight
DL4 15.0g(0.53oz.)
DH5 20.0g(0.7oz.)
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[2] S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
[3] THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
Dimensions
Cable Length Cable Diameter Microphone Length Microphone Diameter Boom Length
DH5-MTQG, DH5-
LEMO 66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM 14.5MM 5.2MM 13.6CM
Certifications
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Global Compliance
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany

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