Shure 401A User manual

CONTROLLED MAGNETICBCOMMUNICATIONS MICROPHONES
222HARTREYAVENUE
SHUeB EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 80202-3696U.S.A.
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GENERAL
The Shure 401 Series hand-held communications
microphones are compact size, CONTROLLED
MAGNETIC@units designed for clear, crisp, natural
voice response of high intelligibility.
DATA SHEET
MODELS 401A and 401 B
Microphone Features:
w Frequency response from 200 to 4,000 Hz especially
suitable for voice communications use
w Small, light and compact case, fits comfortably and
firmly in the palm of the hand
w Extremely sturdy, high impact, ARMO-DUR@case,
lighter and stronger than die-cast metal, comfortable
to the touch in hot or cold weather
w Heavy-duty, long-life,push-to-talkswitch
w Durable rubber-jacketed coil cable
w Ruggedand dependable under all operating conditions
APPLICATIONS
The 401 Series microphones are especially recom-
mended for all types of outdoor-indoor communication
activity: in mobile and fixed station use (as in police,
fire, utility,forestry, and transportation services), and in
commercial and industrial applications-including
radiotelephone, amateur radio, and similar uses. The
microphones are also suitable for indoor and outdoor
public address.
The 401A is a high-impedance microphone with high
output level, making it suitable for connection to high-
impedance amplifier inputs when cable lengths of
15.2m (50 ft) or less are needed.
The 401B is a low-impedance microphone and is
recommended when long cable lengths are required or
under conditions where severe hum pickup may exist.
The 4018 can be connected directly to the input of a
low-impedance amplifier, or a Shure A95 Series Line
Matching Transformer can be used for connecting the
401B to the input of a high-impedance amplifier (addi-
tional connector required).
MOUNTING
A mountingbracket for permanent installationissup-
plied with each microphone. (See Figure
1)
MOUNTING HOLES,
CLEARANCE FOR
No 8 SCREWS -
10.3 mm
(13/32 IN.)
19.5 mm 34.5 mm 4
(3/8 IN.) L(1-23/64 IN)
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE
1
CONNECTIONS
The internal switchconnections of the 401A and401B
are shown in Figure
2.
MODEL 401A MODEL 4010
INTERNALCONNECTIONS
FIGURE
2
The 401A is a high-impedance microphone with a
three-conductor, coiled-cord cable (one conductor
shielded), and a double-pole, double-throw switch to
control the microphone circuit and an external relay or
switching circuit. The WHITE lead is the "hot" conduc-
tor for connectiontothe microphone circuit ground. The
RED and BLACK leads control the relay or switching cir-
cuit.
The 4018 isa low-impedancemicrophone with
a four-
conductor, coiled-cordcable(two conductors shielded),
and a double-pole double-throw switch to control the
microphone circuit and an external relay or switching
circuit. The GREEN and WHITE leads are the "hot" con-
ductors for balanced-lineconnection tothe microphone
circuit; the shield is connected to the microphone cir-
cuit ground. The RED and BLACKleads control the relay
or switching circuit.
Copyright 1993,Shure BrothersInc.
27A198 (MD)
Printedin U.S.A.

OPERATION
No special precautions beyond ordinary care are
necessary in operation of 401 microphones. They will
function very satisfactorily under all ordinary condi-
tions of humidity, heat, and cold. Dropping the
microphones or other severe mechanical shocksshould
be avoided.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
CONTROLLED MAGNETICB
Frequency Response
200 to 4,000 Hz (see Figure 3)
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20 50 100 lpo0 l0.000 now
FREQUENCY IN HERTZ
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 3
lmpedance (at 1,000 Hz)
401A- Microphone impedance is "High"
401B-Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms
(200ohms actual)
Load lmpedance Range
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
................
401A 15kilohms 100 kilohms
................
4018 150 ohms 1,000 ohms
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
A01A 401B
-
.......
Open Circuit Voltage* -13.0 dB -31.5 dB
(224 mV) (26.6mV)
Power Level * * .............. - 53.0 dB
*O dB = 1 volt per 100 microbars
**0dB
= 1 milliwatt per 10 microbars
Switch
Built in, push-to-talk, double-pole double-throw, to
control microphone circuit and relay circuit
Cable
401A-1.5m (5 ft) three-conductor, one conductor
shielded, attached, coiled cable
401B
- 1.8m (6 ft) four-conductor, two conductors
shielded, attached, coiled cable
Mounting Bracket
Supplied (see Figure 1)
Case
Blue, high-impactARMO-DURn
Dimensions
See Figure 4
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 4
Net Weight
340 grams (12 oz)
Packaged Weight
510 grams (1 Ib, 2 oz)
FURNISHED ACCESSORY
.......
Mounting Bracket(3 in replacement kit) RK6MB
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
..............
Line MatchingTransformer A95 Series
REPLACEMENT PARTS
401A 401B
- -
Cartr,idge .................... R5D R5E
.......................
Cable 70A436* 70A481
On-Off Switch ................
RK28H RK28H
................
Switch Button 65A189A 65A189A
'44A115 Spr~ngnot included.