Shure 4078 User manual

CONTROLLED MAGNETICmHAND MICROPHONE
222 HARTREY AVENUE
SHUm @ EVANSTON. ILLINOIS 60202-3696U.S.A.
THE SOUND OF THE PROFESSIONALSS WORLDWIDE
MICROPHONES ANDELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
GENERAL
The Shure 407B microphone is a high-quality, ex-
tremely reliable, hand-held CONTROLLED MAGNETIC@
microphone designed for clear, crisp, natural voice
responseof highintelligibility.The microphonefeatures
professional design, smalT size, light weight, and
modular construction, providing extreme dependability
and exceptional ease of field service.
The modular construction of the 4078 accounts for
its tremendous ease of field serviceability. The car-
tridge, switch, and cable are of modular design which
makes them replaceable in a matter of minutes if re-
placement is ever necessary.
The unit fits naturally and comfortably in the hand
and is not affected by heat or humidity. The exclusive
ARMO-DURmcase is immuneto oil, grease, fumes, salt
spray, sun, rust and corrosion-and is outstanding in
its ability to withstand mechanical shocks and vibra-
tion. The "Million-Cycle" leaf-typeswitch isdouble-pole,
single-throw, and designed to withstand severe
operating conditions and constant usage.
DATA SHEET
MODEL 407B
I
Features:
H Highly intelligiblevoice response
Unparalleled ruggedness and reliability
w CONTROLLED MAGNETICmelement
ARMO-DURmcase
H "Million-Cycle" leaf-type switch controlling
microphone and external relay or switching circuits
H Modular construction
H
Exceptional ease of field service
w
Lifetime hang-up button and mounting bracket
H TRIPLE-FLEX@cable provides 3 to 4 times the flex
lifeof other coiledcords
APPLICATIONS
The 4078 microphone is highly recommended for all
types of mobile communications; for hams; industrial
and commercial paging; outdoor public address
systems; and all applications where a rugged hand
microphone is required. The 407B is a low-impedance
microphone and is recommended where long cable
lengths are required. The 407B is suited for use with
transistor or vacuum tube amplifiers with low-
impedance inputs.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
A mounting bracket for permanent installation issup-
plied with each microphone. (See Figure
1)
MOUNTING HOLES,
-(Z)6mqmlNlN.) CLEARANCE FOR
No.
8 SCREWS 7
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 1
The internal switch connections of the 407B are
shown in Figure
2.
The 4078 isa low-impedance microphone with a four-
conductor coiled-cord cable (two conductors shielded)
and a double-pole, single-throw leaf-typeswitch to con-
trol the microphone circuit and an external relay or
switching circuit.The WHITE and GREEN leads are the
"hot" conductors for balanced-line connection to the
microphone circuit; the shield is connected to the
microphone circuit ground. The RED and BLACK leads
control the relay or switching circuit. The microphone
circuit of the switch isnormally open but may be easily
modified for normally shorted operation.
CODED
TERMINAL
INTERNALCONNECTIONS
FIGURE 2
Copyright 1990, Shure Brothers Inc.
27A972 (JH)
Printed in U.S.A.

MICROPHONE ClRCUlT MODlFlCATlON
The microphone circuit of the 4078 is normally open
when the microphone switch button is in the normal
position. The microphone switch of the 4078 may be
rewired to have a normally shorted microphone circuit.
To modify the Model 4078 for a normally shorted
microphone circuit, proceed as follows:
1.Remove the three No. 6 Phillips self-threading
screws from the back of the microphone case.
2.Separate the case front and back and remove the
microphone switch button.
3. Unsolder or clip the WHITE cable lead from the up-
per switch solder lug. See Figures 2 and 3.
4. Solder the WHITE cable lead to the lower terminal
lug (the lug with the YELLOW lead going to the
microphone cartridge). See Figures 2 and 3.
5. Place the microphone switch button in the normal
position on the case front. Place the case back on
the case front and firmly press the cases together.
Fasten the case back to the case front with the
Phillips self-threading screws previously removed.
OPERATION
The 4078 will operate satisfactorily underallordinary
conditions of humidity, heat, and cold. Dropping the
microphones or other severe mechanical shocks should
be avoided.
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage*
........... -33.0 dB (22 mV)
Power Level**. ........................ - 52.0 dB
*O dB = 1volt per 100 microbars
**0 dB
= 1 milliwatt per 10 microbars
Impedance
Microphone rating impedance is 150ohms (200 ohms
actual)
Load lmpedance Range
Minimum: 200 ohms
Recommended: 1000 ohms
Cable
1.8m (6 ft), 4-conductor, 2-conductor shielded, at-
tached, coiled cable
Case
Two-tone light gray and charcoal ARMO-DUR@
Dimensions
See Figure5
UPPER LUG
LOWER LUG
REAR VIEW OF CHASSIS (CASE REMOVED)
FIGURE 3 .
SPECIFICATIONS
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CONTROLLED MAGNETIC@
Frequency Response
300 to 4,000 Hz (see Figure 4)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 5
Net Weight
312 grams (11 oz)
Packaged Weight
510 grams (1 Ib, 2 oz)
FURNISHEDACCESSORY
.................
Mounting Bracket (3 in kit). RK6MB
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge ............................... 99AL556
Cable .................................. 70A4107
Switch ................................. 90A3507
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 4