Shure Beta 53 User manual

Models BETA 53 ™ and BETA 54 ™
Wired Micophones
©2010 Shure Incorporated
27A14144 (Rev. 2)
Printed in U.S.A.
BETA 53
BETA 54
Headworn Vocal Microphones
Microphones serre-tête pour la voix
Kopfbügel-Gesangsmikrofone
Micrófonos vocales con diadema
Microfoni con supporto attorno alla testa per voce
Головные вокальные микрофоны
ボーカル用ヘッドウォーンマイクロホン
헤드원 보컬 마이크
多个头戴式人声话筒

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Introduction
Shure models BETA 53 and BETA 54 are subminiature, electret condenser headworn microphones.
They provide uncompromised sound quality and reliability with minimal visibility in applications such
as broadcast, theater, and touring. Despite their small size, each microphone’s condenser element
delivers full, clear, and natural reproduction of speech and vocals. The microphone features a du-
rable, low-profile wire frame headband which is fully adjustable for stability and comfort. A plastic car-
rying case protects the microphone and its accessories.
BETA 53 Features
• Omnidirectional polar pattern for minimal handling noise and flexible microphone placement
• Extended, flat frequency response provides accurate speech and vocal reproduction
• Two interchangeable protective caps for response shaping
• Foam windscreens minimize breath noise and “popping”
• Available with an in-line preamp or with a TA4F connector for wireless applications
• Choice of black or tan finish to suit your performance environment
BETA 54 Features
• Supercardioid polar pattern provides maximum gain-before-feedback and ambient rejection
• Extended frequency response tailored for vocal performances
• Able to handle extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)
• Snap-fit foam windscreens stay in place during intensive movement
• Available with an in-line preamp or with a TA4F connector for wireless applications
• Choice of black or tan finish to suit your performance environment

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Beta 53 Models
• Omnidirectional
• For broadcast and stage
• Black finish
• Detachable in-line preamp for wired
applications
• Requires phantom power
Wireless Models
These models are for use with Shure wireless microphone systems.
TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks (in-line preamp not
included).
• WBH53B (black)
• WBH53T (tan)
Accessories
All models include: microphone and headband (1 each), foam
windscreens (2), standard protective cap (2), filtered protective
cap (2), swiveling lapel clip (1), boom holder (2), logo pad (1) and
plastic carrying case (1).
Accessories
All models include: microphone and headband (1 each), snap-fit foam
windscreens (2), standard protective cap (2), swiveling lapel clip (1),
boom holder (2), logo pad (1) and plastic carrying case (1).
Available Models
Beta 54 Models
• Supercardioid
• For stage and vocal performance
• Black finish
• Detachable in-line
preamp for wired
applications
• Requires
phantom
power
Wireless Models
These models are for use with Shure wireless microphone systems.
TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks (in-line preamp not
included).
• WBH54B (black)
• WBH54T (tan)

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Adjusting the Headband and Microphone
①Adjust headband width
②Adjust boom height
③Adjust boom length
④Do not attempt to bend the microphone boom!
⑤“Roll” the boom for subtle adjustments of microphone position

4Using the Windscreens and Protective Caps
Windscreen
Grip the internal frame of the windscreen firmly when connecting
or removing. Do not pull on the foam itself.
• To connect, push the windscreen until it snaps into place over
the cartridge.
• To remove, pull the windscreen directly off of the cartridge.
Protective Caps
Standard protective cap:
• Gold mesh
• No attenuation
Filtered protective cap:
• Silver mesh
• Attenuates high frequencies
Care and Maintenance
• Foam windscreens may be cleaned with soap and water.
• For the best sound quality, replace damaged or clogged
protective caps and windscreens.
Important: Always use the BETA 54
with the standard protective cap only.
Using the microphone with no cap,
or with the filtered cap, will degrade
sound quality and alter the micro-
phone’s polar pattern.

5
Positioning the Microphone
BETA 53
• Position the omnidirectional
BETA 53 microphone near the
corner of the mouth
• If necessary, roll the boom to
avoid contact with skin and
facial hair
BETA 54
• Point the directional BETA
54 microphone at the
corner of the mouth

6Wearing the Microphone on Either Side
The microphone boom may be reinstalled to position it on the left or right side of the head.
• Carefullydetachtheboomholder①,logopad②,andmicrophonecable③fromtheheadband.
• Reattachtheboomholdertotheoppositesideofthewireframe④.
• Reattachthelogopad⑤andmicrophonecable⑥.
1
2
3

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Component Black Tan
①Foam Windscreen (5 pieces) RPM304 RPM306
②Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212
Filtered Protective Cap* (silver mesh) (5 pieces) RPM220 RPM214
③Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Connector (1 piece) RPM132 RPM134
④Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512
⑤Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570 RPM580
⑥Headband (1 piece, with boom holder and logo pad) RPM550 RPM560
⑦4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) (1 piece) WA331**
⑧In-Line Preamp (1 piece) RPM626**
*See the frequency response curve on page 74
**Available in black only
BETA 53 Replacement Parts and Accessories

8BETA 54 Replacement Parts and Accessories
Component Black Tan
①Microphone/Boom Assembly with TA4F Connector (1 piece) RPM646 RPM648
②Standard Protective Cap (gold mesh) (5 pieces) RPM208 RPM212
③Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (4 pieces) RPM316 RPM318
④Swiveling Lapel Clip (5 pieces) RPM510 RPM512
⑤Boom Holder and Logo Pad (2 each) RPM570 RPM580
⑥Headband (1 piece, with boom holder and logo pad) RPM550 RPM560
⑦4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) (1 piece) WA331*
⑧In-Line Preamp (1 piece) RPM626*
*Available in black only

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Wiring Diagram
Microphone Cartridge5
Case (ground)4
Shield (ground)3
Red1(+5Vdc)
Black (audio out)2
Wireless Test Circuit6
+5Vdc
100k
20k
1.0 uf
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
2SK1109
1. Rouge
2. Noir (sortie audio)
3. Blindage (masse)
4. Corps (masse)
5. Capsule de microphone
6. Circuit d’essai sans fil
+
–
1. Rot
2. Schwarz (Audioausgang)
3. Abschirmung (Masse)
4. Gehäuse (Masse)
5. Mikrofonkapsel
6. Prüfkreis des Drahtlossystems
1. Rojo
2. Negro (salida de audio)
3. Blindaje (tierra)
4. Chasis (tierra)
5. Cápsula de micrófono
6. Circuito de prueba de sistema inalámbrico
1. Rosso
2. Nero (uscita audio)
3. Schermatura (massa)
4. Involucro (massa)
5. Capsula
6. Circuito per test wireless
1.赤色
2.黒色(音声出力)
3.シールド（アース）
4.ケース（アース）
5.マイクロホンカートリッジ
6.ワイヤレス試験回路

74 BETA 53 BETA 54
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+10
0
–10
Hz
dB
–20
+20
Standard Protective Cap
Filtered Protective Cap
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98765432 98765432
+10
0
–10
Hz
dB
15 mm (.6 in)
606 mm (2 ft)
+20
–20
–30
0º
125º
Standard Cap1
Filtered Cap2
1Capuchon standard
2Capuchon à ltre
1Standardmäßige Kappe
2Gelterte Kappe
–5 dB
–10 dB
–15 dB
–20 dB
500 Hz
1000 Hz
250 Hz
–5dB
–10 dB
–15 dB
–20 dB
2.5 kHz
6.3 kHz
10 kHz
1
Tapa estándar
2Tapa con ltro
1
Cappuccio standard
2Cappuccio dotato di ltro
標準キャップ1
フィルタ付きキャップ2
–5 dB
–10 dB
–15 dB
–20 dB
500 Hz
1000 Hz
250 Hz
–5 dB
–10 dB
–15 dB
–20 dB
2.5 kHz
6.3 kHz
10 kHz

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CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive
2004/108/EC. Meets Harmonized Standards EN55103-1:1996
and EN55103-2:1996, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2)
environments.
The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa
Department: EMEA Approval
Wannenacker Str. 28
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Phone: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
HOMOLOGATION
Autorisé à porter la marque CE. Conforme à la directive euro-
péenne CEM 2004/108/CE. Conforme aux normes harmonisées
EN55103-1:1996 et EN55103-2:1996 pour les environnements
résidentiels (E1) et d’industrie légère (E2).
La déclaration de conformité peut être obtenue de l’adresse
suivante:
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CERTIFICACIONES
Califica para llevar la marca CE. Cumple con la directiva euro-
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EN55103-1:1996 y EN55103-2:1996 para entornos de uso resi-
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OMOLOGAZIONI
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pea sulla compatibilità elettromagnetica 2004/108/CE. Conforme
alle norme armonizzate EN55103-1:1996 ed EN55103-2:1996 per
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Approvazione EMEA
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СЕРТИФИКАЦИЯ
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гармонизированныхстандартовEN55103-1:1996иEN55103-
2:1996дляжилыхрайонов(E1)ирайоновслегкими
промышленнымиусловиями(E2).
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адресу:
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：1996和EN55103-2：1996适用于民用(E1)和
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