Shure WL184 User manual

Wireless Lavalier Microphones
User Guide
©2005, Shure Incorporated
27C2833 (Rev. 4) Printed in U.S.A.
Models WL183, WL184 and WL185
GENERAL
Models WL183, WL184 and WL185 are lavalier electret condenser
microphones for use with a wireless bodypack transmitter. Each micro-
phone has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin con-
nector (TA4F). The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90°intervals for
placement flexibility.
APPLICATIONS
WL183 (Omnidirectional): General purpose sound reinforcement,
recording,orremotemonitoringapplications.Lowhandlingnoise.Pickup
angle is 360°.
WL184 (Supercardioid): Sound reinforcement applications requiring
high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of wind-
screen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 115°.
WL185 (Cardioid): General purpose sound reinforcement applica-
tions requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly
recommended. Pickup angle is 130°.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from below until
tie clip loop snaps into place over the lower groove on the micro-
phone. Refer to the following illustration.
2. To install the snap-fit windscreen, press it
down on the microphone until it clicks into
place inside the upper groove on the micro-
phone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30
dB of pop protection.
NOTE:
• The snap-fit windscreen can be removed
by spreading the slot in the plastic snap-
fit ring.
• To install the smaller foam windscreen,
slip the windscreen over the top of the mi-
crophone so that it covers the side slots.
The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of pop protection.
3. Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.)
below the neckline.
NOTE: Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing.
CHANGING CARTRIDGES
The WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones use interchangeable
cartridges.Tochangethecartridge,unscrewit fromthemicrophonebase
and replace it with one of the replacement cartridges listed below.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Omnidirectional Cartridge......................................... R183B
Supercardioid Cartridge ........................................... R184B
Cardioid Cartridge..................................................... R185B
Snap-fit Windscreens (4) .....................................RK183WS
Foam Windscreen (4) ..........................................RK261WS
Tie Clips (2)........................................................... RK183T1
Miniature 4-pin Connector.........................................WA330
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 17,000 Hz
Polar Patterns (at 1 kHz): (see below)
Output Impedance : 1800 Ω
Sensitivity (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): ...........WL183: -40.0 dBV/Pa
...............................................................WL184: -44.5 dBV/Pa
...............................................................WL185: -45.5 dBV/Pa
Maximum Sound Pressure Level:......WL183: 125.0 dB SPL
..............................................................WL184: 129.5 dB SPL
..............................................................WL185: 130.5 dB SPL
Output Noise (A-weighted): .................WL183: 22.5 dB SPL
................................................................WL184: 27.0 dB SPL
................................................................WL185: 28.0 dB SPL
Dynamic Range: 102.5 dB
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage
on pins 3 and 4 relative to pin 1.
Power Requirements: Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (1.5 Vdc to 10
Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a
Shure wireless microphone transmitter.
WINDSCREEN
TIE CLIP
MICROPHONE
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dB
Hz
dB
Hz
WL183 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
WL184 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
WL185 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
–10 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
–20 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0°
90°
CARDIOID
(WL185)
OMNIDIRECTIONAL
(WL183) SUPERCARDIOID
(WL184)
–10 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
–20 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90
°
30°
60°
0°
90°
–10 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
–20 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0°
90°
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CONDENSER
CARTRIDGE
IMPEDANCE CONVERTER
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SHIELD
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MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM
1 GROUND
2 BIAS
3,4 AUDIO

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Models WL93, WL93T, WL93-6, WL93-6T
GENERAL
Model WL93 Microphones are omnidirectional, subminiature, lava-
lier electret condenser microphones designed for use in TV broadcast-
ing, theater, and sound reinforcement applications where a visually
unobtrusive microphone is desirable.
All WL93 models are supplied with a mounting block with attached
tie bar, a sew-on mounting bracket, and an acoustic windscreen to min-
imizewind noise in outdoorapplications. All WL93models include a1.2
m (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin connector (TA4F type)
which connects directly to a Shure wireless body-pack transmitter.
VARIATIONS
• WL93: Black finish; includes 1.2 m (4 ft.) cable
• WL93T: Tan finish; includes 1.2 m (4 ft.) cable
• WL93-6: Black finish; includes 1.9 m (6 ft.) cable
• WL93-6T: Tan finish; includes 1.9 m (6 ft.) cable
INSTALLATION
1. To mount a WL93 to the tie clip, snap the microphone into the
mounting bracket and attach the clip to an article of clothing.
2. To install the foam windscreen, slip the it over the top of the micro-
phone. The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of pop protec-
tion.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Windscreen, Charcoal Gray.................................RK355WS
Tie Clip, Black (2 each).........................................RK354SB
Tan Windscreen ...................................................... RK304T
Double Tie Clip..................................................... RK307DB
Tan Tie Clip Assembly............................................90B4327
Black Sew-on Mounting Bracket............................65B1733
Tan Sew-on Mounting Bracket.............................65B1733A
Zippered Carrying Bag...............................................26A13
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional, uniform with frequency
Output Impedance: 3000 Ω
Sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 120 dB SPL
Dynamic Range: 102 dB
Output Noise (A-weighted): 18 dB SPL
Polarity: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces posi-
tive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1 (ground)
Power Requirements: Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (2 Vdc to 10 Vdc)
source provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a
Shure wireless body-pack transmitter.
WL93 MOUNTING
TIE CLIP
FOAM WINDSCREEN
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0
+10
–10
WL93 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FREQUENCY IN Hz
RELATIVE RESPONSE IN dB