Shure 27C3115 User Manual
Beta 53
User Guide
HEADWORN MICROPHONES
2002, Shure Incorporated
27C3115 (BF)
Printed in U.S.A.
ENGLISH
GENERAL
The Shure Beta 5 3 i s a s ubminiature, e lectret c ondenser headworn m icrophone. It is
intended for w ireless u se i n s ound r einforcement a pplications t hat r equire m inimal v isibility and maximum mobility, such as stage performances.
Despite its small size, the microphone element provides full, articulate reproduction
of speech and vocals, and features an omnidirectional pick-up pattern.
The Bet a 5 3 c o n si s ts of an adjustable wireframe a nd boom that allows flexible p lacement of t he m icrophone c artridge. It is a ls o s upplied w ith t wo d ifferent e qualization c aps
that tailor the microphone’s high-frequency response. Acoustic windscreens are supplied to minimize wind noise.
MODEL VARIATIONS
WBH53B: Black microphone with 5’ cable, terminated with a TA4F connector.
WBH53BX: Black microphone with 10’ cable, no connector.
WBH53T: Beige microphone with 5’ cable, terminated with a TA4F connector.
WBH53TX: Beige microphone with 10’ cable, no connector.
FEA TURES
S Interchangeable equalization caps that tailor the microphone’s frequency
response
S Cable clips provide cable management and strain relief
S Offered in black or beige with matching accessories
S Adjustable headband
S Adjustable boom mounts on either side of the head
ACCESSORIES
Windscreens. Acoustic foam windscreens are supplied to help reduce undesirable
wind and breath noise.
Equalization Caps. The Beta 53 is supplied with two types of equalization caps for
high frequency response shaping. The caps differ in response between the frequency range of 5,000 to 20,000 Hz (see Figure 8), and can be distinguished by their
mesh color . The mild boost equalization cap has a silver mesh screen, while the high
boost equalization cap has a gold mesh screen.
Clothing Clip. A clothing clip is supplied with the Beta 53 for cable management
and additional strain relief.
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USING THE BETA 53 IN HARDWIRED APPLICATIONS
An in-line preamplifier (Shure part no. RPM626) may b e u sed w ith t he B e ta 5 3. T his
device requires phantom power ranging from 11 to 52 Vdc.
USING THE BETA 53 WITH OTHER BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS
If connecting the microphone to anything OTHER than a Shure wireless bodypack,
make sure it provides a regulated +5 Vdc source (130
mA minimum) to the red con-
ductor, as shown in Figure 1.
CONDENSER
CARTRIDGE
IMPEDANCE
CONVERTER
G
D+
S
RED
BLK
SHIELD
+5 Vdc (130 mA min.)
Audio Out
MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 1
USING THE BETA 53 WITH THE TA4F CONNECTOR
The following diagram shows how the Beta 53 is wired to the TA4F connector.
IMPEDANCE
CONVERTER
CONDENSER
CARTRIDGE
G
D
S
RED
BLK
SHIELD
+5 Vdc
Audio Out
1
4
2
3
TA4F CONNECTOR WIRING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 2
4
TA4F (solder side view)
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