Shure DH5 User Manual

DH5

DuraPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset

The Shure Omnidirectional DuraPlex Headset user guide.

Version: 1.0 (2020-J)

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Table of Contents

		Using the Collar Clip	8
DH5 DuraPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset	3
		Accessories	8
General Description	3	Furnished Accessories	9
Features	3	Optional Accessories	9
Care and Maintenance	3	Replacement Parts	9
Adjusting the Headband and Microphone	4	Threaded Mount Instructions	10
Reversing the Boom	5	Wiring and Termination	10
Presence Cap	7	Typical Wiring Table	11
Frequency Response	7	MTQG Connector Assembly	11
Attaching the Windscreen	7	Specifications	12
		Certifications	14

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DH5

DuraPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset

General Description

The DuraPlex DH5 omnidirectional headset microphone is ideal for both speech and performance applications that require durability and minimal visibility. The bendable lightweight headset features switchable boom mounting placement and a neutral clear design to be used with any DH5 color variant. The certified IP57 rated headset can withstand challenging conditions in­ volving sweat and dust for use in theater, corporate events, and TV broadcast applications. Each microphone is supplied with a storage pouch, single tie clip, vocal presence frequency response cap, snap fit windscreen, foam windscreen, and TA4F threaded adapter.

Features

•IP57 Certified dust resistant and waterproof/sweatproof headset

•5mm omnidirectional subminiature design for discrete placement and improved gain before feedback

•1.6mm PLEX Cable technology, paintable cable, and no memory effect

•Professional sound quality for speech and performance applications

•High RF immunity, compatible with digital wireless systems without RF interference

•Attachable Presence Cap included for tailored frequency response in speech applications

•Included furnished accessories for storage, mounting options, and wind protection

•TA4F and LEMO terminations for variable wireless system connectivity

•Universal clear headset frame with switchable boom mount placement

•Available in Black, Tan, Cocoa finishes

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Care and Maintenance

The DuraPlex omnidirectional microphone has been IP57 dust-protected, waterproof rated by extensive internal tests, so you

can clean it using distilled water and a mild detergent when necessary.

Adjusting the Headband and Microphone

Adjust headband width.

Adjust the earhooks, slide the boom arm in the boom pivot, and twist the pivot to adjust height and length.

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Bend boom arm into place. Adjust position.

Use presence cap or leave off.

Important:

Use slide-fit windscreen with the presence cap Use snap-fit windscreen without the presence cap

Reversing the Boom

The microphone boom can be positioned on the left or right side of the head.

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