Shure M68FC User Guide
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MODELS M68 AND M68FC
MICROPHONE MIXERS
The Shure Models M68 and M68FC are five-channel,
portable microphone mixers for use with sound reinforcement, tape recording and audio-visual systems.
Features:
Four microphone inputs with individual slide switches for selection of low impedance (balanced or unbalanced) or high impedance (unbalanced)
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High-level auxiliary input suitable for tape, tuner, and
accessories
Individual volume control to balance each input
Master volume control to simultaneously control
level of all inputs
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High- (unbalanced) or low-impedance (balanced or
unbalanced) microphone level output. lmpedance
selected to match microphone input of associated
amplifier
High-impedance auxiliary output
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DC power supply jack supplies 28 volts dc for use
with accessories or may be used as power input in
connection with Model
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Facility for connecting two or more mixers together
to obtain additional microphone inputs (two mixers
connected together give a total of eight microphone
inputs and one auxiliary input)
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Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by
Canadian Standards Association as Certified
A67B Battery Power Supply
SPECIFICATIONS
Gain
(at 1,000 Hz)
OUTPUTS
Low
Imp.
High
Imp.
High
INPUT
Low Imp. Mic.
.5
mV
High Imp. Mic.
5
mV produces
Mic. Mic.
produces
Imp.
Impedance
INPUT
Low Imp. Mic
High Imp. Mic.
Auxiliary
OUTPUT
Low Imp. Mic.
High Imp. Mic.
Auxiliary
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'Depending upon control settings
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
Balanced or unbalanced 25
to 600 ohm microphones
Unbalanced 10 to 50
kilohm microphones
100 ohm to 10 kilohm
anced high-level sources
DESIGNED FOR USE WlTH
Balanced or unbalanced 25
600 ohm microphone-level
circuits
Unbalanced 10 to 50 kilohm
microphone-level circuits
Unbalanced high-impedance
(10 kilohms or greater)
auxiliary circuits
unbal-
ACTUALIMPEDANCE
300 ohms
kilohms
60
40-70 kilohms'
ACTUAL IMPEDANCE
150-300 ohms*
1
30-40 kilohms'
2.5-3 kilohms*
Clipping Levels (minimum)
INPUT
Low Imp. Mic.
High Imp. Mic.
OUTPUT
Low Imp. Mic.
High Imp. Mic.
Auxiliary
CLIPPING
CLIPPING
LEVEL
30 mV
450 mV
LEVEL
60 mV
850 mV
4 volts
Distortion
Less than 1% total harmonic distortion when lowimpedance microphone output is at 20 mV level,
high-impedance microphone output is at 200
level, and auxiliary output is at 2.0 volt level
Phase
All microphone inputs and outputs are in phase. Auxiliary input and output are in phase with each other
but out of phase with pin 3 of microphone connectors
Operating Voltage
AC Operation:
DC Operation: 28 volts dc +.20%, 5 mA
108-132 volts, 50160 Hz,
3W
Dimensions
See Figure 1
Net Weight
1.8 kg (4 Ib)
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE
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Fre uency Response
Aat + 3 dB, 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Hum-Noise
70 dB below rated output (Aux. Output)
Equivalent Input Noise
150 ohm source, 123 dB below 1 volt
Copyright
27A872
1984,
Shure Brothers Inc.
(DH)
L5.5
(7132
mm
IN.)
INSTALLATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or extreme moisture.
Connection Between Components
For balanced-line connection use two-conductor,
shielded, low-capacity cable. For unbalanced
pedance) connection, use single-conductor, shielded,
low-capacity cable.
(high-im-
Printed in
U.S.A.
Grounding
If
there should be objectionable hum, connect the
metal chassis of the mixer to a good ground such as the
metal frame of a wall outlet, or a water or steam pipe.
This is normally accomplished automatically through
the ground wire of the power cord.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
Microphones
Up to four low- or high-impedance dynamic, ribbon, or
condenser microphones can be connected to recep-
4.
tacles marked Mic 1, Mic 2, Mic 3, Mic
The inputs are
designed for low-impedance microphones with 25 to
250 ohms impedance or high-impedance microphones.
Both low-impedance or high-impedance microphones
can be used simultaneously. The unit is not recommended for use with crystal or ceramic microphones.
The impedance is selected by a slide switch above the
input receptacle. The input receptacles are professional
audio connectors (three-pin on the M68 and
threesocket on the M68FC)*. See Figure 2 for low- and highimpedance connections to receptacle.
NOTE:
PICTORIALLY - PINS I AND
REVERSED FOR MODEL
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MICROPHONE MIXER INPUT MICROPHONE MIXER INPUT
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LOW IMPEDANCE
(BALANCED LINE)
MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTIONS
SHIELD SHIELD
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MIC
OUTPUT----- MIC.
LOW IMPEDANCE HIGH IMPEDANCE
(BALANCED LINE)
MICROPHONE OUTPUT PLUG CONNECTIONS
MICROPHONE CONNECTIONS
FIGURE
Some condenser microphones produce very
2.
INPUTS ONLY,
M68FC AND M68FCE
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HIGH IMPEDANCE
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high output signals which may overload the mixer input.
A Shure Model
A15AS Microphone Attenuator placed
between the microphone and the mixer input will
eliminate this problem.
Auxiliary
The phono jack on the rear of the panel marked Aux
lnput will accept output from a high-impedance, highlevel source such as a tape recorder, am-fm tuner, or
phono cartridge preamplifier. The Model
A68M
Microphone Preamplifier can be connected to this jack
to provide a fifth microphone input.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Microphone
The receptacle marked Mic Output is a dualimpedance output selected by the switch above the
receptacle. This output is the "mixed" output of all the
input sources and is designed to work into a 25 to
600-ohm microphone line or into a high-impedance
amplifier or tape recorder microphone input. The receptacle is a professional three-pin audio connector*. See
Figure 2 for output receptacle connections.
Auxiliary
The phono jack marked Aux High Level Output is a
high-impedance high-level output designed primarily to
feed a power amplifier requiring 0.5 to 2 volts, or the
auxiliary or tuner input to an amplifier or tape recorder.
Accessory 28-volt DC
The rear panel jack, marked Accessory 28 V.D.C. pro-
vides 28 Vdc open circuit (20 Vdc at 5
cessories such as the Model
mA max.) for ac-
A68M Microphone
Preamplifier. The jack is also used as a power input
when using the Model
A67B Battery Supply.
CAUTION:
The 28 Vdc input circuit of the M68 is not
fused. An external 28 Vdc source should be provided
0.125A, 250V in-line fuse as a safety precaution.
with a
OPERATION
Power
Connect the mixer power cord to the proper ac power
outlet (see Operating Voltage under Specifications).
'Designed to
series
or
equivalent
mate
with
Cannon
connector.
XL
series,
Switchcraft
A3
(Q.G.)
Volume Controls
The Master gain control and individual gain controls
for each of the five channels are identified on the front
panel. The individual gain controls should generally be
set near maximum (fully clockwise) and the Master gain
control adjusted to required output. Individual channel
gain controls not being used should be kept at
minimum gain (fully counterclockwise).
CONNECTING TWO UNITS
Two M68 mixers may be combined to give a total of
eight microphone channels plus an auxiliary input as
follows.
1. Connect Aux High Level Output of Unit 1 to Aux lnput
of Unit 2.
2. Connect microphones to mixers and set each
microphone input control to
3. Take output signal for recorder of
"O".
PA
amplifier from
appropriate output jack on Unit 2.
4.
Set Master control on Unit 1 to
4.
5. Set Aux control on Unit 2 to 10.
6. Master control on Unit 2 is now Master for all inputs.
7.
Advance Master control (Unit 2) to about 5 and adjust
individual microphone controls for proper level. If
overall gain is too low or too high, Master control
(Unit 2) can be adjusted.
8. If input to auxiliary channel is needed, such as for
tape recorder or tuner, use Aux lnput on Unit
1.
Use
Aux control on Unit 1 for level adjustment of Aux
source. Master gain control for entire system is
Master control on Unit 2.
GUARANTEE
This Shure product is guaranteed in normal use to be
free from electrical and mechanical defects for a period
of one year from date of purchase. Please retain proof
of purchase date. This guarantee includes all parts and
labor. This guarantee is in lieu of any and all other
guarantees or warranties, express or implied, and there
shall be no recovery for any consequential or incidental
damages.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully repack the unit, have it insured, and return it
prepaid to: Shure Brothers Incorporated
Attention: Service Department
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60204
If
outside the United States, return the unit to your
dealer or Authorized Shure Service Center for repair.
The unit will be returned to you prepaid.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Battery Power Supply
Locking Panel
Rack Panel Kit
Microphone Preamplifier
Microphone Attenuator
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Models A68R, -BL
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Model A15AS
Model A67B
Model A68L
Model A68M
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