Shure MX415WRLP/N, MX405WLP/N User Manual

Gooseneck Microphones and Accessories

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© 2014 Shure Incorporated
27A15587 (Rev. 2)

MX400SMP MX400DPMX405

MX410

& MX415

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Gooseneck Microphones and Accessories

Cardioid

Supercardioid

MX405, MX410, MX415

Bi-color Status Indicator

MX405R, MX410R, MX415R

Light Ring

R183

R184

R185

Omnidirectional

Supercardioid

Cardioid

General Description

Shure MX405, MX410, and MX415 miniature
gooseneck microphones are suitable for board­rooms and other sites where aesthetics are impor­tant. Permanently mount them at conference tables
or lecterns using the MX400SMP surface mount, or
use the MX400DP moveable desktop base, which
includes a configurable mute button with logic
output. Also compatible with the MX890 wireless
desktop base.

Features

• Low profile, aesthetic design

• Choice of bi-color indicator or light ring

• Wide dynamic range and smooth frequency

response

• RF filtering with CommShield® technology

• Logic input for external LED control

Model Variations

These gooseneck microphones are available in
different lengths with a cardioid or supercardioid
cartridge and either a bi-color LED status indicator
or a light ring.

Coverage and Placement

• Cardioid: One microphone for one or two people.

• Supercardioid: One microphone for each person.

Cardioid

Mic Placement

Supercardioid

Snap-Fit Windscreen

• Snap into the groove below the cartridge.

• To remove, spread the gap with a screwdriver or thumbnail.

• Provides 30 dB of "pop" protection.

Interchangeable Cartridges

Microflex microphones use interchangeable cartridges that allow you
to choose the polar pattern for different installations.

Status Indicators

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Cartridge Polar Patterns

MX400SMP Surface Mount Preamp

65A2190

Wing Nut

95A2529

5 Pin XLR-F

66A405

Rubber Isolation

Rings

66A11907

Plastic Cap

2.5 cm
(1 in)

1 2 3

4 5 6

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3

Audio −

Audio +

Logic (LED IN)

+5 V

GND

Mic

Device

Logic Port (I/O)

Desktop Base

Attached Cable

Permanent mount for conference tables or lecterns. Includes LED
logic input.

Furnished Accessories

MX400SMP Pin Assignments

5-Pin XLR

DIP Switches

Set DIP Switch 1 up to engage the low cut filter, which attenuates
frequencies by 6 dB per octave below 150 Hz.

Logic Connection

Connection to device with

internal "pull-up resistor"

logic circuit

MX405, 410, 415

Logic LOW (0 V) Logic HIGH (+5 V)

MX400SMP Surface Mount Kit

Installation

Note: Over tightening the wing nut reduces shock isolation.

Caution: To prevent bending pins, line up key with notch and seat

connector fully before twisting to lock.

Switch Down (default) Up

1 Full frequency

response

2 LED steady LED flashes

Low cut filter

LED Logic

To operate the LED indicator, use the included 5-pin XLR con­nector to wire the microphone to an automatic mixer or other logic
device.

Note: Connect the LED IN to the gate output to illuminate the LED
when the channel is gated on.

Do not use the relay ports on Crestron and AMX devices. Use the
I/O logic ports instead.

The LED logic may not function when connecting to devices
that do not have internal "pull-up resistor" logic circuits, such as
ClearOne DSP products. External pull-up resistor circuits can be
added for each microphone. Visit www.shure.com/FAQ for detailed
instructions.

Green Red

MX405R, 410R, 415R

Logic LOW (0 V) Logic HIGH (+5V)

Red Off/flashing

MX400DP Desktop Base

The MX400DP moveable desktop base includes a configurable
mute button with logic output.

MX400DP Desktop Base

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Installation

1 2 3

Audio −

Audio +

MX400DP DIP Switches

Caution: Failure to reinstall the setscrew will reduce RF immunity.

Button Configuration

For local mute control operation, use DIP Switches 1 and 2 to con­figure the button behavior.

Caution: To prevent bending pins, line up key with notch and seat
connector fully before twisting to lock.

Cable

The 20 ft. attached cable is terminated with a 3-pin XLR connector.
For logic applications, open the XLR connector to access the three
unterminated logic conductors.

Wire Color Function

Red Audio +

Black Audio−

White SWITCH OUT

Orange LED IN

Green Logic Ground

Shield Mic Common Ground

MX400DB Pin Assignments

Switch Down (default) Up

1 Momentary Toggle

2 Push-to-Mute Push-to-Talk

3 Local Mute Logic Control

4 Full Frequency Range Low Cut Filter (attenuates

6dB per octave below

150 Hz)

5 LED Steady LED Flashes

Local Mute Control

The microphone ships configured for local (manual) mute control
(DIP Switch 3 down). In this mode, the PUSH button on the micro­phone mutes the audio signal at the microphone. Audio is not sent
to the audio outputs when muted.

In this configuration, the LED color reflects the microphone state,
as controlled by the user with the PUSH button.

Microphone Status MX405, 410, 415 MX405R, 410R,

415R

Active Green Red

Muted Red Off/flashing

Button Behavior SWITCH OUT Logic

Momentary:

push-to-mute (as

shipped).

Momentary:

push-to-talk

Toggle: Push and

release to toggle

the microphone
on or off. Mic is

active when pow-

ered on.

Toggle: Push and

release to toggle

the microphone on

or off. Mic is mute
when powered on

When pushed, SWITCH OUT

(red wire) falls to 0 V. When
released, SWITCH OUT re-

SWITCH OUT to 0 V. Push

again to toggle back to +5 V.

Signal

turns to +5 V.

Push and release sets

DIP Switch

Setting

Logic Mute Control (Automatic Mixing)

Set DIP Switch 3 up to configure the microphone for logic control
applications where audio from the microphone is muted by an ex­ternal device, such as an automatic mixer. In this mode, the local
mute function of the PUSH button is bypassed (the microphone
always sends audio) and the LED does not respond directly from
pushing the button.

As required by the installation specifications, wire the SWITCH
OUT conductor in the microphone cable to the automatic mixer or
other TTL logic device. When the talker presses the button on the
microphone, it changes the voltage level at the SWITCH OUT con­ductor, which signals the device to mute audio for that channel or
perform some other function.

To control the LED on the microphone, wire the LED IN conductor
to the gate output on the automatic mixer (or any TTL logic device).

3-Pin XLR

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Button Configuration

For logic control operation, DIP Switch 1 determines the button be­havior (DIP Switch 2 has no effect).

Button Behavior DIP Switch Setting

Momentary: When pushed, SWITCH OUT

(red wire) falls to 0 V. When released,

SWITCH OUT returns to +5 V.

Toggle: Push and release sets SWITCH
OUT to 0 V. Push again to toggle back to

+5 V.

Controlling the LED Using Logic LED IN

When configured for logic mute control, connect the LED IN con­ductors to an external switch, relay, or a TTL gate (gate out) on an
automatic mixer. The MX400DB contains an internal pull-up resis­tor circuit.

• The LED illuminates green/red when the MX396 LED IN is
grounded (orange wire connected to the green wire).

• The LED illuminates red/off when LED IN is lifted (orange wire
is NOT connected to the green wire).

Preamp Gain

If necessary, the preamplifier gain can be reduced by 12 dB.
Contact an authorized Shure service center for information.

Specifications

Cartridge Type

Electret Condenser

Frequency Response

50–17000 Hz

Polar Pattern

MX405/C, MX410/C, MX415/C Cardioid

MX405/S, MX410/S, MX415/S Supercardioid

Output Impedance

170Ω

Output Configuration

Active Balanced

Sensitivity

@ 1 kHz, open circuit voltage

Cardioid −35dBV/Pa(18mV)

Supercardioid −34dBV/Pa(21mV)

1 Pa=94 dB SPL

Maximum SPL

1kHzat1%THD,1kΩload

Cardioid 121 dB

Supercardioid 120 dB

Equivalent Output Noise

A-weighted

Cardioid 28 dB SPL

Supercardioid 27 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Ref. 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz

Cardioid 66 dB

Supercardioid 68 dB

Dynamic Range

1kΩload,@1kHz

93 dB

Common Mode Rejection

10 to 100,000 kHz

45 dB, minimum

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level

at 1% THD

−8dBV(0.4V)

Polarity

3-pin XLR Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces

positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of out­put XLR connector

5-pin XLR Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces

positive voltage on pin 4 relative to pin 2 of out­put XLR connector

Net Weight

MX405 0.054 kg (0.119 lbs)

MX410 0.068 kg (0.150 lbs)

MX415 0.07 kg (0.154 lbs)

MX400DP 0.516 kg (1.138 lbs)

MX400SMP 0.125 kg (0.275 lbs)

Logic Connections

LED IN Activelow(≤1.0V),TTLcompatible.Absolute

maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V.

LOGIC OUT Activelow(≤1.0V),sinksupto20mA,TTLcom-

patible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V

(upto50Vthrough3kΩ).

Mute Switch Attenuation

-50 dB minimum

Cable

MX400DP

6.1 m (20 ft) attached cable with shielded audio pair terminated
at a 3-pin male XLR and three unterminated conductors for logic
control

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature –18–57°C (0–135°F)

Storage Temperature –29–74°C (–20–165°F)

Relative Humidity 0–95%

Power Requirements

Phantom Power

48–52 V DC, 8.0 mA

Certifications

This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant
European directives and is eligible for CE marking.

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.
shure.com/europe/compliance

Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa
Department: EMEA Approval
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

5

(22 mm)

3/8 in

1 1/4 in

(9 mm)

(32 mm)

3/32 in

(2.6 mm)

3 5/16 in
(84 mm)

5 1/2 in

(140 mm)

5/16 in

(7.5 mm)

6 in

(152 mm)

9 in

(229 mm)

3/4 in

(19 mm)

5/16 in

(7.5 mm)

(19 mm)

9 7/8 in

(251 mm)

3/4 in

13 in

(343 mm)

5/16 in

(7.5 mm)

3/4 in

(19 mm)

14 3/4 in

(376 mm)

7/8 in

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