Shure PE2 User Manual

MODEL PE2 LOW-IMPEDANCE
TONE-SHAPING MICROPHONES
BROWN SUEDECOATTM
Three configurations to suit every performer's needs:
PEP-supplied less cable PEP-CN-supplied with low-impedance cable PEP-SP-supplied with cable-transformer
for high-impedance inputs
FINISH
For acoustic versatility, professional sound, thoughtful design, and handsome appearance, the PE2 Series
Tone-
Shaping Microphones have all the needed features.
-Frequency response
from 50 to 15,000
Hz,
splendid
for voice or instrument pickup
-Unidirectional polar pattern
-Individually tailored response provided by tone-shaping switches: BASS
NormalICut & TREBLE FlatIBoost
-On-Off switch
-All switches recessed to prevent unintended response changes or accidental switchoff
-
-Pop-filter grille minimizes wind and breath noise
-Attractive,
durable SUEDECOATTM finish, comfort-
able to hold, easy to clean
-Extremely rugged, all-metal case and grille, withstands a 6-foot drop to a hardwood floor and continues to perform to specifications
HOW TO CONTROL FEEDBACK A
performer's number one enemy in using a microphone is "feedback." This is a harsh hum, howl or squeal which oc­curs when the microphone picks up sound from the loudspeakers, re-amplifies and rebroadcasts it over and over again.
The key factor in the prevention of feedback is the posi-
tion of the loudspeakers in relation to the microphone. Feedback occurs if the microphone picks up sound coming from the loudspeakers. Keep the loudspeakers as far to the sides as possible-so they do not point toward the micro­phone. Always keep the microphone pointed toward the performer and away from the loudspeakers. When stage monitor loudspeakers are used, make sure they are posi­tioned in front of the performers and face the rear of the
microphone. If you are in a room with hard walls, floor, and ceiling,
the sound from the loudspeakers may bounce back into the
microphone and create feedback. Solve this problem by turning down the amplifier volume control and working
closer to the microphone.
(Important Note: If you cannot solve the feedback prob-
lem with your microphone, a Shure Feedback Controller is suggested.)
MICROPHONE CHECK-LIST
1.
Check microphone impedance-is it correct for the amplifier input being used?
2.
Check microphone cable connectors to microphone, mixer, and amplifier-are they tightly plugged in?
3.
Check microphone, amplifier and/or mixer. a. Are they turned on? b. Are volume controls turned up?
IF
THE MICROPHONE DOES NOT WORK
Check the above list. If the microphone still does not ap­pear to be operating, have the microphone and cable checked by your Shure Professional Entertainer Products Dealer, or write Service Department, Shure Brothers, Inc.
USING THE TONE-SHAPING SWITCHES
The BASS Cut switch compensates for the increased low­frequency output (proximity effect) that occurs when the microphone is used close to the mouth. The graph below
50
mm
(2
shows the output when the microphone is
in.) from the mouth with the BASS switch in Normal and Cut positions.
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50
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Sometimes the bass rise due to proximity is desirable,
and then the switch should be in the Normal position.
For less bassy sound, move the switch to Cut.
It is usually preferable that instruments sound as natural as possible. For instrument pickup, therefore, the TREBLE
switch is moved to Flat. For
maximum intelligibility of vocals, however, a rise at mid to high frequencies is desirable. Therefore, for voice pickup, use the TREBLE switch in the Boost position.
These are all only suggestions. For best results, always
experiment and listen. Then you will be sure to get the effects you want.
CLEANING
The SUEDECOATTM case can be cleaned easily with clean, lintless cloth
dattzpened
with alcohol or a mild soap
solution.
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PHASING
To test two niicrophones for proper phasing, connect them
to an amplifier and talk or sing into them while holding them three or four inches apart. The sound from the speakers should be the same when talking into either mi­crophone or directly between them if they are in phase with each other. If the sound drops drastically, or if a dead spot is found when talking between the two micro­phones, they are out of phase. All microphones should be tested in this manner to insure that they are in phase with each other.
To change the phase of a low-impedance microphone cable, either use a Shure
change the wires connected to pins tor. To change the phase of a microphone, the microphone cartridge leads must be interchanged (see Figure 2). This
should be performed by your dealer, the Shure Factory Service Department, or other qualified service personnel.
IMPEDANCE
All the PE2 Microphones are low-impedance and can be
used with virt~~ally unlimited cable lengths without affect­ing either frequency response or output level.
AISPRS Phase Reverser or inter-
2
and 3 of the connec-
For high-impedance microphones Cable-Transformer. It is supplied with the Model PE2-SP
Microphone and has an integral impedance-matching transformer and standard quarter-inch phone plug located at the high-impedance end of the cable. Unlike impedance microphones whose cables must be limited to
7.6m
(25 ft) or less, the PE2-SP can be used with long
cable runs between the microphone and the
inputs, use the CA95P
high-
CA95P.
USING MORE THAN ONE MICROPHONE
It is often desirable for a group to use a separate micro-
phone for each individual performer. In this case, the
following points should be remembered:
1.
It is best if the microphones are individually controlled for volume through a separate Shure microphone mixer.
performer use the so that the group as a whole will be "balanced."
2.
Check the placement of the microphones with relation
If this is not possible, it is desirable that each
same type and rnodel of
microphone
to loudspeakers (as previously mentioned) so that feedback is minimized.
3.
As additional microphones are added the possibility of feedback increases. Turn off, or down, unused micro­phones to help solve this problem.
SHURE FEEDBACK CONTROLLER
Lets you "tune" your sound system
room. The result is more overall sound power
to
the acoustics of the
without
feedback. Eight linear-motion filter controls are infinitely
variable from
8
kHz roll-off switches attenuate low and high frequencies.
0
to
12
dB cut. Below
63
Hz and Above
Can be installed between mixer or console and amplifier
for total system control, or following each microphone as
a single-channel preamplifier with feedback control.
THE VITAL LINK
BETWEEN
YOU
AND
THE AUDIENCE
SHURE PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINER
MICROPHONES
MODEL
Type: Dynamlc Cardioid (Un~directional) Frequency
Response:
Impedance:
Output Level
Phasing:
(at 1.000
PE2
SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
50 to 15,000
1,
-
'
*,a
B
$0-
20
M
Hz):
Microphone-Low. Rating impedance 1s 150 ohms (270 ohms actual) for 300 ohms.
Model
"H~gh' for connectlon to
Microphone-Open Circult Voltage = -77.0 dB (0 14 mV: OdB=IV/pbar): Power Level= -57.5 dB (OdB =ImW/lOflbar
Model
-54.5 dB (1.9 mV; 0 dB = lV//~bar)
Pos~tlve pressure on
on microphone
CARTRIDGE O11-OFF
connectlon to microphone Inputs rated at 75 to
PEZ-SP
PEP-SP
AND
Hz
(see F~gure
BASS
W
Cable-Transformer - Ratlng Impedance
Cable-Transformer-Open C~rcuit Voltage
Pln 2 (see Flgure 2 and Page 4).
1)
TYPICAL
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TI1ECMNCI
FIGURE
h~gh-impedance
diaphragm
THREE-PIN PROFESSIONAL
TREBLE
t*
IN
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WO
HERTZ
+
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1
microphone
produces pos~flve voltage
AUDIO
CONNECTOR5
-
Inputs.
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HICROPHCUE PEZ- CN CABLE
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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 re-
tain 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 and return it prepaid to:
If outside the United States, return the unit to your dealer or Authorized Shure Service Center lor repair. The unit will be returned to you
GUARANTEE
Shure Brothers Attention: Service Department 1501 West Shure Drive Prlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Incorporated
prepa~d
MODEL PE2 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
Switch:
Shock Mount:
Cable: PEP-supplied less cable
Swivel Adapter: Positive action. adjustable
Case:
Net Weight
(less cable):
Packaged Weight: PE2-1 kg
Built-in
recessed On-Off sw~tch. and recessed Tonr-Shapznq
switches:
ure 1 and Page 3 for effects on response)
Internal rubber vibration-isolator at cartridge
PEP-CN-suppiled with 7.6m (25 11) two-conductor sh~elde?
PEP-SP-supplled wlth CA95P Cable-Transformi.r 7 6m (25
horizontal.
for mountlng on stand with
Brown SUEDECOAT
2989 (10.5 or)
PE2-CN-1.6 kg (3 Ib. 8 or) PE2-SP-1.6 kg (3
BASS-Norma1:Cut 8 TREBLE-Flat Doast (s~r:
lowimpedance cable with three-socket and threr-p~n pro fcsslonal audlo connectors
11) two-conductor sh~elded low-lmpedancc cable socket microphone connector and Integral hnah ~mperldnct, rnatch~ng transformer termmated by standard quarter-tnch phone plug
permlts easy removal for handheld
1
(2
Ib. 3 oz)
Ib, 9 or)
through 90 from vertlcal
58"-27
thread
"
flnished all-metal case and qrllle
use.
w~lh
su~:ahic
Fag-
1hrt.r~
lo
FURNISHED ACCESSORY
Swivel Adapter:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Desk Stand: Isolation Mount: Dual Mount: Colored Windscreens: A61 WS Ser~es Plug Element:
AREA CODE 312/866-2200 CABLE SHUREMICRO\
s33B,
A256 Cartridge: R114
S37A,
A55M
A26M Transformer (PE2-SF): CA95P
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Grille: 90C1322
S39A
Low-Impedance Cable
(PEP-CN): ClOOCN
High-Impedance Cable-
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