R189 MINI-SHOTGUN MICROPHONE CARTRIDGE
®
FOR MICROFLEX
OVERVI EW
The R189 is a mini-shotgun microphone cartridge that threads onto all Microflex gooseneck and overhead microphones,
including those used with Microflex Wireless and Microflex Complete. Its narrow pickup pattern rejects unwanted ambient noise.
FEATURES
• Highly directional lobar polar pattern
• CommShield® Technology guards against interference from Cellular RF devices and digital bodypack transmitters
• Threaded 1 centimeter cartridge compatible with all Microflex gooseneck and overhead models, including Microflex
Wireless and Microflex Complete
• Features a 100-degree pickup area, narrower than a supercardioid or cardioid
• Available in black or bright white
SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Transducer Type Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Lobar
Frequency Response 50 to 17,000 Hz
Output Impedance 170 0
Sensitivity
(open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD) 121 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 68 dB
Dynamic Range 95 dB SPL
Common Mode Rejection 45 dB, minimum
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level -8 dBV (0.4V)
Self Noise
(equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical)
Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)
Polarity 3-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2
Power Requirements Phantom Power, 48-52V DC, 8.0mA
–33 dBV/Pa (22 mV)a
36 dB
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
AVAILABLE MODELS
R189B Black Lobar Mini-Shotgun Condenser Cartridge for Microflex Gooseneck and Overhead
R189W-A Bright White Lobar Mini-Shotgun Condenser Cartridge for Microflex Gooseneck and
MX405/MS 5” Gooseneck, Bi-Color Status Indicator, Includes Surface Mount Preamp, Lobar Mini-
MX405R/MS 5” Gooseneck, Light Ring, Includes Surface Mount Preamp, Lobar Mini-Shotgun
MX405LP/MS
MX405RLP/MS 5” Gooseneck, Light Ring, Less Preamp, Lobar Mini-Shotgun Cartridge
MX202B/MS Low Profile Overhead Microphone, With Cable, Inline Preamp, Stand Adapter, Lobar
MX202BP/MS Low Profile Overhead Microphone, With Cable, Plate-Mount Preamp, Stand Adapter,
MX202W-A/MS Low Profile Overhead Microphone, With Cable, Inline Preamp, Stand Adapter, Lobar
MX202WP-A/MS Low Profile Overhead Microphone, With Cable, Plate-Mount Preamp, Stand Adapter,
MXC406/MS 5.9” Ten-Pin Gooseneck, LED Ring, Single Bend at Base, Lobar Mini-Shotgun Cartridge
GM406/MS 5.9” Three-Pin Gooseneck, LED Ring, Single Bend at Base, Lobar Mini-Shotgun
Microphones
Overhead Microphones
Shotgun Cartridge
Cartridge
5” Gooseneck, Bi-Color Status Indicator, Less Preamp, Lobar Mini-Shotgun Cartridge
Mini-Shotgun Condenser Cartridge, Black
Lobar Mini-Shotgun Condenser Cartridge, Black
Mini-Shotgun Condenser Cartridge, Bright White
Lobar Mini-Shotgun Condenser Cartridge, Bright White
Cartridge
R189B and R189W-A Mini Shotgun Microphone Cartridge
R189 Mini-Shotgun Microphone Cartridge for Microflex
Polar Patterns
LOBAR
Frequency Response
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
A189BWS Black High-Performance Foam Windscreen
A189WWS White High-Performance Foam Windscreen
www.shure.com
© 2019 Shure Incorporated