Shure RK183PK, RK183PKW User Manual

Models RK183PK and RK183PKW Microflex

Preamplifier Kit User’s Guide

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INSTALLATION - RK183PK (BLACK)

The RK183PK preamp comes assembled for use with micro­phones using a miniature 4-pin connector. To wire a microphone
cable d ir ect ly t o t he p re am p, follow these instructions:

1. Turn screw ( A) c ounter-clockwise until i t r ecedes b elow t he c ase.

2. Remove the cap (C) by removing the set screw (B) with the

provided hex wrench (.05 in.).

B

C

A

FIGURE 1

3. Push the circuit board out from the case interior to expose the

screw terminal (D).

4. Remove the wires from the screw terminal (D) by loosening the

set screws (E).

5. Insert the enclosed rubber flex relief (G) into the cap (C) and
feed through the microphone cabling.

G

C

FIGURE 3

6. Insert the wires from the microphone cabling into the screw ter­minal (D) and tighten the wire set screws (E). Match wires as
marked on the circuit board using the following key:

B = Black (negative)
R = Red (positive)
S (ground) = Shield (Uncoated)/White

7. Wrap the microphone cabling around the side notches in the
circuit board (as shown below) to provide strain relief.

B
R
S

FIGURE 4

8. Push the circuit board back into the case, making sure that the
set screw (A) is lined up with the screw hole in the side of the case
(if the circuit board does not go in all the way, twist it slightly until
the screw and hole a re aligned). Raise the s et s crew ( A) b y t urn­ing clockwise so that the preamplifier is held securely in place.
Screw on the cap (C). Do not use the set screw with the cap.

D

F

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E

FIGURE 2

INSTALLATION - RK183PKW (WHITE)

The RK183 PKW is to be used with the MX202W series micro­phone and has the strain relief (G) pre-installed. The cap (C) has no
set screw (B), and the beltclip and t he m iniature c onnector a re not i n­cluded.

1. Turn screw ( A) c ounter-clockwise until i t r ecedes b elow t he c ase.

2. Unscrew and remove the cap (C).

3. Push the circuit board from the b ottom of t he c ase t o expose t he

screw terminals.

4. Feed the microphone cabling through the flex relief/cap

assembly.

5. Perform steps 6,7, and 8 of the above installation directions for

the RK183PK.

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