Premium Vocal Microphone Model RS230
User Guide
DESCRIPTION
The Shure RS230 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal micro-
phone tuned to accentuate the clarity of lead and back–up vocals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Microphone Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional)
Frequency Response
60 to 15,000 Hz
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of microphone output connector
Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz)
300
Ω
Sensitivity (at 1000 Hz)
–53 dBV/Pa, (2.2 mV), 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
Electromagnetic Hum Sensitivity
26 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)
Switch
Built–in On/Off switch
Connector
Three–pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case
Die cast metal handle, black matte finish; hardened silver colored, spherical steel mesh grille
Environmental Conditions
This microphone operates over a temperature range of –29 to 57 degrees Celcius (–20 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit), and at a relative humidity
of 0 to 95%.
Weight
Net – 321 g (11.3 oz)
Packaged – 763 g (1 lb 11 oz)
CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and
light industrial (E2) environments.
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
4.57 m (15ft.) Cable (XLR–XLR) 95D2153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microphone Clip (standard 5/8 in. –27 thread) A25D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Bag 26D18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
6.1 m (20 ft.) Cable (XLR–1/4 in.) C20AHZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.6 m (25 ft.) Cable (XLR–XLR) C25J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen A58WS Series (6 colors available). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Desk Stand S37A, S39A, S41A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isolation Mount A55M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge Assembly RPM150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen and Grille Assembly 95B2207C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ID Ring 90G4780. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On/Off Switch Assembly RPM644. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch Glamour Cap 65A1973. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARTRIDGE
22 mm
7/8 in.
60 cm (2 ft.)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
180
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
POLAR PATTERNS
SWITCH
ON
GREEN
+
GREEN
RED DOT
BLUE
OFF
YELLOW
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
166 mm
6 9/16 in.
DIMENSIONS
SHURE Incorporated Web Address: http://www.shure.com
5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714–4608, U.S.A.
In U.S.A., Phone: 800–600–2000 Fax: 847-600-1212
In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414
In Asia, Phone: 1-852-2893-4290 Fax: 852-2893-4055
International Fax: 1-847-600-6446
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2500 Hz
6400 Hz
10000 Hz
3
1
2
54 mm
2 1/8 in.
27A3180 (Rev. 1)
E2003, Shure Incorporated
Printed in U.S.A.
To properly set up your
microphone, please follow
the steps shown here.
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Getting Started
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Full Two Year Warranty
Shure warrants this product to be free in
normal use of any defects in workmanship
and materials for two (2) years from the
date of purchase. If your Shure product
fails within this period, call 1-800-5162525 in the United States for details on
repair, replacement, or refund. In Europe,
contact Shure Incorporated Europe
GMBH at +49 (7131) 7214-0 or +49
(7131) 7214-30 (service hotline) or contact
your authorized Shure distributor. This
warranty does not cover abuse or misuse
of the product, use contrary to Shure’s
instruction, ordinary wear and tear, an act
of God or unauthorized repair.
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