Shure TwinPlex TH53-MTQC, TwinPlex TH53 Series, TwinPlex TH53-LEMO, TwinPlex TH53-NC User Manual
TH53
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TwinPlex Omnidirectional Headset
The Shure Omnidirectional TwinPlex Headset, TH53, user guide.
Version: 4 (2019-I)
Table of Contents
TH53TwinPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset 3
General Description 3
Features 3
Model Variations Key 4
Care and Maintenance 4
Adjusting the Headband and Microphone 4
Reversing the Boom 7
Attaching the Windscreen 7
Using the Collar Clip 8
Accessories 8
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Replacement Parts 9
Threaded Mount Instructions 10
Wiring and Termination 10
Typical Wiring Table 11
Converting LEMO to TA4F 12
TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased
Wiring) 12
Hirose Wiring for Sony Bodypacks 13
MTQG Connector Assembly 14
Specifications 14
Frequency Response 16
Certifications 16
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TH53
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TwinPlex Omnidirectional Headset
General Description
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The Shure TwinPlex omnidirectional headset offers exceptional sound quality and the lightest, most comfortable fit for a vari
ety of applications. The TwinPlex dual-diaphragm technology yields extraordinary, off-axis response, and low self-noise while
delivering life-like, exceptional clarity and robust low frequency response, free of digital interference. The cable itself is ultra
quiet and has been tested to be the longest-lasting, most dependable cable in its class. The innovative clutch system quickly
allows adjustment of length and pitch of the boom arm for optimal placement and a stable fit while the ultralight frame virtually
is weightless for extended comfort and wear.
The TwinPlex series features the most extensive accessories and connector options to date. TwinPlex not only meets premium
market-leading expectations, they exceed them.
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Features
•
Exceptional sound quality from the all new TwinPlex dual-diaphragm element
◦
Robust low frequency response with flat top end
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Best in class specifications and dynamic range
•
Durability beyond the competition
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Exclusive, double helix cable technology with redundant grounding
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Nano-coated, interchangeable frequency caps for reduced sweat out and moisture resistance
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Ultra lightweight, fully adjustable headset frame
◦
Quickly adjust length and pitch of the boom arm without bending
◦
Easily switch between left or right positioning
◦
Comfort earhook sleeves allow for extended wear
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Headset frame can adjust down to the smallest child's head
•
High RF immunity for use with today's digital wireless systems
•
Paintable cables allow for discreet placement in professional theater applications
•
Interchangeable frequency response caps offer adjustable flat or presence responses
•
Available in a variety of color and connector offerings
Model Variations Key
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Note: Not all model variations are available. Refer to www.shure.com/twinplex for the most up to date offerings.
Care and Maintenance
The TwinPlex lavalier dual-diaphragm has a nanocoating which rejects the build-up of grit from sweat and water. It is designed
to withstand being blown out with a can of air for quick clean-up.
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Adjusting the Headband and Microphone
➀ Adjust headband width
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➁ Adjust the earhooks and
boom angle
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➂ Unscrew the clutch to
adjust boom height and
length
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➃ Bend boom arm into
place. Adjust position
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➄ Select flat or presence
cap
Reversing the Boom
The microphone boom can be positioned on the left or right side of the head.
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1.
Unscrew the clutch to loosen the boom arm.
2.
Push down and snap out the boom arm.
3.
Snap into the other side and tighten in place.
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Attaching the Windscreen
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Using the Collar Clip
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Accessories
Replacement Parts
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Description Black Tan Cocoa
1 Foam Windscreen RPM40WS/B RPM40WS/T RPM40WS/C
2 Frequency Caps, Flat Response RPM40FC/B RPM40FC/T RPM40FC/C
Frequency Caps, Presence Response RPM40PC/B RPM40PC/T RPM40PC/C
Microphone Boom Arm and Cable As-
RPM53B/O-
RPM53T/O-
RPM53C/O-
3
sembly, Lemo Connector
Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, MTQG Connector
Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, No Connector
Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, MicroDot Connector
LEMO
RPM53B/OMTQG
LEMO
RPM53T/OMTQG
LEMO
RPM53C/OMTQG
RPM53B/O-NCRPM53T/O-NCRPM53C/O-
NC
RPM53B/OMDOT
RPM53T/OMDOT
RPM53C/OMDOT
4 Cable Flex RPM53B-CF RPM53T-CF RPM53C-CF
5 Cable Headset Clip RPM53B-CC RPM53T-CC RPM53C-CC
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Description Black Tan Cocoa
6 Headset Frame RPM53B-HF RPM53T-HF RPM53C-HF
RPM40STC/
B (Black),
RPM40STC/TRPM40STC/
7 Collar Clip
RPM40STC/
C
W (White)
8 Connector WA430 (MTQG), WA416 (LEMO)
9 Threaded TA4F/MTQG Collar WA445
10 XLR Preamplifier
RPM400TQG (TA4F to XLR), RPM400LEMO
(LEMO to XLR)
11 Clear Earhook Sleeve RPM50ES
Storage Case RPM50CASE
Threaded Mount Instructions
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Wiring and Termination
Typical Wiring Table
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Series
TH53-
MTQG
TH53-
LEMO
Cable
Con
struc
tion
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
Electri
cal De
sign
3-Wire
(Source
Follow
er)
2-Wire
(Com
mon
Source)
Polari
ty
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
Nega
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
Re
place
ment
Con
nector
WA430
WA416
For Use
With
All Shure
TA4F Body
packs
Shure Lemo
bodypacks
(ADX1-
Lemo, Shure
UR1M-
Lemo,
ULXD1-
Lemo),
Sennheiser
SK5212,
Lectrosonics
SSM, and
others
Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side)
Red wire: Bias(2)
Blue wire: Audio(3)
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground (Shell)
Red wire: Audio/
Bias(3)
Blue wire: Not con
nected
Shield wire: Ground(1)
TH53-
NC
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
2-Wire
(Com
mon
Source)
Nega
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
LEMO:
WA416,
Shure
TQG/
TA4F:
WA430,
Lec
troson
ics
TA5F:
WA435
Termination
Dependent
Red wire: Audio/Bias
Blue wire: Not con
nected
Shield wire: Ground
Shield: Ground (Shell)
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Converting LEMO to TA4F
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Re
place
ment
Con
nector
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TQG/
TA4F:
WA430
For Use
With
Termination
Dependent
Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side)
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Red wire: Audio/
Bias(3)
Blue wire: Not con
nected
8.25kΩ Resistor be
tween pin 2 and 3
Shield: Ground(Shell)
Series
TH53-
LEMO
Cable
Con
struc
tion
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
Electri
cal De
sign
2-Wire
(Com
mon
Source)
Polari
ty
Nega
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased Wiring)
Re
place
ment
Con
nector
For Use
With
Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side)
Series
Cable
Con
struc
tion
Electri
cal De
sign
Polari
ty
TH53-
MTQG
TH53-
LEMO,
TH53-
NC
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
3-Wire
(Source
Follow
er)
2-Wire
(Com
mon
Source)
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
Nega
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
WA435
WA435
Lectrosonics
TA5F body
packs
Lectrosonics
TA5F body
packs
Red wire: Bias(3)
Blue wire: Audio(5)
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground(Shell)
Jumper between 2 and
4
Red wire: Audio/
Bias(3)
Blue wire: Not con
nected
Shield wire: Ground(1)
Shield: Ground(Shell)
Jumper between 2 and
4
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Hirose Wiring for Sony Bodypacks
Notes:
•
When using TwinPlex mics with Sony Hirose 4pin bodypacks, Shure recommends purchasing Shure –MTQG versions
and not –NC versions. This facilitates an easier termination due to the lack of circuitry required in Shure 3wire/MTQG
TA4F products.
•
Due to the thin cable on TwinPlex and the large boot on Hirose connectors, heat shrink may be required to build up the ca
ble under the boot where the crimp connection is made and where the cable exits the boot
•
The TwinPlex Microdot (-MDOT) version can be used with 4-pin Hirose adapters from DPA (DPA part # DAD6008)
Series
TH53-
LEMO
TH53-
NC
TH53-
MTQG
Cable
Con
struc
tion
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
1.6mm
cable
with 2
con
duc
tors, 2
shield
wires
and
shield
Electri
cal De
sign
2-Wire
(Com
mon
Source)
3-Wire
(Source
Follow
er)
PolarityReplacement
Connector
Nega
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
Posi
tive
with
re
spect
to
ground
Hirose 4-pin-
KMC-9BPD-4P
Hirose 4-pin-
KMC-9BPD-4P
For Use
With
Sony Hirose
Bodypacks
(WRT)
Sony Hirose
Bodypacks
(WRT)
Wiring
Red wire: Audio/Bias:
Into resistor and ca
pacitor
1: 8.2k resistor
2: Jumper to 4
3: 1 uF capacitor (-)
4: Ground/shield-
jumper to 2
Split Shield to shell
Blue wire: not used
1: Red wire (Bias)
2: Blue wire (Audio)
3: Jumper to 4
4: Ground/shield-
jumper to 3
Split Shield to shell
Line Art (From Solder
Side)
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MTQG Connector Assembly
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Exploded View
Note: Make sure to solder the shield to ground collar.
Assembled View
Specifications
All specification values are based on using a typical bodypack with 5 V bias input or the RPM400MTQG preamplifier. When using the RPM400LEMO
amplifier, refer to the RPM400LEMO specifications.
Microphone Capsule
Dual-Diaphragm, Prepolarized Condenser
[1]
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-45.0 dBV(5.62 mV)at 1 kHz
[2]
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Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical
24.5 dB SPLA
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
[3]
69.5 dB
Output Clipping Level
3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
Maximum SPL
[4]
142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
Dynamic Range
117.5 dB typical
Microphone Current Draw
120 to 240 µA, typical
Bias Voltage
Recommended Operating Voltage
5 V DC
Housing
Molded ABS
Polarity
MTQG
LEMO, NC, MDOT
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage
on pin 3 with respect to pin 1
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces negative voltage
on pin 3 with respect to pin 1.
Cable Diameter
1.6 mm
Cable Length
MTQG, LEMO, MDOT 66 in. (1.67 m)
NC 96 in. (2.43 m)
Net Weight
Boom arm with cable 12.0 g(0.42 oz.)
Headset frame 6.0 g(0.21 oz.)
[1]
All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slight
ly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
[2]
1 Pa=94 dB SPL
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[3]
S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
[4]
THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
Dimensions
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A B C D E
Cable
Length
TH53-MTQG, TH53-
MDOT, TH53-LEMO
TH53-NC
66 in.
(1.67M)
96 in.
(2.43M)
Frequency Response
Cable Diame
ter
1.6MM 19MM 5.6MM 13.6CM
1.6MM 19MM 5.6MM 13.6CM
Microphone
Length
Microphone Diameter
Boom
Length
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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: +49-7262-92 49 0
Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4
Email: info@shure.de
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