Shure ULXD14D/85-G50-II, ULXD14D/85-H50-II, BLX14R/W85-H10 User's Guide

Models WL183, WL184 and WL185

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GENERAL

Models WL183, WL184 and WL185 are lavalier electret condenser
microphones for use with a wireless bodypack transmitter. Each micro­phone has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable t erminated with a minia ture 4-pin con­nector (TA4F). The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90° intervals for
placement flexibility.

APPLICATIONS

WL183 (Omnidirectional): General purpose sound reinforcement,

recording, or remote monitoring applicat ions. Low handling noise. Pickup
angle is 360°.

WL184 (Supercardioid): Sound reinforcement applications requiring
high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of wind­screen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 115°.

WL185 (Cardioid): General purpose sound reinforcement applica­tions requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use o f windscreen highly
recommended. Pickup angle is 130°.

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the top of the microphone thro ugh tie clip loop from below unt il

tie clip loop snaps into place over th e lo we r gr oo v e on the mi c r o­phone. Refer to the following illustration.

2. To install the snap-fit windscreen, press it

down on the microphone until it clicks into
place inside the upper groove on the micro­phone. The snap-fit windscreen provides 30
dB of pop protection.

NOTE:

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The snap-fit windscreen can be removed
by spreading the slot in the plastic snap­fit ring.

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To install the smaller foam windscreen,
slip the windscreen over the top of the mi­crophone so that it covers the side slots.
The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of pop protection.

3. Attach the microphone approximately 76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.)

below the neckline.

NOTE: Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing.

CHANGING CARTRIDGES

The WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones use interchangeable
cartridges. T o change the cartrid ge, unscrew it from the microphone base
and replace it with one of the replacement cartridges listed below.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Omnidirectional Cartridge ......................................... R183B

Supercardioid Cartridge ........................................... R184B

Cardioid Cartridge..................................................... R185B

Snap-fit Windscreens (4) ................... ..................RK183WS

Foam Windscreen (4) ..........................................RK261WS

Tie Clips (2)...........................................................RK183T1

Miniature 4-pin Connector......................... ... ... ..........WA330

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27C2833 (Rev. 4)

WINDSCREEN

TIE CLIP

MICROPHONE

Wireless Lavalier Microphones

User Guide

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 17,000 Hz

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WL183 FREQUENCY RESPONSE

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WL184 FREQUENCY RESPONSE

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50 100 20020

WL185 FREQUENCY RESPONSE

50 100 20020

Polar Patterns (at 1 kHz): (see below)

180°

–20 dB
–15 dB
–10 dB

–5 dB

150°

120°

120°

90°

90°

60°

60°

30°

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150°

120°

90°

60°

30°

OMNIDIRECTIONAL

(WL183)

Output Impedance : 1800

Sensitivity (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): ...........WL183: -40.0 dBV/Pa

...............................................................WL184: -44.5 dBV/Pa

...............................................................WL185: -45.5 dBV/Pa

Maximum Sound Pressure Level:......WL183: 125.0 dB SPL

..............................................................WL184: 129.5 dB SPL

..............................................................WL185: 130.5 dB SPL

Output Noise (A-weighted): .................WL183: 22.5 dB SPL

................................................................WL184: 27.0 dB SPL

................................................................WL185: 28.0 dB SPL

Dynamic Range: 102.5 dB
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produc es positive voltage

on pins 3 and 4 relative to pin 1.
Power Requirements: Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (1.5 Vdc to 10
Vdc) provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a
Shure wireless microphone transmitter.

IMPEDANCE CONVERTER

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CONDENSER

CARTRIDGE

MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM

500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,00050 100 20020

Hz

500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000

Hz

500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000

Hz

180°

–20 dB
–15 dB
–10 dB

–5 dB

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(WL184)

150°

30°

120°

60°

120°

90°

90°

150°

30°

SUPERCARDIOID

Ω

D+

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RED
BLK

SHIELD

Printed in U.S.A.

60°

1

4

150°

30°

3

2

180°

–20 dB
–15 dB
–10 dB

–5 dB

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CARDIOID

(WL185)

1 GROUND
2 BIAS
3,4 AUDIO

20,00

20,000

20,00

150°

120°

90

60°

30°

Models WL93, WL93T, WL93-6, WL93-6T

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz

WL93 FREQUENCY RESPONSE

GENERAL

Model WL93 Microphones are omnidirectional, subminiature, lava­lier electret condenser microphones designed for u se in TV broadcast­ing, theater, and sound reinforcement applications where a visually
unobtrusive microphone is desirable.

All WL93 models are supplied with a mounting block with attached
tie bar, a sew-on mounting bracket, and an acoustic windscreen to min­imize wind noise in outdoor applications. All WL93 models include a 1.2
m (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin connector (TA4F type)
which connects directly to a Shure wireless body-pack transmitter.

VARIATIONS

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WL93:

Black finish; includes 1.2 m (4 ft.) cable

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WL93T:

Tan finish; includes 1.2 m (4 ft.) cable

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WL93-6:

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WL93-6T:

Black finish; includes 1.9 m (6 ft.) cable

Tan finish; includes 1.9 m (6 ft.) cable

INSTALLATION

1. To mount a WL93 to the tie clip, snap the microphone into the

mounting bracket and attach the clip to an article of clothing.

2. To install the foam wi ndscreen, slip t he it over the top of th e micro-

phone. The foam windscreen provides 5 to 10 dB of pop protec­tion.

FOAM WINDSCREEN

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RELATIVE RESPONSE IN dB

500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000 20,00050 100 20020

FREQUENCY IN Hz

Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional, uniform with frequency
Output Impedance: 3000

Ω

Sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 120 dB SPL
Dynamic Range: 102 dB
Output Noise (A-weighted): 18 dB SPL
Polarity: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces posi-

tive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1 (ground)
Power Requirements: Regulated nominal +5 Vdc (2 Vdc to 10 Vdc)
source provided at microphone connector pin 2 relative to pin 1 of a
Shure wireless body-pack transmitter.

TIE CLIP

WL93 MOUNTING

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Windscreen, Charcoal Gray................................ .RK355WS

Tie Clip, Black (2 each).........................................RK354SB

Tan Windscreen ...................................................... RK304T

Double Tie Clip..................................................... RK307DB

Tan Tie Clip Assembly............................. .. ... ... .......90B4 32 7

Black Sew-on Mounting Bracket ............................65B1733

Tan Sew-on Mounting Bracket.............................65B1733A

Zippered Carrying Bag...............................................26A13

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