Shure WH30 User Manual

Models WH30TQG and WH30XLR User Guide

MODEL WH30 CONDENSER HEADSET MICROPHONE

MICROPHONE DE CASQUE

ÉLECTROSTATIQUE

SHURE MODÈLE

WH30

KONDENSATOR

KOPFMIKROFON-

MODELL SHURE WH30

MICROFONO DE

CONDENSADOR DE

CABEZA MODELO

WH30 SHURE

MICROFONO A

CONDENSATORE

CON SUPPORTO A

WH30XLR

ONLY

CUFFIA SHURE

MODELLO WH30

©

2006, Shure Incorporated

27G3121 (Rev. 9)

Printed in U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION

The Shure Model WH30 is a light yet rugged headset microphone. Designed for vocalists
and instrument-playing vocalists, the WH30 utilizes a high quality electret-condenser car­tridge suitable for all applications where mobility, comfort, low microphone-visibility, and
high sound quality are required. Because of its cardioid (unidirectional) pickup pattern, the
WH30 provides isolation from extraneous sound sources and high gain-before-feedback.

The wireframe and gooseneck adjust to any head size and shape. An integrated elastic
headband comfortably pads and secures the headset. The WH30 is supplied with two
snap-on windscreens, clothing clip, storage bag and cable-management device.

FEATURES

•

Smooth, natural frequency response comparable to professional condenser hand-held

microphones

• Lightweight wireframe and headband adjust for a secure, comfortable fit

• Extra-strong, small-diameter microphone cable resists breakage

• Moisture-proof cartridge housing

• Sturdy gooseneck-boom holds mic securely in place

• lsolation shock mount for reduced handling noise

• Matte black finish for low visibility

• High input clipping level helps avoid overload distortion

• Low self-noise and high sound pressure level capability

• Reliable at temperature and humidity extremes

MODEL VARIATIONS

•

WH30TQG:

For wireless use, the WH30TQG has a 1.2m (4 ft.) high-flex cable and

a mini TA4F connector for direct connection to Shure body pack transmitters.

Note

: For information about use with Shure W10BT or other t ransmitters with out a

mini TA4F connector, contact Shure Customer Service).

WH30XLR:

•

For wired applications, the WH30XLR is supplied with a 1.2m (4 ft.)
hi-flex cable and high quality mic preamplifier (RPM420) with a three pin XLR con­nector. The RPM420 preamplifier requires phantom power from any 11 - 52 V
source.

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MICROPHONE PARTS

The WH30 consists of the following parts (see Figure 1).

WH30 HEADSET MICROPHONE PARTS

FIGURE 1

COLLAPSIBLE MICROPHONE BOOM

The WH30 headset features a collapsible boom for shipment and storage. Before
wearing the headset, unf old the boom by rotati ng it away f rom the wir eframe unti l it
snaps into place. Refold for storage or transportation.

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WEARING THE HEADSET

Place the headset wireframe around your head so tha t the elastic headband band lay hor­izontally across the back of your head and the ends of the wireframe fit over your ears.
You may position the elasti c headband ei ther above o r below the wir eframe for the great­est comfort and stability. The blue “SHURE” logo should face outward (see Figure 2).

WEARING THE HEADSET

FIGURE 2

POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE

For maximum gain-before-feedback, position the microphone and boom so that the mi­crophone is within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of the right co rner of your mouth (see Figure 3). This
will also help minimize breath noise or “popping”.

POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE

FIGURE 3

ADJUSTING THE HEADSET

• If the headset feels loos e or unco mfortabl e, carefu lly bend th e sides of the wir e­frame to make it tighter or loo ser (see Figure 4A). The angle of the wireframe ear­pieces may also need adjustment (see Figure 4B).

ADJUSTING THE WIREFRAME

FIGURE 4

• Adjust the tension of the elastic headband across the back of the head by sliding
it up or down the ends of the wireframe (see Figure 5).

ADJUSTING THE ELASTIC HEADBAND

FIGURE 5

USING THE CABLE RETAINER AND CLOTHING CLIP

Use the cable retainer on the wire frame of the headset to position the microphone
cable as desired. The supplied spring-loaded clothing clip secures the microphone
cable to the user's clothing to help avoid entanglement.

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CONNECTING THE WH30 TO A SOUND SYSTEM
Wireless Applications (WH30TQG)

1. Connect the mini TA4F connector from the WH30 to a wireless microphone trans­mitter such as the Shure T1 bodypack transmitter.

2. See the user guide for your wireless transmitter and receiver system for adjusting
gain and other parameters.

Wired Applications (WH30XLR)

Connect the output of the RPM420 preamplifier to an inpu t channel of a mixing o r record­ing console. Most consoles will provide phantom power to the RMP420 preamplifier. If
phantom power is unavailable, use a separate phantom power supply such as the Shure
PS1A.

WASHING THE ELASTIC HEADBAND

When necessary, remove and wash the elastic headband according to these steps.

1. Remove the microphone cable retainer from the wireframe.

2. Slide the elastic headband off the wireframe.

3. Wash the headband in mild, soapy water and rinse it in clean water.

4. Allow the headband to air-dry thoroughly.

5. Slide the headband around the wire frame to its origi nal po sition. Reattach the cable
with the plastic retainer.

WASHING THE FOAM WINDSCREEN

The foam windscreen protects the WH30's microphone element from dirt and moisture.
When necessary, it can be removed and cleaned in a mild soapy water solution.

mportant:

I

Never clean the windscreen with any liquid solution without first

removing the windscreen from the microphone boom.

1. Hold the windscreen loosely by the plastic retaining ring at its base.

2. Gently pull the windscreen away from microphone. The plastic retaining ring will
expand to allow the windscreen to slip off the microphone. If necessary, you can
expand the ring manually with a small screwdriver as you pull the windscreen.

3. Immerse the windscreen in mild soapy water and gently squeeze it several times.

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4. Rinse the windscreen in clean water and dry it with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Allow it to air-dry thoroughly.

5. When the windscreen is dry, slide it over the WH30 microphone until the retain­ing ring snaps into place.

CERTIFICATION
WH30XLR :

Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, and is eligible to
bear the CE marking. Meets appl icable tests and perf ormance criteria in Eur opean
standard EN 55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and li gh t ind ustrial (E2)
environments.

WH30TQG

: Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/33/EEC, and is eligible to bear
the CE marking. Meets EMC require-ments as an ancillary device per EN 300 445
(1996)

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Cable Connector (for WH30TQG only)..........................................................WA330

Connector Belt Clip (for WH30XLR only)...................................................RK200BC

Elastic Headband........................................................................................80A505B

Wireframe, Headband, Boom Hinge, Boom, Shock Mount,

Cartridge Housing and Cable...............................................................RPM520

Preamplifier Assembly.................................................................................RPM420

Black Windscreens (2) and Clothing Clip................................................90WP1371

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SPECIFICATIONS WH30TQG WH30XLR
Type

Frequency Response
Polar Pattern
Output Impedance (at 1kHz)

Output Level
(at 1 kHz; 0 dB = 1 V/Pascal)

Signal to noise ratio (ref.
A-weighted noise)

Output Clipping Level (at 1000
Hz)

Maximum SPL

Dynamic Range (max. SPL to
A-weighted noise level)

Output Noise (equivalent SPL)
Recommended Operating

Voltage
Polarity

Environmental Conditions

Cable
Cable Connector
Net Weight

Condenser, electret bias Condenser, electret bias with

40 to 20,000 Hz (See Figure 6)
Unidirectional (cardioid) (see Figure 7)
2400

Ω

–55.5 dB (1.7 mV) –54.5 dB (1.9 mV)

63.0 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651)

–22 dBV (0.08 V) 2.5KΩ Load: –8 dBV (0.4V)

130 dB 2.5KΩ Load: 142 dB

99 dB 111 dB

31 dB (typical, A-weighted)
5 VDC

(pin 2 to pins 3 and 4)
Positive sound pressure on

diaphragm produces positive
voltage on pins 3 and 4 relative to
pin 1 (ground) on the mini TA4F
connector.

Operating Temperature –7° to 49° C (20° to 120° F)
Storage Temperature –29
Humidity: 0 to 95% (operating or storage)

1.2 m (4 ft.) two-conductor, shielded
mini TA4F XLR
Headset: 65 g (2.3 oz) Headset and cord: 60 g (2.1 oz)

integrated preamplifier

Rated 150 Ω (actual) (Tolerates
loads as low as 150 Ω with
reduced clipping level)

Ω

Load: –8 dBV (0.4V)

1 K

1 KΩ Load: 142 dB

11-52 VDC Phantom power

Positive sound pressure on the
diaphragm produces positive
voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of
preamplifier output connector.

°

to 74° C (–20° to 165° F)

Preamplifier: 99 g (3.5 oz)

8

dB

Hz

1 cm.

61 cm.

(0.4 in.)

(24 in.)

TYPICAL WH30 FREQUENCY RESPONSE

FIGURE 6

TYPICAL WH30 POLAR PATTERNS

FIGURE 7

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

WH30 WIRING DIAGRAMS

FIGURE 8

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TRADE MARK NOTICES:

trademark of Shure Incorporated i n the United States. “Tef lon” is a regist ered tradem ark of
E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company in the United States.

The stylized Shure logo and the Word “Shure” are registered

SHURE Incorporated http://www.shure.com
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