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Reversing the Boom

The microphone boom may be reinstalled to position it on the left or right side of the head.

Carefully detach the boom holder 

, logo pad 

, and microphone cable 

 from the headband.

Reattach the boom holder to the opposite side of the wire frame 

.

Reattach the logo pad 

 and microphone cable 

.

Specifications

BETA 53 / WBH53 / RPM627

Type

Electret Condenser

Frequency Response

20 to 20,000

 Hz

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Output Impedance (RPM627)

160

 Ω

Sensitivity

at 1kHz,open circuit voltage

BETA 53

-54.0

 dBV/Pa

(3.16

 mV

)

WBH53

-54.0

 dBV/Pa

(2.0

 mV

)

Maximum SPL

1 kHz at 1% THD 

BETA 53

139.4 

 dB

WBH53

150.5 

 dB

Signal-To-Noise Ratio 

55.0 

 dB

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Summary of Contents for BETA53

Page 1: ...BETA53 BETA54 Headworn Vocal Microphones The Shure subminiature electret condenser headworn microphones BETA53 and BETA54 user guide Version 4 2019 K...

Page 2: ...ones 3 General Description 3 BETA53 Features 3 BETA54 Features 3 Available Models 3 Adjusting the Headband and Microphone 5 Windscreens 6 Protective Caps 7 Positioning the Microphone 8 Reversing the B...

Page 3: ...xtended flat frequency response provides accurate speech and vocal reproduction Two interchangeable protective caps for response shaping Foam windscreens minimize breath noise and popping Available wi...

Page 4: ...d WBH53B black WBH53T tan Accessories All models include Microphone and headband 1 each Foam windscreens 2 Standard protective cap 2 Filtered protective cap 2 Swiveling lapel clip 1 Boom holder 2 Logo...

Page 5: ...systems TA4F connector attaches to wireless bodypacks in line preamp not included WBH54B black WBH54T tan Accessories All models include Microphone and headband 1 each Snap fit foam windscreens 2 Sta...

Page 6: ...Windscreens Care and Maintenance Foam windscreens may be cleaned with soap and water For the best sound quality replace damaged or clogged protective caps and windscreens Windscreen Grip the internal...

Page 7: ...mesh No attenuation Filtered protective cap Silver mesh Attenuates high frequencies Always use the BETA54 with the standard protective cap only Using the microphone with no cap or with the filtered ca...

Page 8: ...ated 8 17 Positioning the Microphone BETA53 54 Position the omnidirectional BETA53 or directional BETA54 microphone near the corner of the mouth If necessary roll the boom to avoid contact with skin a...

Page 9: ...holder to the opposite side of the wire frame Reattach the logo pad and microphone cable Specifications BETA 53 WBH53 RPM627 Type Electret Condenser Frequency Response 20 to 20 000 Hz Polar Pattern O...

Page 10: ...ositive voltage on pin 3 with respect to pin 1 Weight BETA 53 135 g 4 75 oz WBH53 35 g 1 25 oz Cable 1 5Meters 5Feet 1 Pa 94 dB SPL THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is eq...

Page 11: ...2 mA WBH54 5 V DC Polarity BETA 54 Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 WBH54 Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 3 with...

Page 12: ...Shure Incorporated 12 17...

Page 13: ...Shure Incorporated 13 17 BETA53 Typical Polar Pattern and Frequency Response...

Page 14: ...Shure Incorporated 14 17 BETA54 Typical Polar Pattern and Frequency Response...

Page 15: ...PM648 2 Standard Protective Cap gold mesh 5 pieces RPM208 RPM212 3 Snap fit Foam Windscreen 4 pieces RPM316 RPM318 4 Swiveling Lapel Clip 5 pieces RPM510 RPM512 5 Boom Holder and Logo Pad 2 each RPM57...

Page 16: ...go Pad 2 each RPM570 RPM580 6 Headband 1 piece with boom holder and logo pad RPM550 RPM560 7 4 Pin Mini Connector TA4F 1 piece WA333 8 In Line Preamp 1 piece RPM627 Certifications This product meets t...

Page 17: ...Shure Incorporated 17 17 Phone 49 7262 92 49 0 Fax 49 7262 92 49 11 4 Email info shure de...

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