PIN-OUT FOR SHURE BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS AND PREAMPS - TA4M /
TA4F
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What is the pin-out for Shure bodypack transmitters?
Answer
Product Model
Wiring
Wireless bodypack
transmitters - all
models with TA4M
connectors
MX1BP
Battery/Phantom
Preamplifier
RK183PK Microflex
Preamplifier (see
below for RF
Resistant RK100PK
preamp model)
RPM626 BETA
Preamplifier
Pin 1: Shield
Pin 2: Bias (+5Vdc)
Pin 3: Audio
Pin 4: Bias return - 20 k Ohm resistor to ground or
equivalent active bias management circuit
(jumpered to pin 3 when used with most condenser
microphones)
RK100PK Wired
Preamplifier
Connector Body: Shield
Pin 1: Unused
Pin 2: Bias (+5Vdc)
Pin 3: Audio
Pin 4: Bias return - active bias management circuit
(jumpered to pin 3 when used with most condenser
microphones)
The pictorial shows the pin layout of a TA4F connector, as viewed from the
wiring side. If you use a bright light and look at the female connector (TA4F)
used for the cable, you will see numbers next to each hole.
Applications:
Condenser Microphones - Shure WH30, PG30, WL18x, WL50, WL51, WL93,
etc.
- Connect audio lead (black) to pins 3 and 4
- Connect bias lead (red) to pin 2
- Connect shield to pin 1 and connector body (use cable clamp insert piece as
the connector body terminal)
