Shure Incorporated
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WL183 WL184 WL185
Lavalier Condenser Microphone
General Description
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 terminated with a miniature 4-pin connector (TA4F). The furnished tie clip can be
rotated in 90° intervals for placement flexibility.
Model Variations
WL183 (Omnidirectional): General purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. 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 pur
pose sound reinforcement applications requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly recommended.
Pickup angle is 130°.
Installation
1. Insert the top of the microphone through tie clip loop from below until tie clip loop snaps into place over the lower groove on
the microphone. 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. 3. Attach the microphone approximately
76 mm to 152 mm (3 to 6 in.) below the neckline.
Note
The snap-fit windscreen can be removed by spreading the slot in the plastic snapfit ring.
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
NOTE:
Do not cover the microphone with your hand or clothing
