TH53 TwinPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset The Shure Omnidirectional TwinPlex Headset, TH53, user guide.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Replacement Parts TH53TwinPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset General Description 3 Threaded Mount Instructions 10 Wiring and Termination 10 Typical Wiring Table 11 Converting LEMO to TA4F 12 3 Features 3 Model Variations Key 4 Care and Maintenance 4 Adjusting the Headband and Microphone 4 Reversing the Boom 9 7 Attaching the Windscreen 7 Using the Collar Clip 8 Accessories 8 TA5F Wiring for Lectrosonics Bodypacks (Servo Biased Wiring) 12 Hirose Wir
Shure Incorporated TH53 TwinPlex™ Omnidirectional Headset General Description The Shure TwinPlex™ omnidirectional headset offers exceptional sound quality and the lightest, most comfortable fit for a vari ety of applications. The TwinPlex dual-diaphragm technology yields extraordinary, off-axis response, and low self-noise while delivering life-like, exceptional clarity and robust low frequency response, free of digital interference.
Shure Incorporated • • • • ◦ Headset frame can adjust down to the smallest child's head High RF immunity for use with today's digital wireless systems Paintable cables allow for discreet placement in professional theater applications Interchangeable frequency response caps offer adjustable flat or presence responses Available in a variety of color and connector offerings Model Variations Key Note: Not all model variations are available. Refer to www.shure.com/twinplex for the most up to date offerings.
Shure Incorporated Adjusting the Headband and Microphone ➀ Adjust headband width ➁ Adjust the earhooks and boom angle 5/17
Shure Incorporated ➂ Unscrew the clutch to adjust boom height and length ➃ Bend boom arm into place.
Shure Incorporated ➄ Select flat or presence cap Reversing the Boom The microphone boom can be positioned on the left or right side of the head. 1. Unscrew the clutch to loosen the boom arm. 2. Push down and snap out the boom arm. 3. Snap into the other side and tighten in place.
Shure Incorporated Attaching the Windscreen Using the Collar Clip 8/17
Shure Incorporated Accessories Replacement Parts Description Black 1 Foam Windscreen RPM40WS/B RPM40WS/T RPM40WS/C 2 Frequency Caps, Flat Response RPM40FC/B RPM40FC/T RPM40FC/C Frequency Caps, Presence Response RPM40PC/B RPM40PC/T RPM40PC/C Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, Lemo Connector RPM53B/OLEMO RPM53T/OLEMO RPM53C/OLEMO Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, MTQG Connector RPM53B/OMTQG RPM53T/OMTQG RPM53C/OMTQG Microphone Boom Arm and Cable Assembly, No Connector RPM53
Shure Incorporated Description Black Tan Cocoa 6 Headset Frame RPM53B-HF RPM53T-HF RPM53C-HF 7 RPM40STC/ B (Black), RPM40STC/ W (White) RPM40STC/ T RPM40STC/ C Collar Clip 8 Connector WA430 (MTQG), WA416 (LEMO) 9 WA445 Threaded TA4F/MTQG Collar 10 XLR Preamplifier RPM400TQG (TA4F to XLR), RPM400LEMO (LEMO to XLR) 11 Clear Earhook Sleeve RPM50ES Storage Case RPM50CASE Threaded Mount Instructions 10/17
Shure Incorporated Wiring and Termination Typical Wiring Table Series Cable Con struc tion TH53MTQG 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield TH53LEMO TH53NC 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield 1.
Shure Incorporated Converting LEMO to TA4F Series Cable Con struc tion TH53LEMO 1.6mm cable with 2 con duc tors, 2 shield wires and shield Electri cal De sign Polari ty Re place ment Con nector For Use With Wiring Line Art (From Solder Side) Shield wire: Ground(1) 2-Wire (Com mon Source) Nega tive with re spect to Red wire: Audio/ Bias(3) Shure TQG/ TA4F: WA430 Termination Dependent Blue wire: Not con nected 8.
Shure Incorporated Hirose Wiring for Sony Bodypacks Notes: • When using TwinPlex mics with Sony Hirose 4pin bodypacks, Shure recommends purchasing Shure –MTQG versions and not –NC versions. This facilitates an easier termination due to the lack of circuitry required in Shure 3wire/MTQG TA4F products.
Shure Incorporated MTQG Connector Assembly Exploded View Note: Make sure to solder the shield to ground collar. Assembled View Specifications All specification values are based on using a typical bodypack with 5 V bias input or the RPM400MTQG preamplifier. When using the RPM400LEMO amplifier, refer to the RPM400LEMO specifications. [1] Microphone Capsule Dual-Diaphragm, Prepolarized Condenser Polar Pattern Omnidirectional Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity -45.0 dBV(5.
Shure Incorporated Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical 24.5 dB SPLA Signal-To-Noise Ratio [3] 69.5 dB Output Clipping Level 3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical Maximum SPL [4] 142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical Dynamic Range 117.
Shure Incorporated [3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted [4]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL Dimensions A B C D E Cable Length Cable Diame ter Microphone Length Microphone Diameter Boom Length TH53-MTQG, TH53MDOT, TH53-LEMO 66 in. (1.67M) 1.6MM 19MM 5.6MM 13.6CM TH53-NC 96 in. (2.43M) 1.6MM 19MM 5.6MM 13.
Shure Incorporated Certifications This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12 75031 Eppingen, Germany Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0 Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4 Email: info@shure.
