Model MX391 Boundary Microphone
User Guide
©2007, Shure Incorporated
27E3027 (Rev. 2)
Printed in U.S.A.
MICROFLEX MX391 SERIES
BOUNDARY MICROPHONES
Shure Microflex
®
MX391 Series microphones are small, surface-
mounted electret condenser microphones designed for mounting on
conference tables, stage floors, and lecterns. Their high sensitivity
and wide frequency range make them especially suitable for picking up
speech and vocals in sound reinforcement and recording applications.
FEATURES
• Flat frequency response across the vocal range for uncolored
sound
• Interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional
cartridges that provide optimal choice for each application
• Sleek, low-profile design for unobtrusive appearance
• New RF filtering
MODEL VARIATIONS
MX391 and MX391W
(white) models have an attached 4 meter (12 ft)
cable terminated with a 4-pin mini connector and a separate preamplifier,
as pictured above in black.
Microflex
®
boundary microphones come with one of three inter-
changeable cartridges, as indicated by the model number (found on
the bottom of the microphone base).
MX391/C series. Cardioid pickup pattern for general sound reinforce-
ment applications. Pickup angle (-3 dB) = 130°.
MX391/S series. Supercardioid pickup pattern for sound reinforce-
ment applications requiring narrow or more distant coverage. Pickup
angle (-3 dB) = 115°.
MX391/O series. Omnidirectional pickup pattern for recording or re-
mote monitoring applications. Pickup angle = 360°.
PERMANENT INSTALLATION
1. Remove the grille from the microphone base by loosening the sin-
gle screw on top of the grille, (Figure 1).
WARNING: Do not attempt to detach the cable from the
microphone interface.
2. Re-route the cable through the bottom exit hole and pull snug.
3. Use the supplied template (Figure 3) to drill screw holes and a
bottom exit hole in the mounting surface.
4. Thread the 4-pin mini connector and cable through the hole of the
table.
5. Set the grille back into place and thread the screw through the
perforated metal grille and into the microphone interface and
tighten.
REPAINTING THE MX391 SERIES
Before applying paint to the MX391 series, remove the grille from the
base, remove the foam from the inside of the grill, and mask the
microphone cartridge and interface. Also mask the cable where
necessary.
RE-ROUTING THE CABLE
FIGURE 1
ADJUSTING PREAMP GAIN: MX391 AND MX391W ONLY
(FIGURE 4)
MX391 and MX391W microphones include an adjustable gain pream-
plifier, allowing the user to specify a 12 dB or 0 dB gain setting. The
preamp ships at de 12 dB setting. To reduce the signal gain at the
MX391B and MX391W preamplifier by 12dB, replace the gain resis-
tors to the 0dB setting, (Table 4A).
RF FILTERING
MX391 Series must be used with RK100PK preamplifier in order to op-
timize RF immunity.
Note: Cable shield is NOT connected to pin 1 in the TA4F mini-
connector. If you are connecting this microphone to a plastic
transmitter, please modify the cable to connect the shield to pin 1.
Contact Shure Applications Engineering for assistance.
Screw Hole
Microphone Interface
Screw Hole
Slit
2
MICROPHONE SPECIFICATIONS
Polar Pattern (Figure 6)
Cardioid (MX391/C, MX391W/C)
Supercardioid (MX391/S, MX391W/S)
Omnidirectional (MX391/O, MX391W/O)
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature Range: -18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
Dimensions
See Figure 3.
Wiring Diagram
FIGURE 2
PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS:
MX391 AND MX391 ONLY
These specifications apply only to the MX391/MX391W microphones
when used with the supplied preamplifier. All measurements taken with
the microphone mounted on a 76.2 cm x 76.2 cm (30 in. x 30 in.) wood-
en surface and with the sound source incident at 30° with respect to
the surface plane.
Frequency Response (Figure 5)
50 to 17,000 Hz
Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz)
180Ω actual (rated at 150Ω)
Open Circuit Sensitivity
All settings -12 dB at 0 gain
*1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
(1 kHz at 1% Total Harmonic Distortion, 1 kΩ load)
Cardioid: 118.8 dB
Supercardioid: 117.5 dB
Omnidirectional: 110.7 dB
All settings +6 dB at 0 gain
Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL)
Cardioid: 71.4 dB
Supercardioid: 72.7 dB
Omnidirectional: 79.5 dB
Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)
Cardioid: 22.6 dB SPL
Supercardioid: 21.3 dB SPL
Omnidirectional: 14.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range at 1 kΩ Load
96.2 dB
100 dB at 0 gain
Common Mode Rejection
45 dB minimum, 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level
-6 dBV (0.5 V)
-12 dB at 0 gain
Polarity
Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin
2 relative to pin 3 of the preamplifier XLR output connector.
Power Requirements
11 to 52 Vdc phantom
2.0 mA current consumption
Certification
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European
Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light
industrial (E2) environments.
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
Zipper Bag.......................................................................... 95A2313
In-Line Preamp (MX391 & MX391W)................................RK100PK
Hex Wrench #4 (MX391 & MX391 W) ................................... 80A67
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Omnidirectional Cartridge ..................................................... R183B
Supercardioid Cartridge ........................................................ R184B
Cardioid Cartridge ................................................................. R185B
In-Line Preamplifier (black) ...............................................RK100PK
In-Line Preamplifier (white) ........................................... RK100PKW
NOTE: For technical data by Fax, phone 1-800-516-2525 and follow the
recorded instructions. For additional technical assistance, phone Shure at
(847) 600-2000. In Europe, phone 49-7131-72140.
SHURE, the Shure logo, and MICROFLEX are registered trademarks of
Shure Incorporated.
Cartridge Type 1 kHz ref. 1 V per Pascal *
Cardioid -29.6 dB (33.5 mV)
Supercardioid -28.3 dB (38.5 mV)
Omnidirectional -21.5 dB (81.4 mV)
4
3
1
2
SHIELD =
Connector housing
PINS 3 and 4= BLACK
LEAD (jumped)
PIN 2 = RED LEAD
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cm4.158
(1.637 in.)
5.304 cm
(2.088 in.)
1.905 cm (.750 in.)
7.940 cm
(3.126 in.)
SIDE (3/4 SCALE) CÔTÉ (ÉCHELLE 3/4) SEITENANSICHT (MASSSTAB 3:4)
COSTADO (ESCALA: 3/4 DE TAMAÑO REAL) VISTA LATERALE (SCALA 3/4)
BOTTOM (ACTUAL SIZE) DESSOUS
(GRANDEUR NATURE) UNTERSEITE
(ORIGINALGRÖSSE) LADO INFERIOR
(TAMAÑO REAL) VISTA DAL BASSO (AL VERO)
3.175 cm
(1.250 in.)
2.921 cm
(1.150 in.)
.5 in. Hole
DIMENSIONS • ABMESSUNGEN • DIMENSIONES • DIMENSIONI
FIGURE 3 • ABBILDUNG 3 • FIGURA 3
R6 and R4
R13 and R16
Q8
Q9
Q2
Q6
Q1
Q5
Q3
D1
Q4
Q7
C10
C11
C6
C9
C3
C11
GAIN SETTING
TABLE 4A • TABLEAU 4A
TABELLE 4A
• TABLA 4A
TABELLA 4A
12 dB 0 dB
R6 10k 0 ohm
R4 10k 20k
R16 0 ohm 10M
R13 DNP 301 ohm
PREAMP GAIN ADJUSTMENT (MX391 AND MX391W ONLY) • RÉGLAGE DE PRÉAMPLI (MX391 ET MX391W
SEULEMENT) • VORVERSTÄRKERVERSTÄRKUNGSEINSTELLUNG (NUR MX391MX391W UND MX391W) •
AJUSTE DE GANANCIA DEL PREAMPLIFICACIÓNMX391 (MX391 Y MX391W SOLAMENTE) • REGISTRAZIONE
DI GUADAGNO DELLA PREAMPLIFICAZIONE (SOLO PER I MODELLI MX391 E MX391W)
FIGURE 4 • ABBILDUNG 4 • FIGURA 4
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MX391/O
MX391/C
MX391/S
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVES • COURBES DE
RÉPONSE TYPIQUES • TYPISCHE FREQUENZGANGKURVEN •
CURVAS DE RESPUESTA DE FRECUENCIA TIPICAS • CURVE
TIPICHE DELLA RIPOSTA IN FREQUENZA
FIGURE 5 • ABBILDUNG 5 • FIGURA 5
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
MX391/O
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
MX391/C
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
150°
120°
150°
120°
180°
30°
60°
90°
30°
60°
0
90°
–10 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–5 dB
500 Hz
1000 Hz
250 Hz
6300 Hz
10000 Hz
2500 Hz
MX391/S
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS • COURBES DE DIRECTIVITÉ
TYPIQUES • TYPISCHE RICHTCHARAKTERISTIKEN • PATRONES
DE CAPTACION POLAR TIPICOS • DIAGRAMMI POLARI TIPICI
FIGURE 6 • ABBILDUNG 6 • FIGURA 6
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Asia, Pacific:
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