Shure MX400SE User manual

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Shure MX400SE is a miniature gooseneck-mounted electret condenser microphone, designed for speech and vocal pickup. Its high sensitivity and broad frequency range make it suitable for recording, as well as sound reinforcement applications. The microphone can be screwed onto a mic stand or the supplied 5/8 inch 27-threaded flange and can be easily changed from side-exit to bottom-exit to conceal the cable. All models include an in-line preamplifier and a 3 m (10 ft) cable. Each microphone is available with interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional cartridges.

Shure MX400SE is a miniature gooseneck-mounted electret condenser microphone, designed for speech and vocal pickup. Its high sensitivity and broad frequency range make it suitable for recording, as well as sound reinforcement applications. The microphone can be screwed onto a mic stand or the supplied 5/8 inch 27-threaded flange and can be easily changed from side-exit to bottom-exit to conceal the cable. All models include an in-line preamplifier and a 3 m (10 ft) cable. Each microphone is available with interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional cartridges.

Model Microflex
®
MX400SE Series
Gooseneck Microphone User Guide
©2006, Shure Incorporated
27H2835 (Rev. 1)
Printed in U.S.A.
GENERAL
Shure Microflex
®
MX400SE Series microphones are miniature
gooseneck-mounted electret condenser microphones designed for
speech and vocal pickup. Their high sensitivity and broad frequency
range make them suitable for recording, as well as sound reinforce-
ment applications.
MX400SE microphones can be screwed onto a mic stand or the
supplied 5/8 inch 27-threaded flange. They can be easily changed
from side-exit to bottom-exit to conceal the cable. All models include
an in-line preamplifier and a 3 m (10 ft) cable. Each microphone is
available with interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirec-
tional cartridges.
FEATURES
Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound
reproduction across the audio spectrum
Interchangeable cartridges that provide an optimal polar pattern
choice for each application
Supplied shock mount for more than 20 dB isolation from surface
transmitted noise
Supplied threaded flange mount for permanently securing the mi-
crophone to a lectern, pulpit, or conference table
Snap-fit foam windscreen
New RF filtering
MODEL VARIATIONS
All Microflex microphones are available with any one of three inter-
changeable cartridges. The polar pattern is indicated by the model
number suffix:
/C = Cardioid, /S = Supercardioid, /O = Omnidirectional
MX412SE/C, MX418SE/C: Recommended for general sound rein-
forcement applications. Pickup angle (-3 dB) = 130°.
MX412SE/S, MX418SE/S: Recommended for sound reinforcement
applications requiring narrow or more distant coverage. Pickup angle
(-3 dB) = 115°.
MX412SE/O, MX418SE/O: Recommended for recording or remote
monitoring applications. Pickup angle = 360°.
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
1. Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source, such as
the talker, and away from any unwanted sound source, such as a
loudspeaker.
2. Place the microphone within 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in.) of the
desired sound source.
3. Always use the supplied foam windscreen or the optional metal
windscreen to control breath noise.
4. If four or more microphones will be open at the same time, use of
an automatic mixer, such as the Shure SCM810 or FP410, is
recommended.
MICROPHONE INSTALLATION
Installing a Microphone onto a Threaded Flange
(Figure 1 on page 9)
1. Trace and drill three starter holes for the supplied screws using
the threaded flange as a template.
2. Secure the flange to the mounting surface using the three sup-
plied screws.
3. Thread the microphone onto the flange.
Installing a Microphone in a Shock Mount (Figure 2 on page 9)
1. Drill a 44 mm (1-3/4 in.) diameter hole through the mounting sur-
face in the desired location.
2. Trace and drill three starter holes for the screws using the shock
mount as a template.
3. Secure the shock mount to the mounting surface with three
screws.
4. Thread the microphone onto the supplied shock mount adapter
and insert the adapter into the shock mount.
Changing from Side Exit to Bottom Exit (Figure 3 on page 9)
1. Disconnect the TA4F connector from the preamplifier.
2. Push the outer threaded nut on the microphone back to access
the inner hex nut on the bottom of the gooseneck.
3. Unscrew the inner hex nut from the gooseneck. Then remove the
outer threaded nut.
4. Route the TA4F connector and cable through the outer threaded
nut.
5. Pull the cable through the open slit on the inner hex nut.
6. Replace the outer threaded nut on the gooseneck.
7. Screw the inner hex nut back onto the gooseneck.
8. Install the flange mount or shock mount, and route the cable
through the center of the mount.
9. Reconnect the TA4F connector to the preamplifier.
Installing the Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen (Figure 4 on page 9)
1. Press the foam windscreen onto the microphone until it snaps into
the groove located below the cartridge.
2. To remove the windscreen, spread the gap in its mounting ring
with a screwdriver or thumbnail and pull the windscreen off
carefully.
ADJUSTING PREAMP GAIN (Figure 5 on page 10)
MX412SE and MX418SE microphones include an adjustable gain
preamplifier, allowing the user to specify a 12 dB or 0 dB gain setting.
The preamp ships at the 12dB setting.
To reduce the signal gain at the MX412SE and MX418SE preampli-
fier by 12dB, replace the gain resistors to the 0dB setting, (Table 5A).
RF FILTERING
MX400SE Series must be used with RK100PK preamplifier in order
to optimize RF immunity.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response (Figure 7on page 11)
50 to 17,000 Hz
Polar Pattern (Figure 7 on page 11)
Cable Length
12 ft (3.65 meters)
Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz)
Rated at 150 Ω (180 Ω actual)
Open Circuit Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, ref. 1 V/Pascal*)
Cardioid: -35.0 dB (17.8 mV)
Supercardioid: -33.5 dB (21.1 mV)
Omnidirectional: -27.5dB (42.2 mV)
All settings -12 dB at 0 gain
*1 Pascal= 94 dB SPL
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)
Cardioid: 124.2.0 dB
Supercardioid: 122.7 dB
Omnidirectional: 116.7 dB
All settings +6 dB at 0 gain
Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)
Cardioid: 28.0 dB SPL
Supercardioid: 26.5 dB SPL
Omnidirectional: 20.5 dB SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL)
Cardioid: 66.0 dB
Supercardioid: 67.5 dB
Omnidirectional: 73.5 dB
Dynamic Range at 1 kΩ Load
96.2 dB
100 dB at 0 gain
Common Mode Rejection
45.0 dB minimum
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD)
–6.0 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 output connector.
Power Requirements
11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature Range: -18° to 57° C (0° to 135° F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
Dimensions
(Figure 6 on page 10)
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.
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.
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
Flange & Nut ................................................................A12B
Clamp....................................................................... 80A476
Shock Mount ...........................................................A400SM
Snap-fit Foam Windscreen
(1 furnished, 4 in replacement kit.).......................RK412WS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Foam Ball Windscreen............................................. A99WS
Locking Metal Windscreen.................................. A412MWS
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Omnidirectional Cartridge ......................................... R183B
Supercardioid Cartridge ............................................ R184B
Cardioid Cartridge..................................................... R185B
Replacement Preamplifier ....................................RK100PK
MICROPHONE À COL DE CYGNE MICROFLEX
®
SÉRIE
MX400SE
GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR
Les Shure Microflex
®
série MX400SE sont des microphones minia-
tures électrostatiques à col de cygne conçus essentiellement pour le
captage de la voix. Leur haute sensibilité et large gamme de fréquence
permettent de les utiliser pour les enregistrements et la sonorisation de
scène.
Les microphones MX400SE peuvent être vissés sur un pied ou sur
la bride filetée fournie de 2.46 mm (5/8 pouce) x 27. La sortie du câble
peut aisément être changée du côté au dessous pour le dissimuler.
Tous les modèles sont équipés d'un préampli en ligne et d'un câble de
9 m. Chaque microphone est offert avec un choix de cartouches inter-
changeables cardioïde, supercardioïde ou omnidirectionnelle.
AVANTAGES
Large gamme dynamique et courbe de réponse pour une repro-
duction précise du son sur tout le spectre audio
Cartouches interchangeables permettant une courbe de directivité
optimale pour chaque application
Monture silent-bloc incluse assurant une isolation supérieure à 20
dB contre les vibrations de surface
Coupe-vent encliquetable en mousse
Nouveau filtrage RF
VARIANTES
Tous les microphones Microflex sont offerts avec l'une des trois car-
touches interchangeables. La courbe de directivité de la cartouche
d'origine de chaque microphone est indiquée par le suffixe du numéro
de modèle :
C = Cardioïde, S = Supercardioïde, O = Omnidirectionnelle
MX412SE/C, MX418SE/C : Recommandé pour les applications de
sonorisation générale. Angle de captage (-3 dB) = 130°.
MX412SE/S, MX418SE/S : Recommandé pour les applications de
sonorisation exigeant un captage plus étroit ou à plus grande distance.
Angle de captage (-3 dB) = 115°.
MX412SE/O, MX418SE/O : Recommandé pour l'enregistrement ou
le captage à distance. Angle de captage = 360°.
DIRECTIVES GÉNÉRALES POUR L'INSTALLATION
1. Diriger le microphone vers la source sonore désirée, par exemple
un orateur, et à l'opposé des sources sonores indésirables telles
que des haut-parleurs.
2. Placer le microphone à 15 à 30 cm de la source sonore désirée.
3. Toujours utiliser le coupe-vent en mousse fourni ou le coupe-vent
optionnel en métal pour minimiser les bruits de respiration.
4. Lorsque quatre microphones ou plus doivent être ouverts simul-
tanément, l'usage d'une table de mélange automatique, telle que
la Shure SCM810 ou FP410 est recommandé.
INSTALLATION DU MICROPHONE
Fixation des microphones sur une bride de montage (Figure 1, page 9)
1. Percer un trou de 22 mm à l'emplacement désiré.
2. En utilisant la bride comme gabarit, marquer et percer trois trous
de guidage pour les vis fournies.
3. Insérer le préampli dans la bride de montage.
4. Insérer la bague de retenue de la bride de montage sur le bas du
préampli et la faire glisser vers le haut jusqu'à ce qu'elle affleure
le base de la bride.
5. Appuyer fermement sur la bague pour la mettre en place.
6. Assujettir la bride à la surface de montage avec trois vis.
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THREADED FLANGE INSTALLATION • INSTALLATION DE LA
BRIDE FILETÉE • INSTALLATION DES GEWINDEFLANSCHES
• INSTALACION DE BRIDA ROSCADA • INSTALLAZIONE
DELLA FLANGIA FILETTATA
FIGURE 1 • ABBILDUNG 1 • FIGURA 1
SHOCK MOUNT INSTALLATION • INSTALLATION DE LA
MONTURE SILENT-BLOC • INSTALLATION DES
SCHWINGDÄMPFERS • INSTALACION DEL SOPORTE
AMORTIGUADO • INSTALLAZIONE DEL SUPPORTO
ANTIVIBRAZIONE
FIGURE 2 • ABBILDUNG 2 • FIGURA 2
CHANGING FROM SIDE TO BOTTOM CABLE EXIT •
CHANGEMENT DE LA SORTIE DU CÂBLE DU CÔTÉ AU
DESSOUS • UMBAU VON SEITLICHEM KABELAUSTRITT ZU
AUSTRITT NACH UNTEN • CAMBIO DE SALIDA LATERAL DEL
CABLE A SALIDA INFERIOR • MODIFICA PER FARE USCIRE IL
CAVO DAL BASSO ANZICHÉ LATERALMENTE
FIGURE 3 • ABBILDUNG 3 • FIGURA 3
MOUNTING FLANGE INSTALLATION • INSTALLATION DE LA
BRIDE DE MONTAGE • INSTALLATION DES
BEFESTIGUNGSFLANSCHES • INSTALACION DE BRIDA DE
MONTAJE • INSTALLAZIONE DELLA FLANGIA DI MONTAGGIO
FIGURE 4 • ABBILDUNG 4 • FIGURA 4
THREADED FLANGE • BRIDE
FILETÉE • GEWINDEFLANSCH •
GEWINDEFLANSCH • BRIDA
ROSCADA • FLANGIA FILETTATA
MICROPHONE •
MIKROFON •
MICROFONO
SHOCK MOUNT ADAPTER •
MONTURE SILENT-BLOC •
SCHWINGDÄMPFER •
CONJUNTO DE SOPORTE
AMORTIGUADO • GRUPPO
SUPPORTO
ANTIVIBRAZIONE
SHOCK MOUNT ASSEMBLY •
ASSEMBLAGE DE LA MONTURE SILENT-
BLOC • SCHWINGDÄMPFER-BAUGRUPPE •
SOPORTE AMORTIGUADO • SUPPORTO
ANTIVIBRAZIONE
MICROPHONE •
MIKROFON •
MICROFONO
Preamp
Mini 4-Pin
Connector
TA4F
SNAP-FIT GROOVE
GORGE D'ENCLIQUETAGE
STECKRASTRILLE
RANURA PARA ANILLO ELASTICO
SCANALATURA PER MONTAGGIO A SCATTO
WINDSCREEN
COUPE-VENT
WINDSCHIRM
PANTALLA
SCHERMO PARAVENTO
SLOT
FENTE
KERBE
SEPARACION
APERTURA
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CARDIOID
KARDIOID
CARDIOÏDE
SUPERCARDIOID
SUPERCARDIOÏDE
SUPERKARDIOID
OMNIDIRECTIONAL
OMNIDIRECTIONNELLE
OMNIDIRECCIONAL
ALLE RICHTUNGEN
OMNIDIREZIONALE
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE • COURBE DE
RÉPONSE TYPIQUE • TYPISCHER FREQUENZGANG •
RESPUESTA DE FRECUENCIA TIPICA • RISPOSTA IN
FREQUENZA TIPICA
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS • COURBE DE
DIRECTIVITÉ TYPIQUES • TYPISCHE POLARMUSTER •
PATRONES DE CAPTACION POLAR TIPICOS •
DIAGRAM POLARI TIPICI
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Shure MX400SE User manual

Category
Microphones
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

Shure MX400SE is a miniature gooseneck-mounted electret condenser microphone, designed for speech and vocal pickup. Its high sensitivity and broad frequency range make it suitable for recording, as well as sound reinforcement applications. The microphone can be screwed onto a mic stand or the supplied 5/8 inch 27-threaded flange and can be easily changed from side-exit to bottom-exit to conceal the cable. All models include an in-line preamplifier and a 3 m (10 ft) cable. Each microphone is available with interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional cartridges.

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